KVM question

[mlchris2]

I am in the process of upgrading my rack KVM's and I have a question. The PS2 cables I am using are about 15ft long and most of the new KVM's come with 7ft - 10ft cables and are not long enough. I am wondering if I will have issues using the current cables with a new KVM?

Anyone experience anything like this?

Mark C.

 

[edfair]

Probably no more than you were having with the old KVMs. Over about 5 feet leads to deterioration of the picture, getting worse the longer the cable. Then again, you may not notice it.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[xwb]

Since you are upgrading why not use a CAT5 KVM extender? You can go up to 150m with these. Just google for CAT5 KVM extender - you get about 290K hits.