KVM over IP
Access servers remotely
Reach the console over a network for remote administration and recovery.
Compare server ports, concurrent users and remote media support.
Explore kvm over ip ↗KEYBOARD. VIDEO. MOUSE. YOUR WAY.
Find the right KVM.
Start with the job.
A KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switch lets you control multiple computers from one set of peripherals. Choose how you need to connect, then find the switch, console or extender that fits.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
Your connection starts here.
Desktop KVM
Switch computers at your desk
Share a keyboard, mouse and display between local computers.
Match video inputs, monitor count and USB peripherals.
Explore desktop kvm ↗Secure KVM
Separate sensitive systems
Find desktop switches designed for environments with specific isolation requirements.
Verify the exact model’s certification against your requirements.
Explore secure kvm ↗Learn about Raritan RSS ↗Rackmount consoles
Work directly at the rack
Bring a display and controls to your rack for local maintenance.
Check rack depth, display size and whether a switch is included.
Explore rackmount consoles ↗KVM extenders
Move the workstation away
Place the computer away from the operator’s keyboard, display and mouse.
Compare distance, cabling, resolution and USB support.
Explore kvm extenders ↗Cables & interface modules
Complete your connections
Connect your chosen switch to the computers and peripherals it needs to control.
Confirm compatibility with the exact switch and target interfaces.
Explore cables & interface modules ↗CHOOSE THE RIGHT APPROACH
Similar connections.
Different jobs.
| Solution | Operator location | Primary job | Key decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVM over IP | Across the network | Remote console access | Ports & simultaneous sessions |
| Desktop KVM | At the desk | Switch local computers | Displays & peripherals |
| Secure KVM | At the desk | Switch with system isolation | Exact model certification |
| Rackmount console | At the rack | Local maintenance | Rack fit & switch integration |
| KVM extender | Away from the computer | Extend console connections | Distance & video performance |
ALREADY HAVE A BRAND IN MIND?
Explore the KVM catalog.
Raritan
Explore Dominion remote access and secure desktop options, with KX III G2 model comparisons, pricing and catalog lead times.
Explore Raritan KVM ↗ATEN
Browse ATEN KVM products in the Matrix catalog and compare the connections and features for your setup.
Shop ATEN KVM ↗Vertiv
Browse Vertiv KVM products in the Matrix catalog and review individual model specifications and availability.
Shop Vertiv KVM ↗BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Four questions to narrow it down.
Where will the operator be?
Local desktop switching, access at the rack and remote access over IP solve different needs. Decide where the operator sits relative to the computers before comparing models.
How many computers and users need access?
Count connected computers separately from simultaneous users. A switch with many server ports may allow only a small number of concurrent remote sessions.
Which displays and peripherals must work?
List the video connector, resolution, refresh rate and monitor count for each computer. Include USB devices and any audio or virtual media requirements. Check both the switch and its interface modules.
What is included in the configuration?
Confirm the switch, cables, interface modules, console equipment and any required licenses. Compare the complete configuration and delivery timing, rather than the switch price alone.
LET’S NARROW IT DOWN
Tell us what you need to connect.
Bring your computer count, operator locations and video connections. Matrix can help you compare suitable options and put together a complete configuration.
