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We are all familiar with KVM switches, using a single console to control multiple computers. What I have been asked to do is find a similar switchbox that will allow one PC to be controlled by two different sets of keyboard/monitor/mouse -- so thatwhen the room is locked, one particular machine can still be accessed from outside the room (manufacturing environment). It is assumed this will be cheaper than purchasing/building another PC to sit outside the room. However, I have never seen or heard of such a device that I can recall, so I don't know if it even exists, let alone how much it would cost. I have found a keyboard splitter, and a mouse splitter (2 keyboards/mice --> 1 PC), but they are $50 ea., which seems a bit steep to me. I'd also like to avoid any OS/VGA driver/multiple-monitor-support issues, and not have to install a second display adapter (thus keeping the issue simple and cut-and-dry) if possible. I thought before I start searching every KVM switch mfr. I can find, I would throw the question out to fellow techs and see if anyone has come across this type of thing before.

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by timwalsh

Check out the Belkin Web site (www.belkin.com). Look for Belkin Part # F1D201 - 2-Port Reverse KVM switch
Description: Control one PC or server with two keyboards, mice and monitors; Automatically switches between consoles.

Hope this helps.

by revlarry

Thank you for your help! Considering the price, and the fact that we would probably need to purchase extender cables to go over the office wall, I think we are just going to try and provide them a low end PC of their own.

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