I have 2 servers in my office (1 PC and 1 Unix), but want to implement a monitor switch to utilise only 1 monitor.

Does anyone know if this can be down and what switch i need.

The server is a Sun Ultra 10

cheers
sean

 

The Sun monitor will have a different plug to your PCs VGA socket, I don't know if Sun make KVM switches but if they do they wont be cheap, or a third party KVM switch with a VGA<->Sun frame buffer converter.

Steve.

 

belkin do a mini sun kvm switch - model F1D082

In fact, my U10 at home uses a 'normal' vga socket for the gfx card.


Steve

[Edited by stevem2k - 4/14/2003 12:20:24 PM]

 

My sun21" monitor has 2 inputs. One for the sun workstation, one for my PC.

I just switch over at the touch of a button.

 

steve, many thanks, exactly what i needed
cheers
sean

 

I don't think the Belkin model mentioned above is what your looking for, as you still need a Belkin KVM switch, as this is just a convertor for the Sun Keyboard and Sun 13W3 connector. In fact as you've got an Ultra10 it won't have a 13W3 connector and will have a conventional 15pin-D VGA type connector.

If you don't mind having 2 keyboards on the desk the easiest option is to find a monitor with 2 inputs (thats what I do) or simply buy a mechanical monitor switch box.

HTH

Michael

Belkin F1D082 OmniView Sun Adapter Info
Convert standard Sun workstation keyboard, mouse and video signals into PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA video allowing Sun users to use the Belkin OmniView™, OmniView™ PRO, OmniView™ SE, or OmniCube™ KVM switches.