We can connect multiple computers to one setup of keyboard mouse and video monitor with the help of a hardware device called as KVM switch (abbreviation for "keyboard, video and mouse").
There are different types of KVM Switch:
USB - A Switch that uses USB cables for keyboard and mouse connections. Other things to look for in a USB switch include ability to share audio and wireless keyboard/mouse connectivity.
DVI - A switch for use with a DVI compatible monitor or monitors.
HDMI - These switches are used for connecting HDMI compatible displays. This is especially useful where high resolution displays are required.
DisplayPort - Another new market is for switches which support DisplayPort technology.
Multi-Display - A multi-display switch will allow for extended desktops across two or more displays. Displays can be VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort.
Rack Consoles - Integrated display, keyboard and mouse/touchpad units for use in server racks.
KVM-over-IP - IP switches use a browser to securely access servers/computers over the internet or LAN.
Multi-User - A multi-user switch will allow simultaneous access to the switch by more than one user from multiple locations.
USB - A Switch that uses USB cables for keyboard and mouse connections. Other things to look for in a USB switch include ability to share audio and wireless keyboard/mouse connectivity.
DVI - A switch for use with a DVI compatible monitor or monitors.
HDMI - These switches are used for connecting HDMI compatible displays. This is especially useful where high resolution displays are required.
DisplayPort - Another new market is for switches which support DisplayPort technology.
Multi-Display - A multi-display switch will allow for extended desktops across two or more displays. Displays can be VGA, DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort.
Rack Consoles - Integrated display, keyboard and mouse/touchpad units for use in server racks.
KVM-over-IP - IP switches use a browser to securely access servers/computers over the internet or LAN.
Multi-User - A multi-user switch will allow simultaneous access to the switch by more than one user from multiple locations.
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