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Review on πŸ” TRENDnet TK-803R: 8-Port Rack Mount KVM Switch with VGA & USB Connection, USB/PS2 Support, Device Monitoring, Auto Scan - Control 8 Computers/Servers by Erick Bowers

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The TK-803R v1 of this unit is terrible

This KVM is basically unusable and unreliable. I was so excited that I could finally get a good KVM solution for my server rack. After a simple setup and connection, I thought everything would be a breeze! The system crashed after 3 days. This wouldn't be such a problem if it had a power button on the front. As it turns out you have to unplug ALL power cords (including the PSU of course AND ALL USB/monitor cables coming from the back) to turn off the power. Being a server rack between two full size servers, this process was cumbersome at best and a hell of a nightmare at worst if there was a problem with the server and I needed a keyboard. Drive as fast as you can. Do not buy this device no matter how amazing the price is. There's a reason.

Pros
  • CABLES SOLD SEPARATELY: Compatible cables for use with TK-CU06 (6ft), TK-CU10 (10ft), TK-CU15 (15ft)
Cons
  • Repair