Jeff Geerling reviews a wide range of IP KVM devices, exploring their utility for remote server management when standard software solutions like SSH or Remote Desktop are not viable. The article explains how these units allow for full control over computers even when they are locked out or powered off by providing an "IP Keyboard Video and Mouse" interface.
- PiKVM and its various clones such as BliKVM, GL-iNet Comet series, and LuckFox PicoKVM.
- Sipeed NanoKVM models featuring RISC-V architecture and PCIe form factors.
- High-polish options like JetKVM for rack mounting and LeafKVM with unique VGA power adapters.
- Business-oriented hardware like TinyPilot Voyager 3 which offers RBAC and management tools.
- Budget alternatives such as DezKVM-Go using WebSerial for direct USB connections.
- PiKVM and its various clones such as BliKVM, GL-iNet Comet series, and LuckFox PicoKVM.
- Sipeed NanoKVM models featuring RISC-V architecture and PCIe form factors.
- High-polish options like JetKVM for rack mounting and LeafKVM with unique VGA power adapters.
- Business-oriented hardware like TinyPilot Voyager 3 which offers RBAC and management tools.
- Budget alternatives such as DezKVM-Go using WebSerial for direct USB connections.
The $69 NanoKVM-USB 4K brings high-res 60 FPS streaming to hobbyists, turning a pro sysadmin tool into a versatile gadget for the homelab. It allows for 4K video streaming and can be used for tasks beyond system administration, such as video playback and even gaming.
Affordable, Multifunctional, Nano RISC-V IP-KVM. NanoKVM is a series of compact, open-source IP-KVM devices based on the LicheeRV Nano (RISC-V).
A mini review of the GL.iNet Comet GL-RM1, a remote KVM device that allows remote control of systems without onboard iKVM. The review covers hardware overview, setup and potential use cases, comparing it to alternatives like the JetKVM.
Share a single keyboard and mouse between multiple computers. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default. Wayland is supported. Clipboard sharing is supported.
Open-source KVM software. Input Leap mimics a KVM switch, allowing a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple computers in software. It supports clipboard sharing (except on Linux/Wayland) and is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD.
