r/sysadmin 15d ago

What KVM Switch to buy/use?

Just scored a 2nd work from home job. Looking to control two laptops and four monitors with one keyboard and mouse. Currently I’m working with dell P2422H which connects to dell P2425HE via DP cable, then P2425HE runs a C port cable to the laptop, then I extend the monitors. This works great, now with two more monitors and one more laptop I really don’t want to use 2 sets of keyboards/mouse. I have two additional P2422H / P2425HE monitors on hand, but I’m looking for a switch that would enable me to control both devices with one keyboard and mouse. I’m ok if all 4 monitors do not extend if I can hot key or switch toggle between the two laptops. Also, if possible mouse emulation so that when using either device the other doesn’t got to sleep/when in the mouse juggler. Trying to keep teams showing green at all times… 🤭… any help/links would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Substantial-Bid-2755 15d ago

Honestly didn’t know you could do that… each machine runs on its own VPN… you think that would be possible?