I have some Belkin Omincube 4 port, ps2 only which work great. I have an
older Belkin (can't remember which) that's serial port only on a server
farm. It's got similar problems you describe. I like the Belkins because
they don't require special cables. Many of the others require you to
have "their" cables. If I need something in a hurry I can go to a local
shop and just get an extension cable and it works.
>The alternative is the digital KVMs which maintain power
>to each connection. As well, you can use hotkeys to switch
>between each setup. I believe it traps the hotkey in the
>switch box, makes the change, and then drops the keyboard
>sequence into neverland. This is a nice option, and can
>save money if you don't have to pay for another monitor.
>THe kicker of course, is that these cost between $200-$400
>or more for 2 or 4-port versions. Some (like Belkin) have
>PS/2 only connections for keyboard/mouse, others also
>include a PS/2 AND serial mouse connections.
