Are we talking about NT4 or Windows 2000 here? Either one, should have NO problem hot plug/unplug a ps/2 keyboards. USB mouse should be fine on 2000, but not on NT4.
Andrew, MCSE (NT & W2K) + CCNA -----Original Message----- From: Wes Owen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Posted At: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 2:09 PM Posted To: DiscussionGroup Conversation: Headless server Subject: RE: Headless server Tried the USB mouse route and that did not work. Did not try a keyboard, but I assumed that would not work either. Any more suggestions anyone? -----Original Message----- From: Filipe Joel de Almeida [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:50 PM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: RE: Headless server Well, if you plug in a USB keyboard and mouse in a server, it should work ;) I read in a magazine there are already some Hybrid KVM switches that use USB for keyboard and mouse, but to do what you seem to want, you could just as well connect them directly to the servers when needed. Filipe Joel de Almeida Network Consultant [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mobile: +351 967819600 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Wes Owen Sent: segunda-feira, 13 de Maio de 2002 15:56 To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: Headless server I have a datacenter with ~100 servers. I would like to get away from our current KVM solution and instead only plug in KVM when needed. The servers will boot OK without a keyboard or mouse attached, but I can not then put one in and have the OS recognize them. Does anyone have a solution for this? I would like to just have a cart that has KVM on it that I can attach only when needed. Since Terminal Services we very rarely actually need to log directly into the servers and the money spent on KVM seems a little much for the occasional access we require. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are NOT the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
