I want to use my Apple Cinema Display 30-inch monitor with a 5,1 MacPro and a 6.1 MacPro. I've tried using a StarTech SV231DD2DUA Dual DVI USB KVM Switch, but the monitor shuts down (the light fades off) rather than taking the signal. I'm trying to swap the cables around to see if that might be part of the problem, but so far, neither Mac will show up on the screen.
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Has anyone successfully used a KVM with an Apple Cinema Display 30-inch?
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I have used the Belkin 2-Port flip DVI-D for years with 30" cinema displays.
I used the white older version..
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I used the white older version..
Belkin Secure Flip 2-Port DVI-D KVM w/ Audio and Remote Controller
Looking for KVM Switches? The Belkin Secure Flip 2-Port DVI-D KVM w/ Audio and Remote Controller offers true data path isolation between systems and networks. Supports single-link and dual-link DVI-D displays.
A friend gave me the StarTech KVM. I initially thought the "dual" was for the type of DVI, but as Joevt mentioned, it was just for the number of computers. The Belkin switch (in white) is available on eBay for under $30. I'll see how that works, or sell the monitor and use the proceeds toward a 4k display.
Thank you both for the info!
Thank you both for the info!
Is this the one as far as you can tell?I have used the Belkin 2-Port flip DVI-D for years with 30" cinema displays.
I used the white older version..
Belkin Secure Flip 2-Port DVI-D KVM w/ Audio and Remote Controller
Looking for KVM Switches? The Belkin Secure Flip 2-Port DVI-D KVM w/ Audio and Remote Controller offers true data path isolation between systems and networks. Supports single-link and dual-link DVI-D displays.
Belkin Secure 2-Port Flip DVI-D KVM with Audio, PP 3.0
Secure 2-port Flip DVI-D KVM w/audio, PP 3.0
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