Question KVM Switch for 2 Notebooks, Power supply, USB-C, EDID, minimum 4x USB-A ?

[s3ri0z]

Hi guys,
I already searched in a lot of posts and other forums and was not able to find a product.

I´m lookgin for a KVM Switch for the following setup.
2 Notebooks (at least 60 watt power supply for each notebook should be possible) should get connected via USB-C port (one MS Surface and one dell Notebook).
I have 4 USB-A peripherals (speaker, mouse, keyboard, webacm) - if only USB-C is available it is also fine.
Monitors should be emulated when switching to the other notebook.
At least 2 monitors should be supported with 4k (and min. 60Hz) resolution - USB-C / HDMI / DP (doesn´t matter).
Setup should be quiet and not too hot .

Optional / nice to have:
- IR mode to switch via remote
- Additional USB-Ports

Price is NOT prio 1 - quality and features are more important.

Thanks a lot for some suggestions.

Have a nice day ;-)

 

[helpstar]

Monitors should be emulated when switching to the other notebook.

How many monitors do you wanna connect?

something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AV-Access-Monitors-Computers-Docking/dp/B0BXSL127K

 

[Ralston18]

@s3ri0z

And I will add the suggestion that you should sketch out a simple diagram showing all components, ports, and cables. Include port, plug types and genders.

Place a box at the center of your sketch to represent the KVM and draw in the connections in and out of the KVM to each required device.

If you google words such as "KVM system connection diagrams" you will find many, many examples.

From simple to complex.

Pick a format that you understand and like as a template.

Your sketch does not need to be a fancy work of art. Just clear and consise enough to show all devices and the connectivity requirements.

And where switching is necessary (manual or automatic).

The sketch will help you keep track of the big picture and ensure that all devices can/will connect to the KVM.

Especially with respect to the necessary cables, plugs, and genders. Cables often need to be purchased separately. Show both cable ends along with the hosting port type and gender.

Adapters may be needed as well.

Likely that you will be making revisions so once you have a starting point make a copy. Makes it easy to start over if and as necessary with a cleaner copy.

 

[s3ri0z]

How many monitors do you wanna connect?

something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AV-Access-Monitors-Computers-Docking/dp/B0BXSL127K

2

 

[s3ri0z]

I´m searching for this with 2x DP and 90 watts for each USB-C notebook:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0D7KZQXNS/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=A1QAPHQPQ85ZT6&psc=1

Or like this, but with 90 watts for each usb-c and additional the possiblity to have the monitor mode with 1 per notebook:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0CK4ZDK89?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Ralston18]

Do the Connection Diagrams etc. match your device and connectivity requirements?

Either directly and/or with adapters?

 

[s3ri0z]

Yes, is both matching.
Just the missing parts I've sent.

 

[Ralston18]

Missing parts? I've sent?

Meaning that you ordered what is needed to make the necessary connections - correct?

 

[s3ri0z]

Missing parts? I've sent?

Meaning that you ordered what is needed to make the necessary connections - correct?

See two posts before: Friday at 1:55 PM

 

[Ralston18]

All three of the links show ports and cables.

If you sketch out a diagram based any of the linked KVM switches do all of the ports and cables/adapters match with respect to port type(s) and genders?

Adapters, if any, must also be included.

The objective simply being to ensure that the selected KVM will meet the connection/connectivity requirements

Use the diagrams as a "checklist" to verify each port, each plug, and the applicable genders.

Another way to do so is to print out and image of the KVM switch and lay the image on your desk or table.

Run the cables from the paper image to the devices being shared etc.. Check the end layouts.

Just a planning tool to avoid potential errors of omission or commission.

Details matter.

 

[s3ri0z]

I´m sorry, but you are looking for posts and not solutions...

 

[Ralston18]

Looking for plans.

Plans lead to good solutions.