I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by js2 on Friday June 05, 2026 @01:43PM (#48415839)

All of these support a single computer only, so if your home lab has multiple PCs you need a remote control KVM switch too. And separately a remote control power strip/outlet if you need that also.

KVM switches are relatively cheap[^1] so I'm surprised there isn't an integrated solution.

[^1]: e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Computers-Switches-Supports-switching...

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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by geerlingguy on Friday June 05, 2026 @01:54PM (#48415971)

There are a few, like this add-on for PiKVM[1], a fully integrated version from Geekworm[2], and an as-yet unreleased 4-port IP KVM switcher from GL-iNet[3].

[1] https://technotim.com/posts/pikvm-at-scale/

[2] https://geekworm.com/products/pikvm-x680

[3] https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-rm4pe/

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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by teddyh on Friday June 05, 2026 @02:43PM (#48416544)

PiKVM themselves offer a 4-port switch, which can be chained five times, giving 20 ports in total: <https://docs.pikvm.org/switch/>

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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by angelixd on Friday June 05, 2026 @03:05PM (#48416812)

It also looks like BliKVM is now making the BLiSwitch: https://blikvm.com/docs/device-guides/BliSwitch-v2-guide/

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