I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab

Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by noncoml on Friday June 05, 2026 @07:48PM (#48419876)

OK, I just don't see the intersection of people/companies that are using thinkpads in their server room and those willing to pay $400 for a KVM being too large

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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by p_l on Saturday June 06, 2026 @03:15PM (#48428009)

Surprising amount of gear required extra licenses or even parts to have fully functional remote console that does all the stuff PiKVM 4 brings to the table, and not always do you have the benefit of properly operational netboot infrastructure (especially in corporate settings with their usually broken by design networks) - and remote boot media might be gated behind license.

So you end up with ipkvm because there might be windows server that requires remote display, or because for various reasons IPMI SOL or equivalent does not work properly (BIOS mode enabled instead of UEFI, SOL requiring extra license, etc). Or even not being able to setup autoconfiguration for BMC but for various reasons it's easier to setup ipkvm.

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