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HorseLover83
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Mar 26, 2025

Choosing a AV NetGear switch for KVM

Hello,

I am looking for a recommendation for  switches to build out a KVM system.  There will be a OM4 fiber backbone running between switches.  Rack mounted PC's will be KVM'ed over tow hops to another rack where the monitors stations will be.  The switch solution needs to be handle  dual monitor, one as 4K and another at 1080p for each link.  We are using Adder 4000 receivers and transmitters for this project.  
Adder stipulates that the  switch ports need 10G and links between switches need to be 10G for each KVM link.

Some other requirements are 

  • IGMP Snooping
  • Fast leave
  • Spanning tree port fast enables on all KVM ports
  • One switch needs IGMP querier function.

I would like to have plenty of additional overhead in the system for future expansion. 

Thanks.

 

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  • LaurentMa's avatar
    LaurentMa
    NETGEAR Expert

    Hi HorseLover83 ,

     

    Thank you, NETGEAR AV Line is certified at Adder and at many other KVM Over IP manufacturers. You can see the list of our partner certifications on www.netgear.com/av

     

    We will be very happy to design a solid AV network for you with plenty of headroom.

     

    Please register your project sending an email to ProAVDesign@netgear.com

     

    Based on your location, one of the ProAV Design System Engineers will be dedicated to you, and help you through this project. Thank you!

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