page_title: KVM switch
hierarchical_section_title: KVM switch
caption_attribution_description: English: Chassis Plans Industrial KVM w/ DVI and USB
context_page_description: A KVM switch is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from one or more sets of keyboards, video monitors, and mice.
context_section_description: A KVM switch (with KVM being an abbreviation for "keyboard, video and mouse") is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from one or more sets of keyboards, video monitors, and mice.
caption: Industrial rack mount KVM showing console and computer ports for DVI and USB (keyboard/mouse)
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