PCIe KVM-over-IP Module for Remote Management of Consumer x86 PC: Availability?

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#1 21680588 29 Aug 2018 05:42

dan karl dan karl

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21680588 29 Aug 2018 05:42

Dear hardware designers, I am software guy, I have been looking around if there is a reasonable priced module available however it looks limited based on the fact not many people need it. I am exploring to see if this module can be found or at least size it up to see how much effort will go into creating this module for specific x86 motherboard.

Idea is to remotely manage the x86 consumer PC with this device.
Connector could be PCIe slot based such that, motherboard BIOS will recognize it as a add-on graphics. The keyboard and mouse could function as a USB. All video, keyboard and mouse commands whatever form will be encapsulated into IP traffic and sent over internet.
Any idea?
Thanks!
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#2 21680589 29 Aug 2018 13:54

David Ashton David Ashton

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21680589 29 Aug 2018 13:54

Depending on what exactly you need, BlackBox (https://www.blackbox.com) make all sorts of goodies to do this sort of thing, from devices to extend KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) over cat 5/6 cable or over your IP network. You can get extenders for VGA.DVI.HDMI, you name it...Our black box guys in Australia have always been very helpful when I've asked them about stuff, so I would get your exact requirements together and give them a call - they have a chat link and a contact us link on their homepage.
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#3 21680590 30 Aug 2018 03:49

Rick Curl Rick Curl

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21680590 30 Aug 2018 03:49

Hi Dan-Unless you need to see the initial boot sequence, you may be able to use a software-only solution like TightVNC or one of its variants. In case you're not familiar with it, VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. There are lots of different implementations of it, both open source (free) and paid solutions.-Rick
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#4 21680591 31 Aug 2018 00:30

dan karl dan karl

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21680591 31 Aug 2018 00:30

Thanks very nice products however way over the budget. I know what i am asking is stretch. thx.
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#5 21680592 31 Aug 2018 00:31

dan karl dan karl

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21680592 31 Aug 2018 00:31

Yeah, i definitely need to observe and control the initial BOOT BIOS process and even enter BIOS setup. I have about 7-8 workstation per site that need that type of access and it is small business struggling.
#6 21680593 31 Aug 2018 03:11

dan karl dan karl

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21680593 31 Aug 2018 03:11

Those are highly expensive items, I guess I can attribute to a low market demand.
#7 21680594 31 Aug 2018 07:10

David Ashton David Ashton

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21680594 31 Aug 2018 07:10

It is a stretch, but you could try searching "IP KVM Switch" on eBay - there are some possible candidates there for around $150 or so.
#8 21680595 31 Aug 2018 07:15

David Ashton David Ashton

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21680595 31 Aug 2018 07:15

You could maybe think about getting a standard KVM switch - usually not that pricey - and then getting one IP to KVM converter and using that to connect the master KVM of the switch to your network. Most KVM switches can be controlled by keyboard commands on the master. And single port IP to KVM are around $30 or so. I have no idea if you will find somehting to do exactly what you want but that route is what I'd look at.
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The discussion centers on the availability and feasibility of a PCIe KVM-over-IP module designed for remote management of consumer x86 PCs, enabling BIOS-level access including video, keyboard, and mouse control over IP networks. The proposed device would function as a PCIe add-on graphics card recognized by the motherboard BIOS, encapsulating all input/output signals into IP traffic for remote access. Existing solutions such as BlackBox KVM extenders support video and USB input over IP or Cat5/6 cables but are typically expensive and targeted at enterprise markets. Software-only solutions like TightVNC are unsuitable for BIOS-level control as they require the OS to be running. Alternatives suggested include searching for IP KVM switches on secondary markets like eBay or combining standard KVM switches with IP-to-KVM converters to reduce costs. The high price and low market demand limit the availability of affordable PCIe KVM-over-IP modules for small businesses needing remote BIOS access on multiple workstations.
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