single server needing multiple VGA/keyboard/mice
dear list,
is there such a thing as a 'terminal server' for VGA monitors/mice/and
keyboards? if so, where, what, and how much? kinda like the old A/B boxes
that let you share a single video port between two monitors without having
to switch back and forth...?
my setup is as follows...
i've got 50 stations, each manned with WYSE terminals all connected through
a COMPUTONE terminal server. they all have access to a main file server.
i would like to replace the WYSE terminals with inexpensive monochrome or
color VGA monitors connected to smaller debian/linux servers running X or
something to give the user a login that would forward them to a main file
server and emulate a vt100 session(or run a desktop!) w/keyboard (don't need
a mouse). let's say 5 smaller 'sub servers', each supporting 10 stations.
i don't want to etherboot or do a diskless workstation...although that may
be the only way to do this.
does anyone else have a small/medium size set up such as this? how are you
handling the cost for maintenance, etc.? any info is appreciated.
respectfully yours,
rob
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