What are DVI KVM Switches?

DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. It is a video interface standard that allows you stream uncompressed video to monitors or projectors (usually LCD or Plasma). There are two types of DVI; DVI-I and DVI-D. DVI-I stands for DVI-Integrated. That means that it can be used in both digital and analog devices. In DVI-D setups, the "D" stands for Digital. This means that it can only transmit or receive a digital signal.

DVI KVM Switches, or KVMs, allow you to switch through and control multiple computers using one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. You can also use a KVM to control one computer through multiple monitors, mice, and keyboards.

So a DVI KVM is a device that allows the control of multiple devices through 1 keyboard, monitor, and mouse (or vice versa), that's video is streamed using DVI standards and ports. Because of this you can still use you KVM to switch seamlessly between devices, but not have to sacrifice resolution and image quality. Make sure you check out our wide array of DVI KVMs, and feel free to continue browsing the FAQs if you still have unanswered questions.

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