When managing server rooms for unmanned drones, many O&M personnel use a device called a KVM-computer switch to improve work efficiency and save enterprise costs. KVM can free IT administrators from simple and tedious server room maintenance, allowing them to focus on more meaningful work. Specifically whether servers are centrally located in the same data center or scattered across multiple locations, IT administrators can maintain and manage all devices anytime and anywhere, perform BIOS-level control, and power devices on or off.

          Many O&M personnel inevitably encounter some problems when performing daily work after using KVM switches for a long time. Therefore, to reduce the failure rate operations should be standardized, and one should learn more about maintenance techniques. So, how should a KVM multi-computer switch be maintained daily? Below, the editor will share some knowledge on how to maintain a KVM switch during daily use:

First, when using a KVM multi-computer switch daily, if you determine that the switch will not be used for long time, it is not recommended to let it enter standby mode naturally. Instead, you should turn off the monitor early by pressing the power button until the green indicator light goes out or turns. Unless there is a special situation, do not plug or unplug the monitor connection cables. Pay attention to not placing the cables and monitor in direct sunlight, and of course, avoid moisture could cause the connectors to rust. This can effectively prevent screen jittering or wavy patterns. Additionally, the use of high-definition connection cables is recommended.

          Precautions for the maintenance of KVM switches

Secondly, the computers connected to the KVM multi-computer switch should be dedicated to specific tasks. Because many computers use a large amount of memory when using KVM multi-computer switch for a long time, if there are still many unnecessary programs running in the background at this time, it will result in a waste of memory. Therefore it is not recommended to install unnecessary software such as games on work computers, which can cause the computer system to lag, and over time, this may lead to occasional keyboard and mouse. Finally, the biggest enemy of a control platform is probably dust. In many cases, KVM multi-computer switches and control platforms are used at a high frequency for a long time. cleaning dust requires disassembly, attention must be paid to the maintenance of the control platform. When you are sure that the control platform will no longer be used, it should be pushed into cabinet to avoid contact with more dust, and do not smoke in front of the console.

          The above are the maintenance tips that should be emphasized when using a KVM multi- switch daily. Only by paying attention to these maintenance techniques during daily use can the service life of the device be extended and the probability of failure reduced. Furthermore, if you plan clean the KVM switch or console, it is recommended to use specialized tools and cleaning supplies.

In conclusion, only by scientifically and reasonably maintaining the KVM can the KVM-computer switch be easier to use, and its service life will be greatly extended.