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Posted by elashri 1 day ago

JetKVM – Control any computer remotely(jetkvm.com)
Available for retail purchase: https://jetkvm.com/products
377 points | 202 commentspage 3
Greed 1 day ago|
I might be missing something, but what does this do that an app like AnyDesk doesn't? Is there something inherently better about remoting in with dedicated hardware rather than using any of the free and widely available software solutions? I can see where this would make sense for low powered machines that can't easily encode video at high speeds / low latency, but I struggle to see the sense of this in a context where I actually want video output (a powerful workstation) rather than just SSH.
layer8 1 day ago||
It doesn’t require the OS on the target hardware to be running, and no other software can get in the way. It can also connect via a separate network than the one the computer is on (if any).
woleium 1 day ago|||
it’s useful to be able to get into the bios for remote support situations of critical servers, I guess
cjm42 1 day ago|||
I believe the primary use-case for devices like this is debugging "Why isn't this server rebooting?" without driving to the datacenter. Good luck figuring that out with AnyDesk or SSH.
IvyMike 1 day ago||
> what does this do that an app like AnyDesk doesn't

Work when the network config on that particular computer is down/borked.

philjohn 1 day ago||
or allow you to do a fresh OS install.
awill 1 day ago||
From the specs it's very annoying this uses a mini-HDMI. There's room for a full HDMI port, and it's such a waste. We all have dozens of HDMI cables at home, but zero mini-HDMI.
mynameisvlad 1 day ago||
Looking at the product itself, it looks like it barely squeezes the mini-HDMI externally as is, let alone then PCB/internal available space.

I don't think there is, in fact, room for a full HDMI port. Mini HDMI is a compromise, and everyone knows it. It wouldn't have been included if full size HDMI was feasible.

jonah 1 day ago||
The formfactor is self-imposed though, they could have made the device a few mm wider to accommodate a full HDMI port, but then it wouldn't be nice and square. Form over function maybe.
mynameisvlad 1 day ago|||
The form factor is based on the Apple Watch screen they use, clearly.
rtkwe 1 day ago|||
Mini-HDMI is fine for this use though and can just move with the item so it's not like you need to buy many.
Slash65 1 day ago||
That’s what I do, the jetkvm has its “own” mini hdmi that follows it as I have moved it from different machines. Buying one cable wasn’t the end of the world (I was able to snag the jetkvm for $70 during its kickstarter and a $10 cord) and I use it constantly so it’s never collecting dust
vinnymac 21 hours ago||
The JetKVMs I have all came with a mini HDMI to HDMI cable, so this hasn’t been an issue for me.
marwis 1 day ago||
How come there are still no 4K 60fps KVM devices?

Software solutions like Moonlight/Sunshine have been able to do that with near-zero latency for a long time and they are not even the first. Phones have chips capable of capturing 4K 120fps. Why is it so hard for KVM devices?

nerdsniper 1 day ago|
Because no one manufactures a cheap silicon chip that converts DP Alt-Mode to UVC at 4K. There exist great <$5 ultra-commoditized options for 1080p HDMI -> UVC but as soon as you move up to capture 4K it gets super expensive for the silicon alone and the engineering complexity goes way up as well.

Generally all these devices are just slapping together a few existing silicon chips. If the chip they need doesn’t exist, no ones really going out of their way to overengineer a different solution for which price to consumer would be prohibitive.

greenavocado 1 day ago||
My company runs on GL.iNet Comet GL-RM1 KVMs to manage servers deployed at remote customer sites and I'm about to deploy more tomorrow
burnt-resistor 1 day ago|
"GL Technologies (HK) Ltd & GL Intelligence, Inc & Shenzhen GuangLianZhiTong Tech Co.Ltd"

Since there's no independent audit of these and no way to prove that these aren't being intercepted, I wouldn't be bragging about voluntarily installing potential infrastructure vulnerabilities.

wiredpancake 1 day ago||
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bicepjai 10 hours ago||
Take my money. I was so looking for something like this
KETpXDDzR 23 hours ago||
If someone is looking for an open source alternative: https://pikvm.org/
BobbyTables2 1 day ago||
The cynic in me wonders how remote access software companies are NOT in bed with governments and organized crime. Wouldn’t it just be too lucrative?

Sure, these entities may not care about YOU. But YOU provide a means of free computing power, internet connection — the means for proxying cyber attacks.

dns_snek 1 day ago||
The market for this type of device is negligible compared to the market of people who install free VPNs and mobile games that come bundled with a botnet membership.

"The means for proxying cyber attacks" are entirely commercialized, just search for residential proxy providers. They sell by the gigabyte and primarily rely on naive users and compromised devices.

vinnymac 21 hours ago||
The difference is that the masses don’t buy these devices, only us nerds do. We are much more likely to disconnect a device as soon as they’re found being malicious. While the masses won’t even react after being told the well is poisoned. Large slow targets are more lucrative and long lasting.
candiddevmike 1 day ago||
Why not combine the ATX board and the unit itself, and have a real HDMI port? This seems like a mess of cables and dongles.
rtkwe 1 day ago||
The KVM can be plugged into any system not just those with a spare PCI-e and you can move it around easier without having to bring systems down if you don't need the direct power control which is the main use case of the PCI-e board.
nullify88 1 day ago||
Something like the NanoKVM-PCIe? I have both JetKVM and NanoKVM-PCIe, its nice to have options.
candiddevmike 1 day ago||
Yea, just looked at this based on the recommendation in the other comment, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hopefully the software holds up/stays maintained...
nullify88 1 day ago||
I do think that JetKVM software is more polished, and has more frequent updates. Stuff like streaming images over the network is something that is handy.

Nano KVM commits have stagnated a bit, but the form factor is really nice to have everything tucked away. I wish I could run JetKVM on the Nano KVM.

RajT88 1 day ago||
This is cool. JetKVM seems really popular on my homelab groups, but I use something similar called Aurga for my personal stuff.

I don't see anyone in this thread using Aurga. It's not as good as RDP or physically being in front of the machine, but it's good enough.

nickphx 1 day ago|
I have an aurga. I've found their client software to be lacking.
tmyrden 1 day ago|
Has been for close to a week now! Mine is already through Canadian customs after shipping from China. Purchased via Wisdpi.

I think they opened sales the same day that GL.iNet announced their new cloud KVM.

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