# KVM Switches (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Cables

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables/33271>\
**Category:** Product Selection Guide\
**Tags:** computer-equipment, automation-and-control, kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables\
**Created:** [July 21, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables/33271 "2023-07-21T18:28:31Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![raelynn.roen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/user_avatar/forum.digikey.com/raelynn.roen/32/46693_2.png) [@raelynn.roen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/raelynn.roen)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables/33271/1 "2023-07-21T18:28:31Z")

</div>

This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the [KVM Switches (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Cables](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables/896) category on [DigiKey.com](http://DigiKey.com)

> KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) adaptor cables are designed for use with KVM switches, which allow for selecting between peripherals and protocols and account for differences in connector types. Common adaptations include D-Sub 15 position connectors to USB, mini DIN, DVI-D dual link, RJ45, 3.5 mm, and HDMI. Cables are selected by length and compatible KVM switch used.

  

**Selection**** Characteristics**

> **Type:** The type, style, or nature of the device.

> **Convert From (Adapter End):** Type or style of connection being converted from.

> **Confert To (Adapter End):** Type or style of connection being converted to.

> **Length:** The length of the cable, this length may or may not include the connectors. Please consult the individual datasheets.

> **For Use With/Related Products:** Defines other part types, numbers, or series with which this product is designed to be used.

**Product**** Examples**

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/e/c/eccf4ee8e7664fe6a965f24b407fba01112d0520.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/P783-006-DPU/10719065)

| MFR PART # | P783-006-DPU |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [95-P783-006-DPU-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/P783-006-DPU/10719065) |
| MANUFACTURER | Tripp Lite |
| DESCRIPTION | DISPLAYPORT KVM CABLE KIT - DP, |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://assets.tripplite.com/product-pdfs/en/p783006dpu.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/7/7/776cf1b4597d92c5d6787f2859fcd689d13fc20a.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/lantronix-inc/500-198-R-ACC/9446142)

| MFR PART # | 500-198-R-ACC |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1829-1108-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/lantronix-inc/500-198-R-ACC/9446142) |
| MANUFACTURER | Lantronix, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | PS/2, LOCAL INPUT, STANDARD 21.6 |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Lantronix%20PDFs/500-198-R-ACC_Spec_06-13-18.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/8/a/8aba494002849eaac7b26bdcae70835671286daa.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/B055-001-USB-V2/4438175)

| MFR PART # | B055-001-USB-V2 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [TL2002-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/B055-001-USB-V2/4438175) |
| MANUFACTURER | Tripp Lite |
| DESCRIPTION | SDS ETHERNET TO USB 1-PORT |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://assets.tripplite.com/product-pdfs/en/b055001usbv2.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/3/9/398760a80a2f79ca5f22f23e423ecd348f9d47f1.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/B032-VU2/7104977)

| MFR PART # | B032-VU2 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [TL1999-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/tripp-lite/B032-VU2/7104977) |
| MANUFACTURER | Tripp Lite |
| DESCRIPTION | 2-PORT USB/VGA CABLE KVM SWITCH |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://assets.tripplite.com/product-pdfs/en/b032vu2.pdf) |

### If you have any general questions on the specifications for selecting [KVM Switches (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Cables](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/kvm-switches-keyboard-video-mouse-cables/896), please reply using the button below. If you have questions on specific KVM Switches (Keyboard Video Mouse) - Cables please post those questions in the [Automation and Control](https://forum.digikey.com/c/automation/95) category.