On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:53:10 -0500, Paul <nospam@needed.com> wrote:

>chris_k wrote:
>> On Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:32:39 GMT, "Rob" <Rob@Computer-Info.co.uk>
>> wrote:

>
>OK, here is a solution.
>
>http://www.iogear.com/support/manual/GCS1732_1734v2.pdf
>http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=p...iagram#display
>
>Purchase one GCS1732 and one optional G2L5302P cable kit.
>
>The GCS1732 takes a USB keyboard and a USB mouse on the front.
>
>Being a KVM, it can drive two computers on the back. By using the
>G2L5302P cable kit, the interface offered is PS/2 keyboard connector
>and PS/2 mouse connector. Which implies a protocol translation
>from a USB keyboard to a PS/2 computer.
>
>You'll never need to switch the KVM, because you're only using
>it for the translation function.
>
>The two items total are $140 from buy.com .
>
>There are likely other KVM products that offer USB console
>and USB/PS2 PC interfaces, so there may be a cheaper solution
>out there. I'd read some reviews before buying, as some KVMs
>like to hang or otherwise misbehave.
>
>GCS1732 reviews.
>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16817107415
>
> Paul


Update:

I ended up buying this KVM/cable kit and can confirm that it works
with no problems.

It was a pricey solution, but worth it.