KVM switches are hardware devices that allow IT personnel to use a single keyboard, video monitor, and mouse (KVM) to control more than one computer at a time. They reduce the number of peripherals ...

This is one of two hybrid docking stations/KVM ... There is a box with a button that comes out the back of the KVM switch. This is used to select which computer you want to control.

The KVM switch also uses 'keep alive' technology which fools the computer in thinking the keyboard ... VGA port, and two USB ports for speakers, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.