From 06d5c73fc03c1159d50f0b033e1907f67380ebc8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maxim Devaev Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2024 13:45:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] update --- docs/_multiport_usb.md | 11 +++++++++++ docs/ezcoo.md | 2 ++ docs/xh_hk4401.md | 2 ++ 3 files changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/_multiport_usb.md diff --git a/docs/_multiport_usb.md b/docs/_multiport_usb.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bbd837f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/_multiport_usb.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +!!! info "PiKVM + Multiport Switches compatibility" + + Please note that this switch requires a USB port for control. The following devices can provide this: + + * **PiKVM V3** & **V4 Plus**. + * **DIY** devices based on **Raspberry Pi 2**, **3** and **4**. + + The following devices are not compatible: + + * **PiKVM V4 Mini** - it doesn't have a USB host port and cannot control switches, it's a single-host device. + * **DIY** based on Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - it doesn't have USB host port too. diff --git a/docs/ezcoo.md b/docs/ezcoo.md index edbd6f1..7e42b84 100644 --- a/docs/ezcoo.md +++ b/docs/ezcoo.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # ezCoo managed multiport KVM switch +{!_multiport_usb.md!} + The ezCoo managed switch can be controlled by PiKVM to allow it to connect to multiple hosts. A typical scenario is a single PiKVM device which can control and switch between multiple hosts or servers using the ezCoo switch. UI elements can be added to the [GPIO dropdown](gpio.md) to allow switching between hosts from the PiKVM webpage. The instructions here were tested with the ~~[ezCoo SW41HA HDMI 4x1 switch](https://www.easycoolav.com/products/hdmi20-switch-4x1-with-usb20-kvm-4-port-usbsupport-4k60hz-444-and-hdr-audio-breakout)~~ [ezCoo EZ-SW41HA-KVMU3L 4x1 switch](https://www.easycoolav.com/products/hdmi20-switch-4x1-with-usb30-kvm-3-port-usbsupport-4k60hz-444-and-hdr-audio-breakout-36) OR [eccoo EZ-SW41HA-KVMU3P 4x1 switch](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09ZKZK7ZB). Both older USB2.0 and newer USB3.0 variants are supported. The following was testing on a Raspberry Pi 4 but should also work on the Pi 2 and 3. This document was createdy using the contributions from multiple users in our [Discord](https://discord.gg/bpmXfz5) and the author appreciates their efforts. !!! info diff --git a/docs/xh_hk4401.md b/docs/xh_hk4401.md index 8c98396..a598e80 100644 --- a/docs/xh_hk4401.md +++ b/docs/xh_hk4401.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # XH-HK4401 4-port HDMI USB KVM Switch +{!_multiport_usb.md!} + drawing This KVM is [sold](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000849336545.html) under many names, and comes in two versions.