#jetkvm — Public Fediverse posts
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#JetKVM with #Tailscale support is a fantastic device. Running BIOS Updates while I'm on the move is magical.
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Anyone get their #jetkvm burning out i.e getting totally hot and then not working and smelling roasted? #overheating
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🚀🎉 Announcing JetKVM: the revolutionary way to control your computer from the comfort of your couch... or not at all! With features so advanced, you’ll need a PhD just to plug it in. Remember, nothing says cutting-edge like a Kickstarter reward track and enough extensions to confuse even the most determined tech savant. 🤯💻
https://jetkvm.com/products #JetKVM #CouchControl #RevolutionaryTech #KickstarterTech #HomeAutomation #HackerNews #ngated -
Is there a way of setting a #boot process of a laptop running #gnomedesktop to make display settings at boot of a fresh #nixos #iso #usb installation such that the #hdmi output is set to #mirror the output so that a #kvm #jetkvm device shows the laptop main display at boot and not the useless empty extended part of the display ?
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This was not planned for this weekend, but having to reboot my #homelab main machine, I decided to upgrade the installed #debian from bookwork to trixie.
Reading the known issues made me resize the /boot partition before said upgrade. Thanks to the #gparted live CD and my #jetkvm I did it remotely without any issue.
The upgrade after that was also smooth. My only issue was to get my #Windows10 VM to boot, but even that was solved, by pointing to the correct #ovmf file.
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This was not planned for this weekend, but having to reboot my #homelab main machine, I decided to upgrade the installed #debian from bookwork to trixie.
Reading the known issues made me resize the /boot partition before said upgrade. Thanks to the #gparted live CD and my #jetkvm I did it remotely without any issue.
The upgrade after that was also smooth. My only issue was to get my #Windows10 VM to boot, but even that was solved, by pointing to the correct #ovmf file.
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Finally getting around to connecting the #jetkvm units I ordered ages ago! They’re slick little things and I’m impressed with the lack of fuss.
Got this one connected to my #NAS box below it.. will probably connect the others to a couple of my mini PCs and eventually a Mac Mini M4 for inferencing. Bonus is that these trigger the video out which can be tricky for some boxes if there’s no display connected.
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How would you enable #clipboard sharing from a physical remote IP KVM (like #JetKVM) to the local device?
Specifically: how can clipboard content (like copied text) from the remote machine be transferred back to your local system while using the KVM? -
A quick review of the new competitor to the #PiKVM and #JetKVM from #GLiNet
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JetKVM Gives You a Keyboard, Video, and More From Anywhere
I’ve used a lot of KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switches over the years, but the JetKVM is a whole new ballgame. It’s a tiny and high-quality device that gives access to any computer from anywhere. Launched as a Kickstarter, it’s way more mature than I expected, and a lot cheaper than the competition at under $70. I bought four for me (and one as a gift) and wish I got more!
The JetKVM is a compact but full-featured device that lets you control a computer from anywhereNote: The “Jet” in JetKVM makes me think of the 1973 single by Paul McCartney & Wings, so I’m using their songs as headers in this article. Turn on some power pop to get the full experience.
Band on the Run
I’m a nerd and I have lots of computers. Web servers, routers, home automation, and a whole lot more. Too many, really. I built a server into an old Macintosh SE and built a giant file server. That sort of thing. I even repatriated all of my web servers (which I swear I will eventually document), my Activepieces instance, my YOURLS link shortener, and more. Kubernetes? Yeah, I got that in my coffee table.
The problem is, none of this is really production-ready. And it always seems to fall over whenever I go out of town. So I’ve been relying on a combination of Home Assistant-driven Z-Wave switches, big honkin’ batteries, jump hosts, and luck to keep things running. But sometimes all this can fail: What if the server is powered off? Or stuck at POST? And what if you need to adjust something in the BIOS screen? Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to reset the power or plug in a USB drive from anywhere?
Sure some computers have out-of-band management built in: My FreeNAS TrueNAS server uses a Supermicro motherboard with (sketchy) IPMI, and I’ve been using a really nice HPE ProLiant server with built-in iLO. But most of my devices are sorely lacking when it comes to remote management! Think of JetKVM as iLO for Everyone!
Let ‘Em In
That’s where the JetKVM comes in. While most KVMs are focused on multiplexing your keyboard and monitor for local servers, the JetKVM is a new kind of device: It’s designed to allow you to access one server from anywhere. It’s a simple-looking device with USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and Extension ports on the back and a cute color screen on the front. The whole thing is packaged in a sturdy die cast housing that sits solidly in place. And it’s tiny – about the size of the power brick for your NUC or external hard drive.
I’ve had pretty good luck with Kickstarters (though there have been some busts…) and the JetKVM is no exception: It was delivered pretty much on schedule and worked perfectly out of the box. The software is surprisingly mature (though not perfect) and the whole experience has been a good one. I’ve got no qualm about giving one to a nerdy friend at Cloud Field Day!
The JetKVM is well-built, well-designed, and nicely-packagedSilly Love Songs
This is no 3D-printed beta-test monstrosity. Far from it: The JetKVM device is solid, textured, and feels better in the hand than 95% of IT gear out there. It reminds me of unboxing my first Drobo, with sleek smoked-glass solidity that inspires confidence. The packaging isn’t quite Apple-level, but I’m glad they didn’t waste time or money on that. It’s nice enough to be on store shelves and a heck of a lot nicer than the last KVM I bought!
Another nice aspect of the JetKVM experience is that it comes with everything you need to get started and plugs right in. There’s no need to read the manual or fiddle with configuration: Plug the mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable and USB-C-to-A cable into your server, plug the Ethernet cable in, and you’re up and running. The little screen shows all you need to know to get started: The IP address and connectivity state are simply and elegantly displayed along with the MAC address and JetKVM logo. This is literally a 1-minute setup!
Coming Up
The software works great on mobile or desktop and thankfully seems solid in Safari. The device emulates a USB keyboard and mouse and can pass through your device keyboard or use an on-screen virtual keyboard. The HDMI video can emulate a few popular monitors if needed, and you can even upload your own custom EDID file if you need some specific resolution.
I do wish the EDID selection included a lower-resolution option, since the text can be hard to read on a browser window. I tend to pick the Dell D7271H since it’s 1080p, but I’ve been thinking of whipping up a 1024×768 option called “NEC MultiSync” for giggles!
No More Lonely Nights
The JetKVM also includes a handy virtual media function, allowing you to mount an ISO image uploaded to the device or from a URL. A forthcoming update will allow you to stream an image directly through your browser too!
This is incredibly useful for provisioning new servers. I set up a “crash cart” JetKVM device in the basement, connected it to a spare PC, and did a complete Ubuntu install from the comfy couch upstairs. It was much easier than writing the image to a USB drive and huddling over the machine.
Unfortunately, the virtual media function only emulates a USB optical drive, so I first had to reconfigure the BIOS to boot from CD/DVD. Happily this is pretty easy to do using the virtual Ctrl-Alt-Delete and function keys, which don’t require a two-finger combination like most modern “multimedia” keyboards. But I had to be quick about it, since it takes a moment for the HDMI to “sync” and show up in the browser, so the BIOS tends to fly by.
The JetKVM UI is reasonably up to date, though it could use a few featuresLive and Let Die
The JetKVM is so good as-is that I’m already dreaming of enhancements to this little platform. Here’s a smattering of wish-it-was-better ideas:
- I’d love a full-screen mode, preferably with picture-in-picture on iPadOS
- Power over Ethernet support would be incredible (it’s apparently in the works)
- The whole power situation is a little odd: It has a power splitter cable, but when I power my “crash cart” using a USB-C wall wart the JetKVM reboots when the attached PC shuts down
- The Ctrl-Alt-Delete button should be on the main screen since I often open the virtual keyboard just for this one key combo
- I’ve had a few instances of the virtual optical drive getting “stuck” with media so it would be nice to be able to completely turn that on and off
- Speaking of that, I’d love a reboot button since I’ve had the whole device lock up once
- I discovered accidentally that the cute little screen is a touchscreen, though the swipe-in-from-left menu only gives moderately-useful device info
- I wish it had a full-sized HDMI port instead of the maddening mini-HDMI; at least it’s not a micro!
- I hate that JetKVM Cloud can only authenticate using a Google account
One more thing: That RJ11 Extension port is very cool, promising incredible control over an ATX PC (using the ATX Power Control board). But I’m still waiting on my ATX extension boards so I couldn’t test it out. In theory the board sits between the power supply and motherboard, enabling you to remotely hard- and soft-reset the PC. And it powers the JetKVM even when the PC is off! But this is all theoretical since my boards are nowhere to be seen and apparently the software isn’t ready anyway. I’ll update this post when/if they arrive!
The JetKVM is an excellent device, and well worth the price!Listen to What the Man Said
The JetKVM is an excellent little device, and a real steal at $69. It’s wonderfully useful right out of the box and the planned software updates ought to make it even better. If you’re like me and have a few critical PCs without integrated out-of-band management (like HPE iLO or Supermicro IPMI) this little device is a lifesaver. And it even offers a few tricks those expensive enterprise solutions don’t offer!
#ATX #iLO #IPMI #JetKVM #Kickstarter #KVM #remoteAdministration
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Good week for #homelab stuff. My #JetKVM and #PiKVM extenders both showed up. The JetKVM is VERY polished for such a new product. Being able to stream ISOs instead of download/uploading them is very cool. As always, the PiKVM remains king though. This MultiPort extender is a gamechanger. It will be hooked up to two #TrueNAS servers and 2 #Proxmox servers with full ATX control. I also got some #Unifi Protect AI Ports (and the rackmount) bringing new detection features to my existing cameras.
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Seeing the JetKVM Kickstarter updates are actually comforting. It feels different from many projects because they’re showing manufacturing process and updates.
There’s also a pretty good lack of feature creep as a result of their success.
I’m looking forward to their success.