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Can a KVM cabpable of 1600x1200 output handle 1680 x 1050

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slvrsfer   12-22-2006 at 03:51:29 PM

I'm using Avocent switchview OSD KVMs (analog 15 pin VGA video i\o) that is capable of handling max video signals at 1600x1200. I'm thinking about switching out the 21" CRT I have to a 20-21" Wide aspect LCD panel which has native resolution of 1680x1050.
I would think the bandwidth not counting refresh rate of the 1600x1200 (1920000) would be greater than 1680x1050 (1764000) so the KVM should be able to utilize the wide aspect LCD panel.

Has anyone have any exerance with similar setup and know if it will work? I aked Avocent, and the support person replied via email indicating that 1680 wont work as it's over 1600. Is it possible that the video is actually locked at a particular limit on Horizontal and Vertical vs total bandwith capability?

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CompTIA_Rep   12-22-2006 at 04:29:30 PM
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Yes it works as long as it doesnt excide the max resolution of the swtich.
At work we use SVGAW resolutions with 22-30in montitors. The KVMs we use are made by blackbox.

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slvrsfer   12-22-2006 at 04:36:28 PM
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Great, thanks for the replies. Does the wide format resoltuions show up? That is was the DDC signals being passed properly or did you have to fanagle with it?

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CompTIA_Rep   12-22-2006 at 04:43:24 PM
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It should pass though without any problems what so ever, again, as long as it does not exceed the maximum resolution of the KVM.

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