KVM expansion card utilizes RISC-V CPU architecture for enhanced remote PC management — Sipeed NanoKVM-PCIe now available for pre-order starting at $40

Sipeed NanoKVM-PCIe
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Those looking for PC management solutions like KVMs, particularly in the server space, may be interested to hear of Sipeed's new KVM expansion card, which just opened up for preorders ahead of a planned October-November shipping window [h/t LinuxGizmos]. The first 500 preordered units will ship in October, and all subsequent preorder customers will receive shipments in November. Sipeed's new expansion card, the Sipeed NanoKVM-PCIe, is powered by RISC-V architecture and offers several connectivity solutions with full 1080p streaming support if you use it over the Internet. 

A few different models are also available during this preorder window, and all enjoy a 10% discount. The base model is the NanoKVM-PCIe Eth, available for $40. Then there's NanoKVM-PCIe Eth + Wi-Fi ($45), NanoKVM-PCIe Eth + PoE ($50), and the all-inclusive NanoKVM-PCIe Eth + Wi-Fi + PoE ($55). "Commission fees" of $2-$3 also apply per model, though truthfully, this sounds like something that should have been included in pricing from the get-go.

One particularly nifty feature of the device is a minuscule OLED display alongside the rest of the I/O that gives status readings, including current streaming resolution and FPS. It's more than a little gimmicky, but it's nice if such a thing suits your configuration needs.

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