My current set up is Mac Pro (older 2009 cheese grater model) that uses an additional 27" monitor. When it arrives, I'll be adding Mac Studio / Monitor to set up. What I'd like to accomplish is a way to switch from Mac Pro using extra monitor to Mac Studio using extra monitor. Is this possible with a switch of some sort? Thanks for advice on how to do, what to purchase.
Mac Pro, OS X 10.11
Most KVM switch setups are doomed before you get them out of the box.
To get a Mac display to become active, you need the Mac to query the display, and the display to answer with its name and capabilities. Otherwise, the display will not be shown as present, and no data will be sent to the display.
LIkely yes.
What inputs does the monitor have?
Most recent monitors have multiple inputs and you can switch inputs using the monitor controls.
What input are you currently using?
You can also get DVI, HDM, displayport and VGA video switches.
Until new Mac Studio and Display arrive, I am at a loss on how to answer.
I probably haven't explained it well. Current Mac Pro uses a direct plug into from 27" extra monitor.
When Studio arrives with Display, I want to be able to incorporate the extra 27 monitor to share between the 2 computers. Maybe too much to hope for.
That is a VGA input and it appears y only have one input on the 27".
You can try a switch like this.
But not that as Grant already said, sometimes the switch does not maintain connection when using the other computer and it will not reconnect when switched.
you pictured a VGA connector.
Again, What inputs does the 27" extra monitor have?
Most recent monitors have multiple inputs and you can switch inputs using the monitor controls.
What input are you currently using?
so put up with me please.. I need help to do this.
Additional monitors with Mac Studio, Mac Pro
