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Abstract

In a KVM switch system where multiple servers and clients are connected to one or more KVM switches, dongles (adapters) are connected between each server and the KVM switch. Each dongle is always connected to the same server, and its unique dongle ID can be used to identify the servers. During a communication session between a target server and a client, if the target server is moved from one computer port of the KVM switch system to another, the KVM switch automatically detects the move using dongle IDs, and automatically re-establish communication between the client and the target server via the other computer port, without the client initiating a new connection request. Virtual port numbers are associated with dongle IDs and are used by the on-screen display of the client so that the displayed list of servers is not affected when the servers are moved to different ports.

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