>>i've seen a few where you tap ctrl-alt-shift simultaneously (as best
>>you can) and then (i think) f1 or f2 or f3 (etc) to indicate which
>>console you want.
>
>Yup.  Those were the older-model Belkin boxes; I had a lot of trouble with
>those losing PS/2 mice, but this wouldn't affect an Alpha.

mmm...ps/2 mice.  i've got a mix here (some ps/2, some serial)...so
that might be a problem.

>I am currently leaning towards serial console; my 8-port KVM is full, and
>that bugs me.

i've got a 64 port annex that i'm "planning" on putting to this
purpose, but i haven't quite finished it off yet.

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