JetKVM Thoughts?

[imNotOriginal]

I backed the JetKVM and got it two days before I started building my HEX NAS - This thing has been amazing so far.

 

Curious about other's experience with it.

[Mobius]

i didn't back it but i think its pretty darn cool
if i ever have a server closet i would defintely consider getting it

[imNotOriginal]

7 minutes ago, Mobius said:

i didn't back it but i think its pretty darn cool
if i ever have a server closet i would defintely consider getting it

I really hope that they go commercial with it since in so form, or since its open source now we so more IPKVMs like this one.

[jonp]

We just put in an order for 5 that we should get some time in March I think.  These things look awesome.  Glad to hear you're liking yours so much!!

[Mascot]

On 1/16/2025 at 10:05 PM, imNotOriginal said:

I really hope that they go commercial with it since in so form, or since its open source now we so more IPKVMs like this one.

I seem to recall seeing a comment from them indicating they plan on selling them through Amazon pretty much as soon as the kickstarter rewards are all shipped.

I got mine yesterday and am loving it. It's a proper product. Everything from packaging to the look and feel of the device itself is really well done. I did have to switch the HDMI cable from integrated graphics to discrete to get into BIOS. The output from the i7 in that machine is really weird and hardly works on anything until it's past booting (in the past I've found it only works on monitors, not on TVs, so it was no real surprise the JetKVM couldn't handle it either).

While I don't actually need more than a single one at the moment, I'm still going go get me a few more once they become readily available because it's so handy it's only a matter of time before I find myself in a "oh, dang, if I had another one of those right now that would have been so convenient" situation.

The only thing I see myself as potentially missing in the future, is wifi connectivity.

[Mobius]

6 hours ago, Mascot said:

I seem to recall seeing a comment from them indicating they plan on selling them through Amazon pretty much as soon as the kickstarter rewards are all shipped.

this is the correct way to do kickstarter, its always frustrating to see when kickstarters are left unfulfilled while the product is selling and shipping to normal buyers 

[imNotOriginal]

8 hours ago, Mascot said:

The only thing I see myself as potentially missing in the future, is wifi connectivity.

This is why that RJ11 port was a great add on their part, it allows for people to make add ons that might fill a missing feature that others may need.

[Theo]

2 hours ago, Mobius said:

this is the correct way to do kickstarter, its always frustrating to see when kickstarters are left unfulfilled while the product is selling and shipping to normal buyers 

THIS! I was planning to buy the UGreen Nas after the kickstarter as it was limited to the US & Germany. can't believe it's still not launched / available in the UK. almost a year on...

Though likewise looking forward to getting my 3 Jetkvm's though being backer 1800, i'll be waiting a while haha

Plus could imagine a really cool integration to the deck could be a way to add your KVM (OR IPMI) entry point / url to access it as an MVP, with integrated power cycle options as a north star. again, will depend on api / integrations of it all, but would really simplify it all and keep it in the Hex eco system.

Imagine being halfway around the world, your hex servers crashed and not showing up in the deck, but you can click the restart button and seconds later, it's rebooted.

But definitely VERY far down on the priority list aha

[CynicalAthos]

I got my JetKVM today and used it to setup my HexOS box.  I love it it, it just worked which isn't something I'm used to with kickstarter products.  One of the coolest features was that I was able to load the install ISO to the JetKVM and mount as a virtual drive.  I'll probablly get the ATX power module when they start selling via Amazon or a storefront.   

[Theo]

10 minutes ago, CynicalAthos said:

I got my JetKVM today and used it to setup my HexOS box.  I love it it, it just worked which isn't something I'm used to with kickstarter products.  One of the coolest features was that I was able to load the install ISO to the JetKVM and mount as a virtual drive.  I'll probablly get the ATX power module when they start selling via Amazon or a storefront.   

That's great to hear. I added the power adapter in my bundle, so hoping it's a seamless install / hook up.

Also hope, it's compact enough to squeeze inside my current very compact Jonsbo N2 case... 🤞

[Sonic]

I received my JetKvm's this week. My advice: everyone with a homelab should buy one. I am impressed. It works out of the box, it's simple and both hardware and software feels solid. And the price is more then reasonable.

[Iliyria]

On 4/4/2025 at 3:41 AM, Sonic said:

I received my JetKvm's this week. My advice: everyone with a homelab should buy one. I am impressed. It works out of the box, it's simple and both hardware and software feels solid. And the price is more then reasonable.

When I saw the price initially, I thought it was too good to be true, I would be just donating and never receive a product.... until the Youtubers started to receive the product. I feel that you get a pretty good value packed for your money. Mine shipped the other day, Im just waiting for FedEX/UPS to deliver it 

[Sonic]

I thought the same. I also have a BliKVM V4, which cost me more then 200 euro’s. It does the job, but very unpolished compared to the JetKVM.

[Iliyria]

I bought 2 but the TrueNAS server I just built has iDrac so I no longer need one of them. Im sure Ill find something to use it on... I might just waste it on my pfsense router

Edited April 20 by Iliyria

[Theo]

So far my Jet's have been flawless and simple installs. Be interested to see how they compare to the GL.inet Comet that'll come out soon. 

 

[Sonic]

GL.inet Comet looks also interesting. Especially this specs:

• 2K@60FPS video with H.264 hardware encoding for smooth performance
• Ultra-low latency (30ms-60ms) for real-time remote control

And almost the same pricepoint

[Iliyria]

Right now the influencers are reporting issues with the Comet. Lawrence Systems reported some were taken care of the past few days

 

 

[Dylan]

I've found it confusing on whether or not kickstarter is still accepting orders or if I should just wait for retail?

[Theo]

10 hours ago, Dylan said:

I've found it confusing on whether or not kickstarter is still accepting orders or if I should just wait for retail?

I believe it'll be on Amazon within the next few weeks. But kickstarter is over.

[Dylan]

14 hours ago, Theo said:

I believe it'll be on Amazon within the next few weeks. But kickstarter is over.

Thanks man. I need a few for both work and home.

[Mascot]

I'm also eagerly awaiting retail, because I want a few more of them.

The last I heard (it's been a while, but I was unable to locate the mail to check the date) was that they were going to offer it via their own website initially, to limited regions, with Amazon hopefully not long after. The phrasing lead me to believe that there are some things for them to work out before they can sell it via Amazon, but that's conjecture on my part. Also, things have changed a bit in the world since then, trade war and all.

For me, not being in the US and with Amazon having no local presence, getting it straight from them should be a lot cheaper than buying it from Amazon after they've been imported and taxed through the roof there. I'm curious to see what availability ends up being. Norway's a tiny country so with my luck it won't even be possible to get here (for some reason it even stopped being possible to order here during the extended kickstarter period).

[Theo]

3 hours ago, Mascot said:

The last I heard (it's been a while, but I was unable to locate the mail to check the date) was that they were going to offer it via their own website initially, to limited regions, with Amazon hopefully not long after.

Yeah found the last email i received March 26th

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Retail Availability
Retail is starting to take shape. While we’re running just a few weeks behind our original timeline, we’re very close. Right now, we’re finalizing the last pieces to make sure the retail experience is smooth and solid from day one.

The initial launch will be exclusive to our website at jetkvm.com. We know many of you are hoping for Amazon availability as well - especially for the faster shipping and more flexible return options - and we’re actively working on that. Discussions are ongoing, but not finalized yet.

That said, we’ve put a lot of effort into making the checkout and shipping experience on our site as close as possible to what you’d expect from Amazon - fast fulfillment, straightforward returns, and responsive support. More on that soon.

 

[Sonic]

There will also a PoE version.

FAQ on Kickstarter (24th of October 2024):

While there won’t be a Power over Ethernet version just yet, a PoE-compatible JetKVM device is on our roadmap.

Edited 5 hours ago by Sonic