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What prevents das keyboard from working with kvms? (info from www.daskeyboard.com) Why would a keyboard not be compatible with a kvm?

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My guess would be the integrated USB hub.

Because the KVM has to pass the keyboard commands through to the machine, most are probably not designed to work in USB daisy-chaining configurations. Some KVM's even convert the USB interface to the old PS2 interface.

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I know ConnectPRO's USB DDM KVM switches may work with Das Keyboard without problems. The patented DDM (Dynamic Device Mapping) technology allows any HID devices (not limited to keyboards or mouses) to be connected to the console side of KVM switch at the same time still maintain 100% transparent features of the shared devices (USB HID devices).

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Since the Das Keyboard has blank buttons, the hub does not know what keys to pass on to the computer.

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-1. If the Das Keyboard has blank keys, the logic inside the keyboard is the same as any other keyboard. When you press a key, a keycode is sent, whatever is (or is not) written or engraved on the keycap. – Snark Oct 25 '09 at 6:10
OOh, forgot this site is serious. Sometimes I try to make a joke ;) – bert Oct 25 '09 at 6:44
jokes on stackexchange sites are probably best suited for either the comments, or immediately followed by a helpful, on-topic answer. – Tyler Jan 31 '11 at 5:53
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