SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S
Expert rating8 / 10
- Port Count:
- 8 computers
- Video Standard:
- DVI-D
- Price:
- $544.68
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Manufacturer: SmartAVI Last updated: 2026-09-12
SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S (8-Port DVI-D KVM with USB Sharing) Review
SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S 8-port DVI-D KVM switch with USB sharing, on-screen display menu, single monitor multi-PC workstation, digital video desktop KVM
Doubles the port count of the 4-port DVN models for the same single-monitor use case, adding an on-screen display menu to make picking a source among eight machines less of a button-mashing exercise.
OSD Makes 8 Ports Manageable
Cycling through 8 sources with a single button gets tedious; the on-screen display menu lets a user jump straight to a named computer instead of stepping through each one in sequence.
Common Use in Test Labs and Trading Floors
QA labs juggling many test rigs, or trading desks with several data feeds on separate machines, are the typical buyer for this port count at this price.
Comparison to Alternatives
SmartAVI's DVN-8PS covers the same 8-port count with added audio switching for roughly $78 more. If only 4 ports are needed, the SM-DVN-4S or SM-DVN-4D-S cost less. Raritan's Dominion KX III line starts where local switches like this end — once remote IP access matters, not just local desktop switching.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Push-button, hotkey and OSD menu local desktop switching |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | DVI-D (digital only) |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920x1200 |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
In the box and price
| Price | 544.68 USD |
|---|
| Brand | SmartAVI |
|---|---|
| Model | SM-DVN-8S |
| List Price | $699.00 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8 / 10
A capable, affordable 8-port desktop KVM with a genuinely useful OSD menu, let down only by the lack of audio switching.
Best for
- QA labs or trading desks juggling 8 machines on one monitor
- Offices needing an OSD menu to navigate many sources quickly
- Budget-conscious 8-port DVI desktop KVM deployments
Not for
- Setups needing audio switching (see the DVN-8PS)
- Dual-monitor desks (see the SM-DVN-4D-S at 4 ports)
- Remote/IP-based access requirements (see Raritan Dominion KX III)
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S (8-Port DVI-D KVM with USB Sharing)?
The SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S (8-Port DVI-D KVM with USB Sharing) is a KVM switch from SmartAVI. Key specs: Port Count 8 computers, 1 console, Switching Method Push-button, hotkey and OSD menu local desktop switching, Video Standard DVI-D (digital only), Max Resolution 1920x1200, USB Hub Ports 2 shared USB 2.0 ports for keyboard/mouse/peripherals.
Who is the SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S (8-Port DVI-D KVM with USB Sharing) best suited to?
It suits qa labs or trading desks juggling 8 machines on one monitor, offices needing an osd menu to navigate many sources quickly, budget-conscious 8-port dvi desktop kvm deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the SmartAVI SM-DVN-8S (8-Port DVI-D KVM with USB Sharing)?
It is a poor fit for setups needing audio switching (see the dvn-8ps), dual-monitor desks (see the sm-dvn-4d-s at 4 ports), remote/ip-based access requirements (see raritan dominion kx iii).
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