KVM over IP Remotely access and control your servers & devices including your power strips with KVM over IP The number of KVM over IP Digital Pathways shown below, equals the number of possible Remote Concurrent KVM over IP Users
Remote access digital KVM over IP products (also known as IP KVM switches) eliminate distance limitations by allowing secure remote access and control of servers and other network devices. KVM over IP solutions can be configured to allow either in-band or out-of-band access. Some KVM over IP management components allow you to cold cycle power and even measure power consumption. Remote access digital KVM Switches, IP KVM's, and secure KVM over IP solutions including models w/Dual Power & Virtual Media. Some KVM over IP models allow users to remotely authenticate using Smart Card/CAC readers.
Digital KVM over IP and Digital KVM Switch over IP KVM Products & Solutions Remote Access Digital KVM over IP products (also known as IP KVM switches) are non-intrusive hardware-based solutions that allow you both in-band and out-of-band access to all servers connected to your KVM switch, or directly connected to the KVM Over IP switch. Utilizing advanced security and regardless of operating system, these Remote Access KVM Over IP products allow you to remotely control all your servers/CPUs ? including pre-boot functions such as editing CMOS settings and power cycling your servers. All of these Remote Access KVM Over IP products allow you access via your internal LAN/WAN, and some allow connectivity via the Internet or dial-in access via ISDN or standard 56K modems.
Considerations When Evaluating KVM over IP Switches
As you browse through these KVM Switch product pages to determine which KVM Switch solution best meets your requirements, carefully consider the following:
What expansion options (for both your users/administrators and your servers) does this KVM switching solution offer?
What are the KVM switch's cable length limitations?
How much cabling is required??
What type of cable media does the KVM switch require - coax cable, single, dual CAT5, or fiber optic? Some use more than one, for example CAT5 and coax - an important topology consideration when considering cost and ease of installation.
What are the switch's multi-platform capabilities, and for non-PC environments does the KVM do keyboard mapping or allow you to use your native keyboard?
Does the KVM switch's level of security suit your needs?
What redundancy does the KVM offer if one of its components were to fail? How would a failure of any of the KVM switches / components affect your servers and your ability to control them?
How is KVM extension handled?
Does the KVM offer IP and in-band options?
What are the KVM switch's power cycling options?
Are your space-constrained in your current environment?
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