subject: Kvm Switch Provides All Benefits And Eliminates The Problem Of Distances [print this page] Multiple computers can be controlled using a single Keyboard, Monitor and mouse (KVM) with the help of KVM Switches. KVM Switches are useful in places where there are multiple computers and no need for separate input devices for them. These switches support multiple platforms like SUN, IBM, HP, Dell, Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000, UNIX and also MAC. KVM Switches help in proper utilization of space and managing cables. Control can be switched between computers by pressing just a single button on the KVM Switch.
There are various types of KVM Switches available in the market nowadays. The USB KVM enables a user to control up to sixteen USB computers using a single USB keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor. These switches come up in 2, 4, 8 and 16 port versions. USB KVM switches have a built in on screen display which helps in server management. Some models of these switches include audio and microphone features also. These units are hot pluggable and can be controlled via hot keys, on screen display as well as push buttons in front of unit.
An IP KVM switch provides all benefits of KVM Switches and also eliminates the problem of distances. They allow secure remote access to manage connected PCs to the IP KVM via TCP/IP network also. With the help of these KVM Switches, a user can manage his entire network from any location just by using a 128 bit secure browser. KVM Switches over IP switch is available in 8-port and 16-port sizes. These KVM Switches support high resolution up to 1920 x 1440 locally and 1600 x 1200 via IP. Rackmount IP KVM Switches are cascadable for up to 128 servers. The main feature of this switch is cost effective remote server management likewise.
Dual DVI KVM allows one keyboard, mouse and two DVI displays to control multiple computers and dual display. Dual DVI KVM Switch is built in rugged metal enclosure. KVM Switches are available in 2 and 4 port versions with PS2 mouse and keyboard and DVI-I video connections. These switches use the simple push button functionality.
KVM Switches are used in places where multiple computers are involved. They find their use in conference rooms, airports, hotels, military and security establishments, government and also commercial business.
KVM Switches is a hardware device that allows users to access multiple CPUs from some single or multiple keyboards, mice and these monitors. Reverse KVM Switches units work the other way around where one computer can be controlled from multiple locations.
KVM over Cat5 are latest and greatest products in KVM technology. Cat5 kvm allows network administrators to connect multiple computers or servers via cat5 / cat5e/cat6 UTP cable to the switch and control from a single keyboard, video and also mouse. This switch was designed to provide added benefits to these users, such as eliminate cable clutter, achieve longer distances between the server and the switch, better cable management, higher density and the multiplatform capabilities.
KVM over IP is similar in form and function of a traditional KVM. It allows multiple computers to be connected to the KVM Switches and be controlled by a single user's keyboard, video and mouse station. The difference is Remote Access Server has added IP functionality, which means you can access any of the connected servers via 128 bit secure browser from anywhere in the world over IP like (SSL v3, RSA, AES, HTTP, HTTPs, CSR). This can translates into cost efficient remote server management.
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