KVM switches allow you to manage multiple servers from a single keyboard, video (monitor) and mouse device. Our KVM switches allow IT managers to monitor and control Windows, SUN, Linux and Unix servers using both local and remote POST and BIOS-level access. The range includes Analog, CAT-5 Analog and IP-connected KVM switches.
NetShelter KVM switches offer multi-platform support and are compatible with major operating systems and network platforms including Windows, Sun, Unix and Linux. They provide a scalable cascading architecture in the form of a modular solution with true scalability for future network expansion. When problems occur, KVM switches allow for easy troubleshooting and diagnostics. Occupying only 1U in height and with low power consumption, our KVM switches are space and energy efficient. They are ideal for IT network management and are easy to install and operate.
Computer and small server rooms tend to only have one or two server racks to protect from power outages. For these installations, a rackmount UPS if often the preferred solution. There are some factors to consider when planning to install an uninterruptible power supply in a server rack which do not apply to a floor standing tower system.
Server rack densities are increasing and have quadrupled over the last 9 years from 2011 to 2020. From 2.4kW/rack to 8.4kW/rack according to the latest survey by the Uptime Institute. What affect are these increasing demands having on server rack deployment, power protection and cooling system arrangements and what is the primary cause of data centre outages.
Server racks are designed for one purpose and that is to provide an easy and secure way to house IT servers and their associated networking devices. Most organisations will have at least one server rack and the problem for many today is how to expand their existing installation to take advantage of new server technologies.
OSD stands for On Screen Display. OSD is a KVM switch function that allows switching between connected servers and computers via a ‘pop-up’ menu. Using unique names for each of the connected devices makes selection easy and reduce the chances of selecting an incorrect device.
KVM stands for Keyboard Video Mouse. A KVM switch integrates these separate devices into an easy to install, (typically 1U high) rack mount device for installation into a serve cabinet. A KVM switch provides an easy way to monitor and control of multiple servers and computers within an IT network.
Suitable KVM switches can be connected for scalability to increase capacity when further servers and computers are added to an IT network. Please check the individual features of each KVM switch to confirm if the device is suitable for cascading.
