"KVM
refers to "keyboard,
video, and mouse".
These three items are collectively known as a KVM
console"
Benefits
of KVM Switches
Reduce costs
Improved business continuity
Hardware platform and OS independence
KVM for the
Enterprise
The typical enterprise IT environment is characterized
by countless racks of servers located in multiple
data centers and remote offices around the world.
Deploying independent, standalone KVM switches
at every rack can be extremely inconvenient and
inefficient.
A comprehensive solution that includes analog
and/or digital KVM switches, serial console control
and centralized management software can help manage
an entire enterprise’s IT infrastructure
– whether in local and remote data centers,
Network Operations Centers (NOC), or branch and
satellite locations.
Analog KVM solutions provide secure, out-of-band
access and control of servers and other devices
in an IT network. The out-of-band access capability
of an analog KVM switch means IT personnel can
enjoy clear, non-blocked access to all connected
devices with the highest video quality. By combining
an analog KVM solution with various connectivity
options such as Cat5, Fiber, or even IP, enterprises
can significantly extend the geographic reach
of their analog KVM solution.
Digital KVM solutions provide highly secure access,
control, and management of an entire enterprise
infrastructure via a single Web-based interface.
They provide the convenience of remote management
software with the power of rack-based KVM switches.
Multiple users can have secure access and control
of multiple servers and platforms using a variety
of access and connectivity options. The appliance
model of a digital KVM switch enables plug-and-play
installation, so IT personnel can leverage the
existing infrastructure for consolidated access
to almost every enterprise IT device, anytime,
from anywhere, all via a web browser.
Combining KVM switches with centralized management
software provides control and management of multiple,
distributed data centers. Data center staff can
have total enterprise-wide control of every device
in multiple data centers -- whether local, regional,
or global, using a single IP address from a single
screen.