Choose Right IP KVM Switch for Your Business
With today’s advances in I.T. infrastructure technology it is now possible for many businesses running multiple computers on a network to operate globally, regardless of the company size. What used to be a big challenge for network administrators to control a network of many computers at a remote facility is now easy with the help of the IP KVM switch. These great devices allow the managing of several computers from just about location in the world, which is very convenient for I.T. staff.
An IP KVM switch makes it possible to lose the limitations brought by long distances, and as such makes it possible to manage computer systems locally or remotely using TCP/IP protocols. Off-site servers and other computers can be remotely accessed and controlled from a console connected to the KVM switch, or over the internet or LAN via a web browser.
The majority of IP KVM switches is platform independent and therefore will work with virtually all operating systems and network devices. There are models available in a choice of 2 through to 128 ports, which means that you can connect to a very large amount of servers remotely. Switching between computer servers can be accessed via buttons on the KVM switches or via menus or hot keys.
Should you be looking for KVM over IP equipment there are a few key functions you may wish to look out for before committing to a purchase. Think about what is most important for you or your IT staff. Investigate if the switch is flexible and secure enough to meet your requirements, and check if it gives you the excellent performance you desire. Here is a list of some of the main features to consider:
1. Do you need to be able to automatically detect video resolution for a high quality display?
2. Do you need integrated microprocessor emulation for individual port booting?
3. Do you need a KVM with a built-in BIOS level access for administration?
4. Will you need built-in plug and play technology that will not require software installation on servers and remote PCs?
5. Some models include an automatic scanning ability that constantly checks servers at intervals between 5 and 99 seconds. Is this something you would need?
6. Do you need a multilingual interface that lets users choose a preferred language?
7. Do you need an IP KVM switch that can support the performance benefits of Cat 5 or Cat 6 cables instead of the older standard cables?
These are just a few questions you can ask yourself when on the lookout for an IP KVM switch. Hopefully, if you take these ideas into consideration you will produce a short list of suitable switch that meets your requirements much quicker.
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