KVM Matrix Switch: Allows multiple Users to control multiple Servers
Multiple servers or CPUs can be controlled and operated by multiple users with the help of a KVM Matrix Switch. Offering multi platform capabilities these units can work with PCs, SUNs, MACs, IBMs, HPs and Dells as well as Windows Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, Linux, Netware, and Unix operating systems. Available in a 1U rack mount form factor, these switches have models with 8, 16 and 32 ports. For achieving greater configurations, they can be cascaded and can accommodate up to 256 servers when this is done. An important feature of a Matrix KVM unit is that it can be controlled by multiple users. There are different versions available of these units with VGA or CAT5e/6 connectors. Also, different versions support different numbers of user’s with local access and remote access via CAT5e/6 or TCP/IP.
Amongst many other features of a KVM Matrix device, the most prominent one includes the ability to offer local as well as remote access control (Cat5e/6 or TCP/IP). The OSD user interface has many enhanced features for administration and user management, including the capability to define Super Users. These users can create custom user profiles with access rights for specific KVM ports. English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese are also supported by its multilingual interface. These KVM units have CE, FCC, VCCI, TAA and RoHS approvals. They have optional 12, 24 and 48V power options. Operating and storage temperatures are 0 to 50 and -5 to 60 degrees Celsius respectively.
The IP KVM Switch is the high end version which allows a user to work securely via a remote keyboard, monitor and mouse using 128 bit secure IP access across the web. Operating on plug and play technology it provides seamless, secure access over IP via a web browser, allowing control down to the bios level. It does not require any additional software or device drivers to be installed on the servers or remote PCs. The CAT5e/6 switch also allows a maximum distance of 1000 feet from the KVM ports for remote access and server connections up to 40 feet using category cables. The LEDs on this device indicate the connectivity status and it also offers users the ability to set their own passwords.
A blessing for Network Administrators, the KVM Matrix Switch allows them to maintain and monitors servers or CPUs from multiple locations. These Matrix KVM units are mainly used in security agencies, remote monitoring facilities, training institutes, server room environments and large corporate offices.