| Outpost's
KVM Solutions |
| What is KVM?
KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) and KVM Switching is one method of
providing OBM. I am sure you seen the old "Crash Carts"
with a keyboard, a monitor and a mouse on them. The administrator
would have to walk to the troubled area and push the cart over
to the failed system and plug the KVM devices directly into the
unit to repair that station. This was a slow, labor-intensive
solution.
Then KVM switches were developed that were able to connect to
multiple servers through their I/O ports and enable centralized
local access from a single workstation. KVM switches provide a
good local OBM solution because they use the same interface (keyboard-video-mouse)
which with we are already familiar. However, most KVM solutions
are generally for local management only and remote access to the
servers is usually not possible.
Now, there are products that do offer KVM over IP, which allow
remote access to multiple servers. They generally require very
high bandwidth and do not work over dial-up lines. In addition,
KVM switches generally require software specific to particular
operating systems and may not support all platforms. KVM switches
are also limited to managing only specific servers and cannot
manage other intelligent devices such as routers, switches or
PBXs.
| For Secure Remote Monitoring and Fail-Safe Access to Severs
and virtually any intelligent device or network equipment;
OutPost Sentinel provides the Most Comprehensive and Fully
Integrated solutions anywhere!
From easily remotely accessing your servers to completely
and securely monitoring all the equipment for a dark data
center or Light’s Out Solution no one else can compare
to the functionality, security and flexability of OutPost
Sentinel Solutions. |
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| The Smart IP Sentinel system is a multi-user, multi-platform
solution for local and remote IP KVM server management, which
allows one local and one remote IP user to simultaneously
access and control 63 servers. Based on DS (Distributed
Switching) technology, the IP Sentinel is the most scalable
and flexible KVM solution for local and remote server management
- with IP access. With the Smart IP Sentinel businesses can
save the costs of downtime, travel, and expensive service
calls while increasing the productivity of their IT staff;
letting them manage, configure, troubleshoot and reboot remote
servers anywhere in the world. |
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| The Sentry II, micro-sized KVM switch, is especially
designed for better cable management and limited space environments.
Attach up to 63 of the 3 ½ inch Sentry II switches to servers
on a single line making it the ideal solution for high density server
and rack environments like server farms, data centers or corporate
server rooms. |
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| The micro-sized Sentry II provides much more
power than a conventional switch by freeing up rack space, eliminating
cable clutter and maximizing your flexibility. The Sentry It’s
are available for PS/2, Sun and USB connections.
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Smart CAT5 8 & 16 port
IP Switches
This economical line of 8 port and 16 port single user CAT5 Switches
is OutPost's next-generation line of powerful, compact, cutting-edge,
cost-effective rack mountable KVM switches. The sleek, 1U sized
Smart CAT5 line features CAT5 cable to eliminate cable clutter,
and powerful on-screen display control and management. The Smart
CAT5 IP Switches support 8 or 16 computers, letting you control
and operate your server room racks with just one keyboard, monitor
and mouse from wherever you may be.
Smart CAT5 8 & 16 port IP Switches use the innovative RIC
cabling technology |
| KVM Over IP, Digital
KVM, and KVM Switch Over IP |
 OutPost
Sentinel’s remote server access KVM products enable you to
have in band and out of band access to all your servers connected
to your KVM switch. The Smart IP Sentinel gives you secure (128
bit encrypted) access to all you servers regardless of operating
system. Control all your servers and be able to edit CMOS settings
or power cycle your servers. Using OutPost’s intelligent power
strips you can even remotely cold start or hard reboot your servers.
OutPost’s solutions take KVM management to new heights. You
can have secure remote access to all your server platforms and utilizing
the OPS Command Center and the ENS technology you can have the only
fully integrated and proactive solution available. Why wait for
your customers, whether internal or external, to notify you that
you network is not performing properly? With OutPost’s fully
integrated KVM, power and console management solution you get immediate
notification both in network and out of network and the ability
to monitor and access ANY device the ability to cycle power and
remotely perform soft and hard reboots. |
Buy platform-specific RIC (Remote Interface Connection)
cables to support PS/2, SUN, and USB, as and when you need them.
Then connect using standard Cat5 Cable.
Rack mounting kit included with all models. For more information,
please contact us. |
1025 Creek Ridge Pointe * Alpharetta
* GA 30005
www.outpostsentinel.com
678-867-9957 |
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