| KVM Switch is a device that best suits those who | | | | 4. The 4-user KVM Switches allow the users to |
| desire to access their computers from distant | | | | handle dozens of servers, but in the case of |
| locations. While purchasing a KVM Switch | | | | integrated switches, hundreds of administrators |
| (keyboard, video and mouse), one must | | | | are permitted to control thousands of servers. |
| remember certain things to ascertain the best | | | | 5. The desktop and server rack cable clutter is |
| buy. | | | | significantly reduced by the Cat5 KVM Switches, |
| Things to keep in min: | | | | thereby allowing the user and computer to be |
| 1. If implementing KVM over IP is what you have | | | | placed at large distances, hence allowing immense |
| in your mind, the options available are front-end IP | | | | flexibility. |
| products and pure digital applications. In the case | | | | 6. 1600X1200 at 60Hz over IP is the maximum |
| of front end IP products - on an existing KVM | | | | resolution that could be provided by the switch, |
| switch, they permit the remote users to gain | | | | however if your requirement is for a higher |
| secure access. However, in the case of pure | | | | resolution device then you could certainly go for |
| digital applications – the administrators are | | | | analog switches. |
| allowed to gain access to BIOS-level of the | | | | In case if you wish to control multiple PS2 based |
| attached servers through the communication with | | | | computers that have dual DVI video, with the |
| the networked digital KVM Switch. | | | | help of a single keyboard, mouse and two |
| 2. Audio Support is available by some of the | | | | monitors, then you could opt for Dual DVI KVM |
| switches; also some devices come along with the | | | | Switch. The switch has been designed similar to a |
| provision for multi user switches that have the | | | | desktop model and the operating systems that it |
| audio support functionality. | | | | supports are Linux, DOS and Windows 95/98/SE |
| 3. Existing authentications scheme like LDAP, | | | | ME/2000/XP; it also supports high resolution and is |
| RADIUS or Active Directory are some of the | | | | available in 2 and 4 port versions. |
| leverages that the administrator are allowed. | | | | |