Introducing the New Raloy Dual Slide LCD Series

KVM Switches online is proud to offer the newest model in the Raloy Rack console family, the RD119 Dual Slide LCD Series. The RD119 provides you with an easy way to monitor your systems from outside the rack while maintaining secure access. It features a retractable 104 key notepad keyboard and independent LCD display using green LED-backlit panel technology. Simply slide the 19” LCD screen forward to display your monitoring systems or other critical applications for multiple servers, without having to open the rack. By keeping the rack locked, you are able to maintain the security of your systems. If you need to make updates or address an issue, slide the LCD screen back and a built-in keyboard appears.

This state-of-the-art modular rack console offers a space saving, streamlined approach to your rack environment by integrating your LCD monitor, KVM switch, Keyboard, and Mouse options in one unit. This convenient setup will not only save you space, but also maintain security. Setup is fast and easy. Simply plug in this cutting edge modular rack console with optional integrated KVM and you are ready to go.

You can purchase the Raloy RD119 Dual Slide LCD Series at KVM Switches Online or contact your KVM Switches Online sales representative at 1-877-586-6654.

KVM-Switches-Online.com Releases New KVM Product Selctor

With so many KVM choices, it sometimes helps to narrow your selections.  Now, selecting your KVM from all the different KVM vendors has become a lot easier with:

KVM Switches Online's new KVM Wizard and Rackmount Monitor Product Selector!

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Top KVM over IP Considerations

Digital KVM over IP products, or IP KVM switches, allow secure remote access and control of network devices including servers that eliminate distance limitations. These non-intrusive hardware-based solutions allow both in-band and out-of-band access to all servers connected to the KVM over IP switch. With advanced security across all operating systems, remote access via WAN/LAN includes pre-boot functions such as editing CMOS settings and power cycling your servers.

Top Considerations When Evaluating KVM over IP Switches

When deciding which KVM over IP solution is right for any data center application, carefully consider the following:

• What expansion options, for both users and servers, does this KVM switch offer?
• Are there any cable length limitations?
• How much additional cabling will be required?
• Does the KVM switch require coax cable, single or dual CAT5, or fiber optic? Some KVM over IP solutions offer more than one cabling option. Cable type is an important feature when considering cost and ease of installation.
• Does the KVM switch offer multi-platform support? For non-PC environments, does the KVM perform keyboard mapping or allow native keyboard support?
• Does the KVM over IP device offer enough security for a particular installation?
• Does the KVM offer any sort of redundancy to protect against failure?  How would a failure of any of the KVM switches components affect the servers and user's ability to control them?
• How is KVM extension handled?
• Does the KVM offer both IP and in-band options?
• What are the KVM switch's power cycling options?
• Are there specific space constraints in the current data center environment?

To compare different KVM over IP solutions from the leading vendors please visit 42U, your leading data center solutions provider. You might also be interested in KVM Switches Online's interactive KVM Comparison Tool.

Traditional KVM Technology Still Thriving!

In the most recent edition of Processor they raise the question "Is The Death of Traditional KVM Near?" They report that the demand for traditional KVM technolgy products remains strong! Below is a snippet from the article.

Is The Death Of Traditional KVM Near?
Don’t Bet On It Anytime Soon

As new technologies enter the marketplace, older ones tend to fade off into the sunset, but don’t close the door on traditional KVM technologies just yet. While some server manufacturers have begun to integrate KVM functions directly on the motherboard, thus prompting a premature death knell, the demand for traditional KVM products remains strong.

“I don’t think the traditional KVM is dead at all, as I find it to be very strong in ongoing markets, especially in the 2-port and 4-port switches where you don’t necessarily need IP KVM or the need to support servers remotely,” says Adrian Dickens, founder and managing director for Adder Technology (www.Processor.com/Adder), a UK-based KVM manufacturer. Richard Dominach, Raritan’s (www.Processor.com/Raritan1) KVM over IP product manager, agrees: “I think the current state of the traditional KVM is indeed healthy. Customers are making good use of KVM and related technologies.”

To read the complete article visit Processor.com.

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