Single port PS2 KVM over IP
2.2 When the server is dead
Obviously, fixing hardware defects is not possible using a remote management device. Nevertheless PS/2 KVM over IP gives the administrator valuable information about the type of a hardware failure. Serious hardware failures can be categorized into five different categories with different chances to happen:
I.Hard disk failure 50%
II.Power cable detached, power supply failure 28%
III.CPU, Controller, main board failure 10% IV. CPU fan failure 8%
V.RAM failure 4%
Using PS/2 KVM over IP, administrators can determine which kind of serious hardware failure has occurred (See table 2.1).
Type of failure | Detected by |
Hard disk failure | Console screen, CMOS |
Power cable detached, power supply failure | Server remains in power on state after power on |
| command has been given. |
CPU Controller, main board failure. | Power supply is on, but there is no video output. |
CPU fan failure | By server specific management software |
RAM failure |
Table 2.1:Host system failures and how they are detected.
2.3 Features
Manage serves around the world
KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) access over IP, ISDN or analogous telephone line. BIOS level access
SSL encryption
No impact on server or network performance
Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capture
Port to connect a user console for direct analogous access to KVM switch Local Mouse suppression (only when using SUN’s Java Virtual Machine) Remote power management and remote system management
Can be use with any standard KVM
Low Density CAT5 cable to eliminate cable clutter at the rack
