SMART IP EXTENDER
2. Introduction
The Smart IP Extender (IP Extender) from Minicom Advanced Systems redirects local keyboard, mouse and video data to a remote computer. All data is transmitted via IP.
IP Extender features, remote KVM access and control via a LAN or Internet connection. IP Extender provides a
The IP Extender can also be used in a multi administrator and multi server environment. Combining one or several IP Extenders with a KVM switched matrix allows access to multiple remote servers over via single remote console. The IP Extender combines digital remote KVM access via IP networks with a comprehensive and integrated system management.
Figure 1 illustrates the connections of IP Extender to its host, to peripheral devices, to the power source and to the local area network.
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Figure 1 IP Extender usage scenario
IP Extender is multi user capable, i.e. up to 64 concurrent users may use IP Extender to administrate a remote site. Figure 2 illustrates a configuration with concurrent users on a number of servers connected by a KVM switching matrix using one or more IP Extenders. Using more than one IP Extender in a configuration prevents blocking administrators who use the switching matrix.
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