Bratwurst

If I had a KVM switch with IP services, does that mean that I can connect via a remote computer and view the screen no matter what is happening at the terminal? So basically lets say I remotely reboot a server, I could see the POST screen, etc? Or if I had a server BSOD, I could see the blue screen from my desktop instead of running to the server room and up to the interface?

I am unsure so i was curious if you guys knew. If so, I want to get one of these for the company server room.

Thanks

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bendsley

Yes, you can see the POST, bootup and whatnot. Also, by having an IP-KVM switch, there is much less cable hassle in the back of the rack (assuming thats where its going). I used to have multiple cables coming out of the back of our rackmount units into a regular KVM switch. I then bought an IP-KVM switch that Dell sells and now I have very minimal cable visibility.

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Bratwurst

What was the model and cost if you don't mind me asking? How many servers do you have hooked up to it?

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bendsley

Dell PowerEdge 2161 IP KVM. The switch with 16 Pods (ports) was $3,755.19. We currently have 14 servers hooked up to it, all Dell PowerEdge.

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Bratwurst

Cool thanks - I am looking into what they offer. I need to pick up something like this and some APC management cards, but thats a different topic altogether!

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