Multi-user, Multi-Platform KVM
switches are ideal for stand-alone solutions and smaller
environments. For larger applications see the
Enterprise KVM Switch solutions page.
Raritan Paragon II UMT242
2-User 42-Port Single Cat5 KVM Switch
lets you control up to Thousands
of Computers (only 1U!)
Avocent
AutoView 200 Two simultaneous users and
built-in remote access capability up to
500' away
Multi-User KVM Switches
Multi-User / Multi-Platform KVM Switch Products work
as stand-alone solutions for smaller environments. Some
can be configured in combination with their more advanced
enterprise family of product solutions.
As you browse these KVM Switch product
pages in deciding which KVM Switch solution is best for your
requirements, it will serve you well to carefully consider KVM
Switch features such as:
What expansion options (for both your users/administrators
and your servers) does this KVM switching solution offer?
What are the KVM switches' cable length limitations?
How much cabling is required?
What type of cable media does the KVM switch require - coax
cable, single or dual cat5,fiber optic. Some use more than
one, for example cat5 and coax - an important topology consideration
when considering cost and ease of installation.
What are it's multi-platform capabilities, and for non-PC
environments does the KVM do keyboard mapping or allow you
to use your native keyboard?
Does the level of security the KVM offers suit your needs?
What redundancy does the KVM offer if one of it's components
were to go down? And how will a failure of any of the KVM
switches/components affect your servers and your ability
to control them?
How is KVM extension handled?
Does the KVM offer ip and in-band options?
What are the KVM's power cycling options?
And importantly, all KVM's save your rack space, but how
much differs greatly depending on the matrix topology of
the KVM.
Datacenter Solutions: Server Racks, Remote Power, Rack
Cooling, Monitoring and KVM over IP, is not just what 42U
specializes in - it's what we do!
