Product Spotlight: SMART 116 IP (KVM IP Switch -1 User - 16 Ports)

This week we look at the Minicom Smart 116IP :

The Minicom Smart 116IP (KVM IP) Switch gives a system administrator secure, BIOS level access and control to a rack of up to 16 servers either remotely or locally. Smart 116IP is a rack-mountable KVM access solution that can be managed seamlessly under Minicom's Access IT centralized management system - making it the ideal solution for forward looking corporations requiring a versatile, high-performance KVM switch today, and centralized management tomorrow.
Smart 116 IP is also ideal for SMB’s operating servers that require the flexibility of both local and remote administration (local analog, LAN, WAN or Internet).

Highlights:

• Controls up to 16 servers from a single console
• Local or internet connection
• AccessIT enabled
• New ROC (RICC on Cable) technology
• Up to 30m/100ft between computer and switch
• Rack-mountable, space-saving
• Multi-layer security
• Multi-platform capable
  

Product Reference: 0SU70030A (USA Orders) 0SU70030 (All other orders)

Free online product test drive available for this product>>

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Related Material:

Minicom Technical Update: Update firmware for the Smart 116 IP
Minicom Technical Update: Product Upgrades for Smart 116 IP
White Paper: Remote Support using KVM IP Technology
Webinar On-Demand: Video - The SmartRack 116-116 IP Switch from Minicom (2:10 minutes)

Product Spotlight: Minicom KVMS (KVM + Serial Extender)

This week we look at Minicom KVMS ExtenderThe Minicom KVMS Extender is a powerful, long-range solution that extends your computer and Serial device up to 300m/1000ft from your keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) workstation over a single CAT5 cable. Proprietary skew compensation technology gives superior video quality over long distances, enhancing the operational flexibility for both KVM and digital signage applications.


Highlights:

• 300m/1000ft range
• Skew compensation for best video quality over long distance
• Unique video & mouse performance – remote screen feels local
• Dual user function enables local or remote computer control
• Remote black screen command for on-site maintenance
• Full serial communication for querying remote screen

Ideal applications:

• Adding an extended KVM console for clean room/industrial/ business/office applications
• Touch screen & kiosk separation from computer
• Digital signage screen separation from media player

Product Reference: 0DT50002

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Related Material:

• White Paper: Complex network device environments - Overcoming the management challenge
• Webinar On-Demand: Building upon your legacy data center infrastructure – Do More With Less (32 min)
• Minicom Technical Update: Integrating KVMS Extenders into Digital Signage
  Applications
• Minicom Technical Update: File transfer between computers using the KVMS
  system
  
  

Product Spotlight - Smart 2 Buy Switches for Small to Mid-size Businesses

For a number of years, 2 user switches have been the most popular model of KVM in the data center. From the enterprise to the mid-tier to a small company’s server room, two concurrent users is the most commonly requested configuration in the KVM industry. There have been a handful of studies done to understand why 2 user switches are so popular which found that the inherent blocking built in to single user switches is most likely the reason.

In small data rooms like an SMB environment with between 20-30 servers, a multi-user KVM IP switch is a perfect tool for cost effective remote, BIOS level server management, as well as local, at the rack access. The ROC dongles for 2 user switches allow servers to be up to 100’ from the switch with no video resolution distortion. This means more than 1 cabinet or servers/desktops (not in a cabinet) can be connected to the switch and managed effortlessly.

Minicom recently added a couple of 2-user switches to our Smart Family Line, a competitively priced solution for businesses with multiple branch locations. These offices often have several servers and network devices but do not have a full time IT person. Remote BIOS level access provides IT staff at corporate headquarters with a quick, cost effective and simple way to get access to servers and devices in remote offices.

The new Smart 216 IP, also available with 32 ports - Smart 232 IP, enables one local and two remote users, access and control of up to 16 (or 32) servers. In addition, two remote users can operate serial sessions for controlling serial devices such as routers, managed network switches or PDU's.

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Related Resources:

• White Paper: “Remote Support using KVM IP Technology”
• Upcoming Webinar: Remote KVM Management 101, March 24th, 2:00 EST
• NEW Webcast: The Smart 2-User KVM Series
• Free Live Online Demo of all Minicom IP Products