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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Product Announcement: Multi-User, Remote Access KVM Switch

We just released a couple of new KVM products, although they are basically the same product, there are different options to choose for it to perfectly serve your needs.


The new KVM switches for rack environments are a part of the "Smart" Line of KVM Switches by Minicom.


The official press release says....

The Smart 216 IP and the Smart 232 IP, multi-user, remote access KVM switches, are designed for IT managers of server rooms and data centers. The new products enable one local and two remote system administrators secure BIOS level access and control of up to 16 or 32 servers. Two additional remote users can also operate serial sessions for controlling serial devices such as routers, managed network switches or PDU’s. Like all Smart line KVM switches, the 216 IP and 232 IP offer seamless integration into Minicom’s centralized management system for remote IT – KVM.net ® II.

“These new products help round out Minicom’s Smart KVM line and position it as a major player in mid to high range server room and data center environments,” says Minicom’s Vice-President of Marketing Eran Kessel.

The Smart 216 IP and Smart 232 IP are rack-mountable, 1U sized switches that feature Minicom KVM over CAT5 technology that directly connects the switch to each server in the room, eliminating cable clutter and providing up to 30m/100ft of distance between server and switch. They also have built-in web servers enabling two remote users seamless access to target servers via a single IP address.

“The versatile, high-performance Smart 216 IP and Smart 232 IP provide solutions for many of the challenges facing distributed server rooms and data centers,” says KVM Product Manager Benny Hayumi.

Protected access is guaranteed via industry standard security protocols. Minicom utilizes the advanced 128-bit SSL protocol to guard your corporate data through every kind of remote access device. This technology efficiently prevents unauthorized access and security breaches.

Highlights of this product:

• Control of up to 16/32 servers by two remote users and one local user




• Control of two serial devices by two additional remote users




• KVM.net® II enabled




• Seamless power control




• Supports USB keyboard and mouse




• ROC technology - up to 30m/100ft between computer and switch




• Rack-mountable, space-saving




• High industry standard security




• Multi-platform capable




• Easy configuration and installation

The new products have just been released from development and are available for orders and shipping immediately. Contact your local Minicom office for more details about any of our products and to set up a free online product demo.