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Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

Better known by its acronym, KVM. A device that passes keyboard, video and mouse functions between a user and a computer. These devices are used to control multiple computers and/or remote computer(s) and may be either hardware or software-based.

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what is kvm over ip?

what is kvm over ip? can someone explain?
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Install image with Ansible via IPMI?

Is there a way to install an image on and provision a bare metal SuperMicro IPMI server from the ground up with Ansible via in-band IPMI over VPN? I'm looking to see if I can automate the installation part of the process so all I need to do is add…
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AST2150 Console Redirection (KVM over IP)

I am using AST2150 Base Board Management Controller which supports KVM over IP. It's connected to the network. Everything is good except the Console Redirection. The console redirection comes up as a blank screen. Is there anything special that…
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Can someone recommend a single-port IP-KVM?

I'm looking for a small rock solid device I can configure with a static IP or DHCP and ship somewhere where a moron can hook it up to a server and I can access the box. Quality software with quick reliable response so that I can configure RAID etc…
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Hardware monitor+keyboard switch for a small server room

Here's the situation, there's a small server room in our office (~4 active servers), but only one monitor/keyboard. Currently monitor and keyboard are connected to the most used server, but if the need to diagnose a different box would arise, I'd…
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Recommendations for KVM for server rack

I'm looking to purchase 8 or 16-port KVMs for servers, and I would like some recommendations as to what to look for, and what some reputable brands are. I don't need an IP KVM, but I do need it to be USB and PS/2. I had pretty much settled on a…
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Software KVM (keyboard-video-mouse)

Very simply what software KVM's would you recommend for using on Windows?
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Supermicro X10 motherboard with discrete GPU and onboard IPMI GPU and access via KVM

Is it possible to have both GPUs running and connected to displays at the same time (with mirrored displays for example) but then also connect via the IPMI iKVM to the built in GPU? I will need access to a remote workstation with an X10 class…
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HP ProLiant DL380 Gen9 : does not detect USB keyboard/Mouse after legacy BIOS boot up

I have a HP proliant DL380 gen 9 which was working just fine, but after a reboot both the USB keyboard and mouse are no longer detected after the legacy BIOS startup. I tried to use them directly connected to the server, and to go through the iLO…
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How can I access the bios remotely on a desktop computer acting as a server?

What are the options for having remote control via network of a computer even down to the "bios" level. I've seen Dell's DRAC / Out-of-band management that they have for their servers, and typically is a built-in management card. I'm asking about…
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Does exist any IP-KVM that connects to motherboards pinheads with powerbutton, reset, etc.?

Exists couple of "servers" based on usual consumers motherboard, without any remote capabilities. Is there any kvm with modules, that connects to pin header of motherboard, where powerbutton, reset button, hdd led located and allows to remotely…
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How to remote boot from bios and install an operating system from local USB

So we have a bunch of systems distributed across a semi-large area and are looking to upgrade soon. We are looking for systems that could preferably be booted from a USB drive in the system remotely. I've seen things referencing IP KVMs and vPro to…
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Is there a good way to build a DIY LCD KVM?

I've wondered for some time whether it would be possible to build an LCD KVM. My server room has two KVM switches with CRTs, and I really don't want to shell out $1000+ on one of the nice 1U rackmount pull-out KVMs just for a bit more rack space. Is…
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Cold Booting a Server over IP KVM - Which Type of PDU is Required?

If I get an IP KVM, what type of Power Distribution Unit (PDU) would I need in order to perform cold boots of a server? Would I need a switched type of PDU or will any PDU be okay? I am looking for a cheap solution so that I can reboot a single…
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BladeCenter console keyboard layout

We have an IBM BladeCenter T with 4 blades, which is connected to an IBM Rack Console via a D-Link 8-port KVM. The BladeCenter also has it's own internal KVM. Several other servers are also connected to the DKVM. The console works fine with all the…
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