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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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Mix and Match Avocent IPKVM with APC Server Module?

We have an Avocent DSR 1030 not currently being used and a good number of APC CAT5/IP KVM Server Modules. These say they are for an APC AP 5460, however, is there anything special about the APC modules that require them to be paired with APC gear,…
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Simple KVM question

I have this KVM here at work to support about 6 servers http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107413 Now my problem is that the management console I want to use is a tad bit far away , 16 - 20 feet. I believe I could get this…
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Does Dell's iDRAC come with its own Ethernet Port?

Does Dell's iDRAC come with its own Ethernet Port, or will I have to dedicate one of my regular Ethernet ports (Broadcom onboard) for the DRAC IPKVM traffic?
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What is IPKVM and why would I need that to install SQL Server on my Web Server?

I have a dedicated server, and will be installing SQL Server. However, my hosting company said they can connect an external CD ROM drive and give me KVM over IP to install SQL Server. My question is, what is IPKVM, and how does it work? Do I need…
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KVM access via ipmitool

Is there a way to provide to a new user "KVM access" using ipmitool or sol? There is a checkbox in User Management settings and I can check it manually, but I have a few hundreds of servers (Lenovo, Inspur, Huawei, Asus, Gigabyte) and it is going to…
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Identifying a Belkin KVM Switch Cable

I have 2 of these cables lying around that come with the used rack that I purchased. I am trying to identify these cables and what KVM switch they connect to. Belkin KVM switch cable
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Lenovo ThinkServer RD440 Remote KVM not working

I've got two ThinkServer RD440 servers and equipped them with the extension to use KVM via BMC Web interface. But it's not completely working: When starting the server I can send the F1 key to enter setup via the Java console, but then in BIOS no…
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ESXi requires a 4k monitor for a Mac server, how can I display this on a server room 1080p monitor?

Apple macOS is licensed for virtualization only if running on Apple hardware. VMWare ESXi 7.0 Update 3 has support for Apple's 2018 Intel (Macmini8,1). This works well. However, I need to roll around a cart with a 4k monitor because VMWare ESXi…
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Startech SVx41HDI Series Server Remote Control Usage Question - How do I switch away from a dead port?

We have a Startech KVM over IP model SV841HDI and it was stuck pointing a port where the machine has been removed. We ended up having to physically plug something into that port in order to switch ports again, meaning that if someone in support…
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How to connect to VMs on VMware ESXi using physical connections

My site is using the V sphere client to manage the VM, and there is a KVM switch attached to the hosts(VMware ESXi, 7.0.2, 17867351). I'm wondering if I can use the KVM switch to access the VMs inside each host?
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Belkin Flip KVM keyboard skip problems

I have just bought a Belkin Flip 2 port KVM. Functionally it is almost there except I have a keyboard sticking problem. So if I type the word 'Hello' it will often (about 25% of the time) output 'Hellooooooooooooooooooooo'. If I plug the keyboard…
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Network access to KVM adapter

I have a one end of a Fujitsu-Siemens KVM S2-Adapter PS/2 VGA connected to the local network and the ps2/vga to a server. I am wondering how I can establish a connection to this adapter or if I need to hook it up to a KVM switch to be able to access…
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Remote administration in datacenters

Given that running a data center presumably requires BIOS level access to each server, which protocols (hardware & software) are most commonly used? I understand that KVM switches are fairly standard, but does this mean that each server requires…
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tripp-lite kvm B022-U16-IP factory default reset

It's the weekend and tripp-lite support not available. I have a B022-U16-IP KVM, i used default password and set a new ip adress and re--logged in via web with default passwords. I replaced adminsitrator user and rebooted - and now cannot log in…
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Commodity hardware related, i'm searching for a ILO, BMC, ALOM and in general IPMI alternate solution

I'm searching for a composite solution to have the same features of an IPMI controller on commodity hardware independently from arch/model and without excessive device dependencies. Essentially the problem can be divided in 2 parts: 1- remote…
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