CAT5 KVM Switch - Server Management

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Single User KVM Switches (CAT5)

We offer a range of single user switches that allow one person to control one of the many attached computers using one Keyboard, Video screen and Mouse, known collectively as a Console.

The person can access the switch at the rack (Console A), via a web browser (Console B), from a nearby room over a CAT5 extender (Console C)or through a combination of these methods.

The computers are connected to the switch with CAT5 utp cables. Typically this cable type offers easier cable management plus more choice of lengths and availability than traditional COAX KVM cables.

The RJ45 plug at the end of the cable connects to a small adaptor that connects to the server's monitor, keyboard and mouse ports.

	Minicom Smart Console A to 8 and 16 port switches, recommended for desktop and 19" rack- mounted applications.
	Cyberview CAT5 (PC, Mac & SUN) Console A or A + C to 16 and 32 ports switches with On Screen Display (OSD). Supports PS/2, USB PC and SUN servers plus 40m cable lengths.Recommended for 19" rack-mount applications
	Raritan Masterconsole CAT Console A or A + C to 8 and 16 port switches with On Screen Display (OSD) and push button selection. Supports PS/2, USB, SUN USB and Serial Console. Recommended for multiplatform 19" rack-mounted applications.

Multi User KVM Switches

Where you have more than one person that need access to the switched computers our multi-user switches can handle between 2 - 16 simultaneous users.

	Raritan Paragon II(PC, SUN & Serial) Supports 2, 4, 8 and 16 simultaneous Console A, B or C users controlling 1000's of computers. All in one solution, recommended where high quality video performance is required. Provides a low cost entry into scaleable multi-user switching.
	Cyberview (PC, USB & SUN) Type A and B two simultaneous user 16 and 32 port switches with On Screen Display (OSD), recommended for 19" rack-mount applications. Allow access from two locations or local access plus remote access over IP

Serial Console Port switches

If most of your systems use a serial console interface, the Raritan ConsoleSwitch connects directly to serial devices and will allow a local console or a remote console session to operate many connected serial devices.

Raritan Console Switch Connects 2 Type A serial terminals to 32 serial console ports. Recommended for 19" rack application. Features : - Simple plug and play installation Remote access with one modem port to connect to dial-up modem Small form factor — 1U high supplied with brackets Dual user simultaneous access from 2 terminals No emulation required, full serial access

KVM and Serial Extenders

If you dont want to work next to your computers, you can relocate the keyboard monitor and mouse to where you want them and connect back to the computer or switch via CAT5 UTP cable or fibre optic cable. These extenders can also be used to extend audio and serial signals over extended distances.

	Rose CrystalView Mini Extend KVM signals up to 150 feet at 1280 x 1024 resolution over a single Cat5 cable
	Rose CrystalView Mini Serial & Audio Extend KVM signals at 1280 x 1024 resolution, plus serial signals with up to 19,200 baud rate RTS,CTS,CTR,DSR flow control and 16bit, 38.4Khz digitised stereo audio over distances up to 150 feet over a single Cat5 cable
	Rose CrystalView Extend, PC KVM, Sun KVM, Serial, Audio up to 1000 feet over CAT 5. Many other options for multiple feeds, longer distances (up to 33,000 feet) over fibre