Raritan introduces IP KVM switches

GURGAON: Raritan, a provider of solutions for managing IT infrastructure, today announced the availability of two KVM-over-IP models to its MasterConsole family of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches to simplify server maintenance for businesses with small and mid-sized server rooms and data centers.

Raritan said in a statement that its new MasterConsole IP18 and IP116 switches, which support eight and 16 servers, respectively, enable IT administrators to manage and troubleshoot remote servers from the convenience of their desktops, as well as servers at the local server rack.

MasterConsole IP switches are equipped with the industry's best-performing KVM-over-IP technology. In addition, the new MasterConsole switches are priced 20 percent less per port than enterprise-class KVM-over-IP switches.

"We have taken Raritan's proven MasterConsole KVM -- recognized by thousands of businesses as a brand synonymous with reliability and value -- and added the industry's best KVM-over-IP remote access technology, so that businesses with small and mid-sized server rooms and data centers can further improve operations uptime and reduce maintenance costs," said Scott McGlinchey, product manager, Raritan.

MasterConsole IP key features, include: Remote BIOS-level control; collaborative troubleshooting -- up to 15 remote users can view target server; multi-tiered security; certificate management; configurable TCP/IP port numbers and user access rights.