The typical enterprise IT environment is characterized by countless racks of servers located in multiple data centers and remote offices around the world. Deploying independent, standalone KVM switches at every rack can be extremely inconvenient and inefficient.

A comprehensive solution that includes analog and/or digital KVM switches, serial console control and centralized management software can help manage an entire enterprise’s IT infrastructure – whether in local and remote data centers, Network Operations Centers (NOC), or branch and satellite locations.

Analog KVM solutions provide secure, out-of-band access and control of servers and other devices in an IT network. The out-of-band access capability of an analog KVM switch means IT personnel can enjoy clear, non-blocked access to all connected devices with the highest video quality. By combining an analog KVM solution with various connectivity options such as Cat5, Fiber, or even IP, enterprises can significantly extend the geographic reach of their analog KVM solution.

Digital KVM solutions provide highly secure access, control, and management of an entire enterprise infrastructure via a single Web-based interface. They provide the convenience of remote management software with the power of rack-based KVM switches. Multiple users can have secure access and control of multiple servers and platforms using a variety of access and connectivity options. The appliance model of a digital KVM switch enables plug-and-play installation, so IT personnel can leverage the existing infrastructure for consolidated access to almost every enterprise IT device, anytime, from anywhere, all via a web browser.

Combining KVM switches with centralized management software provides control and management of multiple, distributed data centers. Data center staff can have total enterprise-wide control of every device in multiple data centers -- whether local, regional, or global, using a single IP address from a single screen.