Prima IP User Manual Rev 1.5 2007
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Chapter 1.
Advantages and Features
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Advantages
The Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 is a 16-port IP-based KVM Switch with single-port KVM Link Extender over
IP. In addition to the traditional local console, it provides a remote access over the LAN/Internet IP network.
It is functionally versatile, robust and ultra-secure. It supports full 1024-bit PKI authentication, 256-bit SSL
data encryption, LDAP, RADIUS as well Active Directory authentication and RADIUS accounting.
Figure 1: Prima IP KVM Switches
Today, the IP-based KVM Switch with multi-port capacity has been regarded as a reliable solution to address
the critical issue of server rack management with administrator’s ready access anytime anywhere. Prima IP 8
and Prima IP 16 are designed with a view to offer a cost-effective yet full-featured functionality under these
scenarios.
Total server control from BIOS level up anytime anywhere
The Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 gives users total control over its total 16 server ports, from boot stage such as
the BIOS-level CMOS setting up to the GUI applications and daily maintenance routines such as power
cycling (power control unit required). All these could be nicely done either on local console or using a thin-
client software viewer on any computer. All you need for accessing your computer remotely is to login,
download the viewer, and get yourself connected to a whole bunch of servers in seconds.
Total Control Anytime Anywhere
With Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16, the server administrator can access enterprise server room or data center on
his own seat without toils and troubles of going anywhere from across the street to oversea. Organizations
can enjoy a centralized and cost-effective control over its dispersed servers in different branch offices around
the world, saving money for outsourcing costs.
Rack mount Cascadable with OSD Menu Control
In addition to keyboard hotkeys and front-panel buttons, Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 also provides OSD menu
for intuitive KVM switching operations. Its cascadable feature can upscale the server number to 128 by
cascading with other PRIMA-4, PRIMA-8 or PRIMA-16 KVM Switch. Both USB and PS/2 interface
support on PC side offers maximum convenience in a computing environment that accommodates both
newer USB-enabled computers and older computers with only PS/2 interfaces.
