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Versatile backup connection featuring a PPP Server or PPP Client
To provide a redundancy of a backup connection system while network might no longer function in critical
situation, Prima IP also allows an easy and convenient PPP connection over the dial-in modem phone line. It
could serve as a PPP server to accept a peer computer to make PPP connection request over a dial-in modem
phone line. On the other hand, Prima IP could also serve as a PPP client to dial-in to your ISP or enterprise
PPP server to connect to internet. Thus, the PPP server/client feature allows users a second backup system,
which offers a direct cable/modem dial-in access to your connected servers via PSTN while your network is
down.
Critical advantage over other remote server management solution
The advantages of using Prima IP KVM Switch, as compared to the conventional software remote control
solution is that: The hardware-based remote control solution such as Prima IP is capable of accessing the
connected servers regardless of the server states while software remote control solution cannot be functional
while the server is still in the POST or boot stage or in a “blue screen of death”. The Prima IP offers a server
management capacity of up to 128 connected servers by cascading with Prima KVM switches. There is no
need to install any software utility on the server side. Prima IP also offers power on/off alternatives if used
with a remote power control unit.
KVM Switch Management
Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 not only provide remote user access, but also play the role of KVM management. It
manages the software version of all KVM switches connected in the daisy-chain, and upgrades automatically
any KVM switches whose software is not the latest. It displays the KVM error and information messages
into its server log. It permits to setup remotely the name of computers that are displayed in the OSD, the
local user name and password.
Stability and ultra-security with flexibility and convenience
The Prima IP distinguishes itself among its peer products not only in its stability and durable performance,
but also in its industry-standard security features such as full 1024-bit PKI Authentication and 256-bit SSL
data encryption. Together with 3 levels of viewer connection security levels in combination with 3 types of
password policies plus three categories of user privileges, all these make Prima IP a ultra-powerful IP KVM
Switch with ultra-flexibility for a customized balance between data safety and user convenience. On the
other hand, the robustness and the ease of maintenance of the embedded systems involve zero costs for the
unit management and maintenance.
Global Time Zone and Time Servers Support
To make Prima IP really comfortable with all the global time zones it will be deployed in, it is vital to
provide a convenient Global Time Zone support for a correct time stamp to all logging events, alert e-mail
notifications. This will not leave server administrators in troubles with calculating time differences.
Additionally, the Prima IP also supports NTP time server and keep its time always sync with the timer server
you specify. The Prima IP is even sophisticated enough to take care of the daylight saving time in each and
every Time Zone/Region, thus saving troubles for updating time frame with daylight saving specifics every
six months.
Upgrade and Configuration Backup is just a breeze
Prima IP is fully Web-enabled to allow software upgrade and configuration upload/backup over the Web
Management Interface. All you need to do is to upload the files to Prima IP over Web interface and it is
freshly restarted and begins working with those latest update functionalities and features. Web update can be
easily performed across internet-by a remote SUPERADMIN!
Advantages Galore
With Prima IP, 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
uniquely centralized and cost-effective control over its dispersed servers in different branch offices around
the world, saving money for outsourcing costs.
