Prima IP KVM Switch User Guide R1.4
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that accommodates both newer USB-enabled computers and older computers with only PS/2
interfaces.
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 preboot 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 provides remote user access, but also plays 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
