Re: IP KVM switches

[Singh () xavier edu]

We use Raritan IP Reach KVM switches. Performance is good, again with the exception of mouse tracking. But it gets the 
job done. We used Avocent switches previously, which was a horrible experience.

RS

----- Original Message -----
From: jacques beukes <jacquesb () orcon net nz>
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 7:18 am
Subject: Re: IP KVM switches

> Hi,
>
> We use the HP IP KVM switches for much the same reasons you are 
> thinking of
> using them.  I'm going to agree with Steve that the mouse tracking is
> horrible but as long as you also have terminal services running 
> this is a
> great alternative to walking to the server room.
>
> cheers,
> Jacques
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brasha" <brahsha () yahoo com>
> To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 2:51 AM
> Subject: IP KVM switches
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > We have few core application servers protected by
> > firewall and with sufficient physical security.  Due
> > to space constraints system administrators' workspace
> > is being relocated to a distant building. Management
> > wants to use HP "IP KVM" switches to manage the
> > application servers remotely.
> >
> > I would like to know the experiences of the user
> > community and security issues related to "IP KVM"
> > switches.
> >
> > Kudos
> > Brahsha.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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