KVM over IP

[dfisher]

Hi,

Just ordered one of these for one of my Dell racks - any tips & tricks on setting up / installing them, or are they fairly idiot proof? I'm familiar with standard KVMs, but this is my first IP one.

Thanks

Dan

[SuperRacks]

Don't know the Dell's, but it is pretty straight forward.

First you have to add an IP. Some units boot on dhcp the first time, others have a management console port. Most of them work on a java client, and a windows client is available also most of the time.

I would advise to lock down the access with an IP or mac filter, or keep access in a restricted (v)lan. The menu would be pretty clear on that I think.

[barry]

Make sure you have adequate security enabled, think on, you are giving potential access to your whole rack outside the safety of your data centre