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Re: KVM question - skip this technology entirely

by Tom Metro-12 :: Rate this Message:

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Rich Braun wrote:
> Most of the boxes came from Dell and contain a card called the "Dell
> Remote Assistant Card" (DRAC)...this is a front-end processor that
> stays powered up all the time and provides you with far more
> capability than a KVM switch.

What is the "KVM experience" like with these devices? As responsive as a
hard-wired KVM or more sluggish like a VNC connection? What resolution
do they support? Can they access the BIOS screens?

What's required on the client side?


> There are white-box equivalents on the market for a whole lot less.

Any specific products you can mention?

  -Tom

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