Re: OT KVM recommondation
On 17 Sep 2010 at 11:09, Jonathan Link wrote: On another note, where´s our Friday Funny? TGIF! POETS -- P*ss On Everything, Tomorrow's Saturday. Just a little better than Sure Happy It's Thursday. ;-) -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 Security Blog: http://geoapps.com/ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT KVM recommondation
That's some bad editing there, Angus. I didn't write that. :-) On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 2:23 AM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.comwrote: On 17 Sep 2010 at 11:09, Jonathan Link wrote: On another note, where´s our Friday Funny? TGIF! POETS -- P*ss On Everything, Tomorrow's Saturday. Just a little better than Sure Happy It's Thursday. ;-) -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 Security Blog: http://geoapps.com/ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT KVM recommondation
Ok, thanks for the heads-up guys. I will look for another one. - Original Message - From: Roger Wright To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:01 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Ditto! Every Belkin KVM I've every used was difficult to work with. Avocents, however, have been perfect. Roger Wright ___ When it's GOOD there ain't nothin' like it, and when it's BAD there ain't nothin' like it! On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I was referring to the Trendnet which you had mentioned See below). I did find an OmniView that can be upgraded to IP if you want to later and it will do USB and isn't too expensive. Thanks for the input as always guys. James - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812146018 --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one
Re: RE: OT KVM recommondation
What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sun... Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is u... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT KVM recommondation
LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sun.http://www.sun./.. Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is u... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com.http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com./.. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT KVM recommondation
Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com mailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com ] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT KVM recommondation
Agreed that it is not not fair to compare Belkin to Avovent/Raritan. You hit the nail on the head by detailing what I was trying to convey in my very brief post. Someone saying, I just need a KVM, why can't I buy [insert dirt cheap option here]? Why do I need to spend $x,000? Well for some applications, it might be fine, but it all depends on the application of said device and how much frustration you're willing to live with. On another note, where's our Friday Funny? TGIF! Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. ASB (My XeeSM Profile)http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.commailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterpmailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterpmailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email
Re: OT KVM recommondation
You haven't been following the Switch opinions thread? On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: Agreed that it is not not fair to compare Belkin to Avovent/Raritan. You hit the nail on the head by detailing what I was trying to convey in my very brief post. Someone saying, “I just need a KVM, why can’t I buy [insert dirt cheap option here]? Why do I need to spend $x,000?” Well for some applications, it might be fine, but it all depends on the application of said device and how much frustration you’re willing to live with. On another note, where’s our Friday Funny? TGIF! Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA* * jra...@eaglemds.com* *www.eaglemds.com -- *From:* Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, September 17, 2010 10:07 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: OT KVM recommondation Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com mailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com ] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- Any medical information contained in this electronic message
RE: OT KVM recommondation
I never saw anyswitchthread Oh, the light just came on... There, that's better... Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:10 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You haven't been following the Switch opinions thread? On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: Agreed that it is not not fair to compare Belkin to Avovent/Raritan. You hit the nail on the head by detailing what I was trying to convey in my very brief post. Someone saying, I just need a KVM, why can't I buy [insert dirt cheap option here]? Why do I need to spend $x,000? Well for some applications, it might be fine, but it all depends on the application of said device and how much frustration you're willing to live with. On another note, where's our Friday Funny? TGIF! Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. ASB (My XeeSM Profile)http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.commailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterpmailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterpmailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16
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***On another note, where’s our Friday Funny? TGIF!* You actually need a Friday one? We've been running an all week special this week. Didn't you notice? *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: Agreed that it is not not fair to compare Belkin to Avovent/Raritan. You hit the nail on the head by detailing what I was trying to convey in my very brief post. Someone saying, “I just need a KVM, why can’t I buy [insert dirt cheap option here]? Why do I need to spend $x,000?” Well for some applications, it might be fine, but it all depends on the application of said device and how much frustration you’re willing to live with. On another note, where’s our Friday Funny? TGIF! Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA* * jra...@eaglemds.com* *www.eaglemds.com -- *From:* Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, September 17, 2010 10:07 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: OT KVM recommondation Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com mailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com ] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto: mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send
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Of course I totally agree, however, I never said In was looking for a cheap KVM, just a simple one that works. I really don't need an IP KVM but now that I have looked at what they can do they seem pretty cool but my servers are not far and I rarely have to do any work on them that I can't do remotely. If I do I can just pull it and work on it in my office, I only manage 10 servers, 8 here and two in another county. Is it Friday yet? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation Agreed that it is not not fair to compare Belkin to Avovent/Raritan. You hit the nail on the head by detailing what I was trying to convey in my very brief post. Someone saying, I just need a KVM, why can't I buy [insert dirt cheap option here]? Why do I need to spend $x,000? Well for some applications, it might be fine, but it all depends on the application of said device and how much frustration you're willing to live with. On another note, where's our Friday Funny? TGIF! Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Across classes of equipment, you will typically get what you pay for. Across classes, as opposed to within the class. That is to say, MOST servers that cost $1000-3000 are different enough from the ones costing $6000-$15000 that the sentiment is correct. However, *within* the same class of system or machine or device -- within the tier 1 level, or within the tier 2 level -- it is possible for cost alone to be insufficient as a determinant of quality or value. I'd never compare a Belkin with an Avocent, except maybe at the very lowest end of the Avocent line.TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others play in that consumer/SOHO space, and within that space price is not always the differentiator. While Avocent and Raritan are much more price comparable today, years ago, Cybex/Avocent was better priced that Raritan AND of better quality. But they were in the same enterprise level class... :) And I still greatly prefer Avocent. ASB (My XeeSM Profile) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: LOL, +1 Unlike the Cisco/HP discussion, I believe most of us (who manage more than 3 or 4 servers via one device frequently) will likely concur that in the area of KVM, you will usually, generally get what you pay forI am open to evidence supporting the contrary. :-) Jonathan L. Raper, MCSE Thumb-typed from my HTC Incredible (and yes, it really is) Droid. Please excuse brevity any misspellings. - Reply message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2010 9:08 am Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com What, they only lockup the server once a month now? On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBakerhttp://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp.mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org
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On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: On another note, where’s our Friday Funny? TGIF! You actually need a Friday one? We've been running an all week special this week. Didn't you notice? /cue slow chuckle building to a true LOL -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog
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Tis a nice box. I'll add it to my server buy and see if it gets approved. Thanks! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com
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Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT KVM recommondation
That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812146018 --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security
Re: OT KVM recommondation
We have a couple of raritan IP based KVMs at clients. I like them. You just buy the type of dongle you need with it. Probably nothing you need to worry about, but I found out their regular USB dongles didn't work with some sun boxes and we needed to order different dongles for those. Bill James Kerr wrote: Tis a nice box. I'll add it to my server buy and see if it gets approved. Thanks! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com
Re: OT KVM recommondation
Can't stand Raritan. Never have. Avocent has always been a better option for me -- even in the Cybex days... *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Bill Humphries nt...@hedgedigger.comwrote: We have a couple of raritan IP based KVMs at clients. I like them. You just buy the type of dongle you need with it. Probably nothing you need to worry about, but I found out their regular USB dongles didn't work with some sun boxes and we needed to order different dongles for those. Bill James Kerr wrote: Tis a nice box. I'll add it to my server buy and see if it gets approved. Thanks! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT KVM recommondation
I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I was referring to the Trendnet which you had mentioned See below). I did find an OmniView that can be upgraded to IP if you want to later and it will do USB and isn't too expensive. Thanks for the input as always guys. James - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812146018 --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email
Re: OT KVM recommondation
Ditto! Every Belkin KVM I've every used was difficult to work with. Avocents, however, have been perfect. Roger Wright ___ When it's GOOD there ain't nothin' like it, and when it's BAD there ain't nothin' like it! On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 4:55 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I was referring to the Trendnet which you had mentioned See below). I did find an OmniView that can be upgraded to IP if you want to later and it will do USB and isn't too expensive. Thanks for the input as always guys. James - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812146018 --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Correct, but they were inexpensive as well. We've noticed most other KVMs did not include the cables, either. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:53 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying
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Yep. Although, Belkin has gotten a little better in recent years. A little. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Sep 16, 2010 4:56 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: I've had _BAD_ experience with Belkin's being _REALLY_ flaky. (Isn't that who makes OmniView?) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@e... -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommonda... My reply about the KVM cables where regarding the cables for the Raritan, you must have thought I wa... - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System Admin... Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:40 PM Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation That's not right... Newegg has the 6ft USB ones for $16 each... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ... --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:clusterp... Sent: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:31:45 -0700 Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation Holy crap the cables are $146 each!!! - Original Message - From: Matthew W. Ross mr...@ephrataschools.org To: NT System... Any medic... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sun... Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is u... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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I've been using USB-to-PS2 adapters for some time now with an Avocent Autoview 2000 KVM and it works fine. -- Bob Hartung Wisco Industries, Inc. 736 Janesville St. Oregon, WI 53575 Tel: (608) 835-3106 x215 Fax: (608) 835-7399 e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.com _ From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:48:14 -0500 Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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+1 *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Bob Hartung bhart...@wiscoind.com wrote: I've been using USB-to-PS2 adapters for some time now with an Avocent Autoview 2000 KVM and it works fine. -- Bob Hartung Wisco Industries, Inc. 736 Janesville St. Oregon, WI 53575 Tel: (608) 835-3106 x215 Fax: (608) 835-7399 e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.com -- *From:* James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] *To:* NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com ] *Sent:* Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:48:14 -0500 *Subject:* OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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Just don't skimp on the connectors. Someone thought cheaper was better on some we purchased. They would fail in a short period of time, and the only thing you could do was replace them. The worst part is they would either fail on Keyboard or Mouse and never the same one twice.Pay a little more and get a good brand. From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation +1 ASB (My XeeSM Profile)http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 11:54 AM, Bob Hartung bhart...@wiscoind.commailto:bhart...@wiscoind.com wrote: I've been using USB-to-PS2 adapters for some time now with an Avocent Autoview 2000 KVM and it works fine. -- Bob Hartung Wisco Industries, Inc. 736 Janesville St. Oregon, WI 53575 Tel: (608) 835-3106 x215 Fax: (608) 835-7399 e-mail: bhartung(at)wiscoind.comhttp://wiscoind.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:48:14 -0500 Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eaglemailto:jra...@eaglemds.com To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comhttp://www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
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I have had Avocents for years and really like them. They make connectors for both PS2 and USB on the same KVM so they are very versatile. I highly recommend going with an IP capable one if your budget allows. Tim From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eaglemailto:jra...@eaglemds.com To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comhttp://www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read
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I know others have been recommending more expensive models, and you won't go wrong with them... But we needed to replace an aging and failing Belkin 8 port KVM, and were weighing the pros/cons of something more expensive vs the cheap 16 port Trendnet USB/PS2 KVM... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817403059 This unit is not fancy, and the cables are not standard (They mix the VGA/USB/PS2 into a single DB15 connector, but other KVMs do this as well). But it has worked flawlessly and the price is exceptional. We were willing to risk it being flaky for the price, and replacing it with something better if it did fail us. So far, no problems. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:48:14 -0700 Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: OT KVM recommondation
I take it it doesn't come with the cables based on the fact that it isn't mentioned as coming with any when I checked it out at CDW. - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:25 PM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email
