- Control up to 128 servers over a single connection
- Connectivity - features intelligent analog ports
- Flash upgradeable - designed for future hardware compatibility
- Flexibility - provides access and control of multiple servers from a single screen
- Integration - works with wireless KVM (local port extension) and KVM over IP
- Scalability - grows with an expanding IT environment
The Dell PowerEdge 2160AS console switch allows administrators to easily monitor and control multiple servers locally or remotely.
A SIP replaces a bulky KVM cable by converting the keyboard, monitor and mouse signals from a server and driving them up to 15 meters (50 feet) through a single CAT 5 cable. The SIP cable draws its power from the server and has a Keep Alive functionality that is designed to keep the server working properly with or without connectivity to the unit.
The switches enable cross-platform management using the On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting (OSCAR) interface. With the OSCAR interface, administrators can easily configure the switch system and select the different servers. Computers can be identified by unique name, electronic ID (EID) or port number, allowing users to assign unique server names.