• The PCI card KVM solution is different from traditional switchboxes because it is not a box, but a card that is placed in the server PCI slot.
• Each card is connected with slim, CAT5 cables rather than the standard KVM cables associated with switchboxes.
• One management card can control up to 63 remotes allowing for 64 total servers to be managed by a single console.
• Since CAT5 cable is used, the distance from the management card to the farthest remote can be up to 360ft without signal degradation and can be field terminated to the exact desired lengths.

• ProLiant G2 and G3 servers with embedded iLO (Integrated Lights Out) management.
  • Servers that currently have embedded iLO are: DL360 G2; DL360 G3; DL380 G3; DL580 G2; ML370 G3.
• ProLiant G1, G2 and G3 servers that have installed (Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition and Edition II) RILOE (part number 157866-xx1) and RILOE II (part numbers 227251-xx1).

Most customers who have 8 or more servers per rack would benefit from a low cable density solution.
Customers with a current installed base of legacy switchboxes would also derive numerous benefits from this solution since the card solution is compatible with Compaq switchboxes.

• KVM cables are bulky and may be longer than what is needed for connectivity and the KVM switchbox takes up room in the rack
• Customers may need distance between the manager card and remote of up to 360 feet
• The PCI card KVM should work with the current install base of Compaq switchboxes

• Connect up to a total of 64 servers to be monitored by one console
• The PCI Card KVM solution requires the use of one management card with up to 63 remote cards.
• Optional Local Access cable kit provides users with the flexibility to have multiple access points to well used or frequently updated servers. This kit also introduces several non-traditional uses of this KVM switch. As an example, a manager of a help desk can monitor their subordinate's activity. They can also assist in solving problems by being able to take over control of the keyboard, monitor and mouse of their employee's computer. In a library, a librarian can scan research computers being used by students to assure that they aren't visiting inappropriate sites. In a classroom a teacher can grab the students screens and project them for all the class to see.