CAS/Serial Control

CAS/Serial Control

Rose KVMC switch including keyboard, video, mouse and console for up to 1000 remote server management connections

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CAS/Serial Control

UltraConsole offers the latest in KVM Switch technology – KVMC (Keyboard, Video, Mouse and Console). KVM stations (Keyboard, Video, Mouse), located either locally or remotely, can connect to multiple CPUs or Network or Serial Devices attached to each switch, (up to 1,000 ports if UltraConsole switches are inter-connected).

Inter-connection is achieved by a Rose UltraBus cable connection between switches to make a seamless and truly scalable KVMC switch. The advanced distributed MultIPoint design of UltraConsole uses networking communication technology internally to reduce cost, eliminate single points of failure and increase reliability.

The inherent flexibility of UltraConsole is managed by Rose’s embedded UltraConsole application firmware, allowing multiple Users to have unique password protected identities, so access to various connected systems can be controlled and limited as required.

Additional local users can be attached on each expansion switch for local CPU and device cluster management. The multiplatform (KVMC) module version of UltraConsole will support a mixture of PC, SUN, SGI, MAC, RS6000, USB, HP and Serially accessed platforms and is operating system independent.

UltraConsole reduces equipment clutter, saves physical space and reduces equipment and power costs while considerably increasing User ease and efficiency.

Features

• Single user KVM or KVMC switch modules replace traditional KVM and Console server products with one integrated unit
• Rose UltraBus connectivity allows Users to access up to 1,000 CPUs/servers/serial devices from one common console
• Plug-in expansion cards ensure flexibility and low system cost
• Second tier Management access path (via UltraBus) allows real time access and monitoring without disturbing local Users
• Security system with user ID, password and group profile prevents unauthorized configuration
• Enterprise-wide access for attached users
• Choose between multi-platform (KVMC) or lower-cost PC platform (KVM) pods
• Video resolution up to 1600 x 1280
• Advanced Visual Interface (AVI) on-screen display informs you of connection status with user-friendly messages
• Connect additional users (KVM stations) if required at each switch
• Pre-configuration feature allows installation without powering down servers
• Switch computers from the keyboard, by using the AVI interface or via the serial port
   

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Applications
a) Use UltraConsole switches to provide Console access points to Servers and Network Devices for increased user efficiency, i.e one KVM in the Server Room and another KVM on the Network Managers desk

b) Use the UltraConsole switch to enable 2, 3 or 4 users, local or remote, to access the same bank of CPUs/Servers.

Installation
UltraConsole is easy to install. You simply connect the User port (KVM or serial) of the device you want to control to UltraConsole ports using UltraCable. Use the embedded application via AVI or UltraServe to configure settings such as computer names, mouse and keyboard types and security levels and save it in UltraConsole’s flash memory. Since interconnected switches are networked together, configuring one switch configures them all.

Operation
You can tailor UltraConsole to suit your style of operation by configuring the level of security required. Security levels can be auto-assigned to specific KVM stations, or you can require users to log into the switch with a user ID and password. The user profile then grants access rights to designated computers and controls other operational characteristics. Use simple keyboard commands to access computers and system status.

Modes: Select View, Share, Control or Private mode for users.

Serial Port: Each card has a serial port for control of connection between users and CPUs from another computer. Serial port is also used for Flash firmware upgrades.

Keyboard and Mouse
UltraConsole fully emulates the keyboard and mouse, so computers can be booted at any time. UltraConsole is Operating System independent, so it supports all operating systems such as Windows 95/98/NT/2000, Linux, Unix, SUN Solaris and Apple. Keyboard and mouse can be PC or SUN. Most major international keyboard types and characteristics are recognised and supported.

Upgrades
To support the latest devices, UltraConsole contains Flash Memory. Rose provides free lifetime upgrades available from the Rose FTP Web Site. Simply load new firmware into the UltraConsole to add new features or support new equipment.

Management
As well as being simply the best and most comprehensive KVM switch ever built, UltraConsole supports a second (Management) KVMC channel. This feature allows a Supervisor to monitor and switch to any connected device from his desk at any time without disturbing the usual Users in any way. This feature also provides a management and migration path to Rose’s UltraMatrix family of products, offering enormous expandability and flexibility. Using Rose’s UltraServe switch Management agent a connection can be established between UltraConsole and recognized Network Management protocols such as SNMP, allowing usage statistics to be incorporated into overall Network logs.
 

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