I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any suggestions? Thanks! Blake
Thanks!
Blake
I have used dozens of these: Opengear IP-KVM 1001. It's a small, single box, that handles one machine and costs about $300. It has a lot of nice little convenience features, like a second RJ-45 port so it doesn't use up a position on the big switch. Tried the Raritan, but it's way expensive, and it can't do forwarded ports (you HAVE TO connect on 443; it that port is already in use, too bad). (I'm not affiliated with OpenGear, an Aussie company so far as I know). ----james
I have a need for a small, portable, web based IP kvm with decent features that doesn't break the bank. Preferably something that supports ISO mounting from http or ftp and USB connectivity. Would also prefer something browser independent. Small plugin like the Raritan devices would be acceptable too. It will be used internally for Remote access while building devices pre deployment to customers. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Blake
Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections. http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web interface, not the greatest, but it works. For multiple server access from a single unit, look at the Dell 2161DS (rebranded Avocent units) line. They are abundant on ebay, and relatively inexpensive, and can expand to up to 128 servers (via add on PEM modules - the unit has 16 ports and you connect a PEM to one of the ports and you can connect up to 8 servers to the PEM 16 x 8 = 128). The 2161DS-2 also supports ISO mounting when using USB dongles (the 2161DS does not). Java based client software... Dell isn't supporting the 2161DS software any more apparently and won't install natively on Windows 7, but the software can be installed on an XP machine and then copied, this also works for linux, etc. Tom Walsh
Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections.
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html
It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web interface, not the greatest, but it works.
I've got a few Lantronix Spiders and I love them; however, I would opt to get the external power adapter instead of just relying on the unit drawing power from the computer it's connected to. Also, there is a PS2 + USB model available that I'd recommend getting if you have any older gear which doesn't support USB keyboards while in the BIOS. I think they go for around $260 + another $20 or so for the external power adapter. Jeff
+1 on lantronix. Also does serial console. Lots of settings. Beats the pants off other units in terms of flexibility and configuration options. Sent from my IPhone (pardon the typo's) On Jan 30, 2012, at 9:11 PM, Jeff Fisher <nanog@techmonkeys.org> wrote:
Lantronix Spider is a small, portable, affordable and web enabled IP KVM. Supports ISO mounting and has USB connections.
http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/kvm-over-ip/securelinx-spider.html
It is a single server unit. So if you want to connect many servers at the same time, it might not be the best option as the price quickly escalates. However, if you buy one and just move it from server to server (which is what I got from your email), then it is a pretty good fit. Java based web interface, not the greatest, but it works.
I've got a few Lantronix Spiders and I love them; however, I would opt to get the external power adapter instead of just relying on the unit drawing power from the computer it's connected to.
Also, there is a PS2 + USB model available that I'd recommend getting if you have any older gear which doesn't support USB keyboards while in the BIOS.
I think they go for around $260 + another $20 or so for the external power adapter.
Jeff
participants (5)
-
Blake Pfankuch -
Express Web Systems -
James Triplett -
Jeff Fisher -
Randy McAnally