[nycbug-talk] network kvm

[alex at pilosoft.com]

On Thu, 14 Jul 2005, George Georgalis wrote:

> I've never used a network kvm, only read about them in ads. So, I was
> wondering if one will really fit my requirement or if there is a better
> solution.
> 
> The idea is to keep people out of a noisy server room. At least one box
> in there is running X, and we'd like console access to see bios post on
> as many as feasible (eg 6 vs all ~30). Most of these hosts have no
> available pci for realweasel, etc.
> 
> The best solution would be a regular kvm which can run
> vga/keyboard/mouse at ~100" from the console switch. Is there a device
> like this available?
> 
> What other options are there? (was thinking a kvm that serves vnc or
> some such to a rack box, which runs vncclient and X, and from which ssh
> X forwarding can be used to get the console...) There is copper Gb
> throughout.
You want Dell 2161DS and SIP extenders and SIP modules. Depending where 
you buy, your cost for 128 ports (full system) will be between 100$ and 
200$ per port.