RMI & KVM SWITCH SYSTEM DESIGN TECHNIQUES FOR SYSTEM ENGINEERS
Simple Remote Management Infrastructures (RMI)
Technology Solutions, Configurations and Pricing
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Design Perspectives - How to Save Thousands
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I've designed over 10,000 KVM switch solutions for clients from Austrailia to Japan across
the oceans in France and Spain and of course here at home from Silicon Valley to New York.
And, I've had the benefit of reviewing designs by product manufacturers, quotes by sales managers
and even my direct compititors.
No matter who's driving the design, failure to properly plan a remote management
infrastructure can result in long term system constraints, deficiencies in user functionally and
increased cost for the client. FOR EXAMPLE:
Washington Mutual over-spent by 22% on KVM switches.
Get started configuring a maintenance network that SAVES thousands for your company.
Explore key deployment and configuration options for KVM switch systems,
simple remote management infrastructures and remote power management.
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Advanced Data Path Routing Techniques *
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Cat 5 KVM switch systems (ie: Xtensis, AMX, Paragon, etc) using UTP interconnectivity
support more than eight thousand devices (servers & workstations) on a common network
backbone. Deployments can be designed with advanced security and enhanced
user accessibility, with segmented user access and unblocked access for super user groups.
Data center operations loose functionality and user throughput by following
topology designs displayed in product user manuals? Design
Remote Data Center Management - Out-of-Band Infrastructuires with more than 250 points of access!
For KVM Network and remote management architectual engineers.
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Remote Data Center Management Infrastructure (RMI) User Throughput *
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User Throughput - the evasive and widely misunderstood aspect of remote management infrastructures (RMI).
How does user throughput affect the bottom line? What is the cost/benefit
trade-off associated with user productivity during normal use - and, disaster recovery operations.
Generate new idea’s on implementating remote data center management using out-of-band KVM switches.
And, satisfy the unique characteristics of any type of data center operation to improve security,
efficiency and simply the user experience.
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Limited Access Paths - Blocking Defined
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Limited Access Paths is a special report on the most popular Fear Based Marketing Term
called "blocking". This guide identifies what it means, how it should be approached, why
and what you can do to minimize its affect on data center efficiency!
Limited Access Paths (LAPs) provides independent insight to quantify blocked access.
Its a practical explanation of the cause and effect of limited access to equipped
readers with the knowledge to determine how much redundant remote access any data center needs.
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In-Line Keyboard, Video & Mouse Switching
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This paper explores In-Line KVM switching technology. The early pioneer of this footprint
is no longer the only player so which KVM vendor's offer these products? Learn about
the backbone design, where are they typically used and how In-Line KVM switching solutions
integrate with larger multi-console KVM switch systems. Desktop applications are a natural but
integrated solutions require additional consideration on access ratio's and console
throughput so we cover the associated issues in this product review and design guide.
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Power over IP: Remote Power Management
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This paper introduces remote power management and distinguishes the difference
between power delivered in ethernet packets vs. power managed over an IP network
infrastructure. Power Over IP (PoIP) can suppliment other remote management
tools and even replace KVM over IP when embedded remote management services are
the primary remote server access tools.
Lights-Out operation means total remote management of the data center infrastructure
- including AC power. So we cover the available tools for equipment management when
the power switch must be pulled. Power Over IP (PoIP) provides port grouping and management
facilitates the highest level of discretion. Add remote KVM switching and we have a
complete management of the maintenance network.
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TCO - the Benefits & Trade-Offs of Various KVM Switch Technologies
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The total cost of ownership (TCO) for every KVM switch system and Simple Remote Management
Infrastructure (SRMI) includes more than the hardware. Beware of hidden cost that
can increase demands on both the network and your manpower. Know where hidden cost are lurking
and which are associated with various KVM Switches, KVMS Networks and SRMI technologies.
Side-by-side, we compare the most commonly overlooked cost and important trade-offs in
user access! The three primary SRMI technologies are graphed with a brief explanation
and fundamental importance of factors data center administrators need to know.
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KVM Switch Network Topology Break Points
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There's a point in most KVM switch and RMI topologies we call "break point" that requires
a substantial investment of time and budget resources.
It's triggered by one or more initiatives that increase user access, throughput,
consoles or servers. Dynamics of the data center (server growth, changes in access
requirements, user groups, etc.) usually determine when break points occur and
can be easily overlooked during the initial design of an out-of-band remote management infrastructure.
Using actual topology schematics of KVM switch systems designed for clients, I detail four
different approaches to achieving a similar end result. The diagrams also display what
typical users might be offered when submitting RFQs (request for quote) based on user
and server numbers alone. Each configuration has its strengths and weaknesses so I offer
a few key points on how on long term planning for data center growth.
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Determining Cat 5 KVM Switch Chassis Requirements
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Select the best chassis for your remote data center management application! Over
the years, I developed a systematic methodology you can follow to accurately identify the best
chassis matrix that will simplify administration and your users experience. I also introduce
the router chassis with a brief explanation of why remote management network engineers deploy
KVM switches with neither user consoles or servers connected to switches.
There are three identifiable types of chassis in every KVM switch deployment. Even though
we are installing basic KVM switches, there are extraordinary benefits to identifying
chassis by the functions they represent so I created definitions for chassis based on
their function - user, router and system chassis.
Most data center applications use only two (user and system chassis) but connecting network
operation centers, media centers and support for user workstation matrix systems that requires
more consoles (user throughput) than possible with a single matrix (ie: 16 x 64) demands the
third (a router chassis).
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Five KVM Switch Topologies with a Price Matrix Comparison
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KVM switch interconnections, the number of devices, user components and the deployment
approach affects the bottom line as much as the products we choose.
I detail the installation cost for five of the most common remote management topologies
in relation to a configuration of six cabinets with sixteen servers in each rack (a total
of 96 servers). The price matrix reveals a difference of $25,000.00 between the highest
and lowest price.
These topologies are suitable for different types of server farm operations so I help you
determine the best practice deployment for your data center. And, I help you understand when
to segment the server racks, where to segment user access and how to leverage existing
hardware to reduce cost.
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A Fresh Look at User Throughput
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The constraints of using a single workstation console (or access path) often deteriorates
our productivity because network administrators, developers and technicians are the kings
of multi-tasking. Multiple end users isn't required to justify installation of multiple user
workstation consoles or KVM switches with multiple IP data paths. How much can you get done
with two or more access paths? ps: I use four to access eight computers!
Gary and I revisit the importance of user throughput, the benefits and value of multi-console switching for single user environments.
Lights-out data centers managed by several user groups and individual users alike can experience
tangible improvements in productivity with multi-console access. Whether your access is local to
the computer equipment in racks, local/remote (outside the data center but still in the building)
or remote using KVMoIP access paths - user productivity improves when multiple data paths are
available to operate multiple devices at the same time.
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Blade Servers and User Throughput
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IT departments considering blade servers should pause and consider user throughput
when managed by multiple IT groups. We discuss key access issues and how to integrate
direct console management of blade servers.
 Note: The concepts covered in "Blade Servers and User Throughput" also apply to virtual server environments.
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* Revised format and updated with new information.
Also, available on the website of industry publisher Ziff-Davis.
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