UNICLASS KRIPMAN LE, IP-based KVM switch for remote server management

Kripman for KVM Remote IP-based Management

Access thousands of computers anywhere at anytime
The Uniclass Kripman IP KVM Switch is a revolutionary IP-based approach to remote server management on a truly global scale. Based on the over-IP technology, Kripman makes it all possible for authorized and secured access of myriads of computers/servers anywhere at anytime.
Total control from BIOS level up
Kripman IP KVM Switch gives users total control from preboot stage such as the BIOS-level CMOS setting up to the GUI applications and daily maintenance routines such as power cycling of your remote computers/servers. And all these could be nicely done on your admin desk using only an ordinary web-based interface.
Better and cost-effective remote server management solution
Thanks to the popularity of the low-cost and high-bandwidth DSL/Cable technology, the IP-based KVM Switch technology has gradually emerged as a dominant player in the whole new landscape of remote server management. Today, the IP-based KVM Switch has been regarded as a better and more cost-effective solution to address the critical issue of remote server management, which could only be partially tackled in the past by expensive yet redundant software solutions or Enterprise Management System.
Advantages galore
With Kripman, the network administrator can access corporate server farms or global data centers on his own seat without toils and troubles of going anywhere from across the street to oversea. And organizations can enjoy a uniquely centralized control over its dispersed servers in different branch offices, thus saving money for outsourcing costs.
Kripman is a truly IP-based KVM management solution that enables many authorized remote clients to access and control servers from BIOS level up to the GUI applications. It breaks the conventional limit on distance and number of users by leveraging the intranet/internet infrastructure.

Features
Primary features
* Truly IP-based KVM remote management solution for server farms and data centers
* Multi-users and multi-platforms support across intranet/Internet
* Facilitate a centralized control from single admin desk anywhere anytime
* Virtually limitless number of users can control limitless number of PCs from anywhere
* Total control over the remote sever from BIOS level up to GUI applications and server management routines such as power on/off and power cycling
* No need for redundant and expensive software such as remote control software or Enterprise Management System software
* Leverages the ubiquitous LAN/WAN infrastructure and also its technology advancement
* Transparency of control
Cost-effective solution to reduce server down time
* More cost-effective in reducing server down time than conventional remote control or KVM solutions
* Save time in late-night commuting between server rooms and home
* Save money by a centralized server control instead of expensive outsourcing of remote server management
Thin-client Viewer Program
* Provide optional VNC-like viewer and Standard Java viewer to control and manage a limitless number of servers
* Small foot-print viewer program
* Viewer program requires no licensing
* Viewer program window resizable
* Viewer downloadable from Kripman’s internal website or support website.
* Multiple viewer windows on a single console screen for a shared session
* Shared session lockable for single control access
* Multiple viewer windows for simultaneous monitoring sessions each over a different server (only for the future multi controller card version)
Security
* Highly secure access to any server by authorized person anytime and anywhere in the world
* More security as compared to conventional remote server management solution and/or conventional KVM solution
* 128-bit SSL V3 Encryption for keyboard, mouse and video signal transmissions
* Ephemeral 128-bit keys generated and exchanged at connection time.
* Public key authentication using certificates
* Certificates issued by Kripman or other authentication service
* Linux-based operating system offers more robust virus resistance and can leverage standard linux virus protection solution
Extending the distance for remote server control
* When connected to a conventional analog KVM Switch, it works as a KVM extender to provide remote control over all connected servers to authorized clients anywhere in the world.
System Architecture
* x 86 platform architecture
* Linux-based operating system for superb computing power and stability
* High speed frame grabber and keyboard/mouse controller card to ensure high video quality and fluent mouse movement across Internet
* Multi-slot controller card expandability for future multi-console purpose
* Frame grabber software easily upgradeabl
Kripman can be connected to a conventional KVM Switch and works as a KVM extender in providing remote control without distance limit to anywhere in the world at anytime.
IP-based KVM Switch vs. Software Remote Management Solution
The difference between the IP-based KVM Switch hardware solution and the software solution is summarized in the following table:

IP KVM Switch Software Remote Management Solution
BIOS level setting No BIOS level setting
Preboot stage intervention No preboot stage intervention
Forced remote power ON / OFF* Only Ctrl-Alt-Del (soft reset)
No extra software or hardware needed Need to install software on every machine
Zero interference to server operation Software wil interfere with server operation
Zero consumption of CPU power and memory Heavy consumption of CPU power and memory
Able to monitor the server status at all time Monitor noly when the software is running
Cost-effective for server farm management Expensive license fee for managing bunch of servers
Effective to troubleshoot in all server states Effective only when server is responsive
Centralized control over global servers Peer-to-peer control only
Easy usage with total transparency Limited transparency of operation
Compatible with all conventional KVM Switch Not compatible to work with conventional KVM
Leverage all functions of KVM Switch hotkeys Not compatible to work with conventional KVM
Thin-client viewer for remote access Extremely "Fat-client" for remote access
Viewer easily downloadable from internal website Install your "fat" software on the remote machine
Convenience to set up a client environment Takes a lot troubles to build up client environment
* A Power Control Module is needed for forced remote Power ON/OFF while server not responding to any input device.

Specifications
* Model Name : Kripman
* Number of server ports : 1
* Number of remote connections : Unlimited
* Number of Simultaneous users : Unlimited
* Local Console Port : 1 x via ConsolePlus*
* Local Console Connector* : 1 × PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini Din female
1 × PS/2 Mouse 6 pin Mini Din female
1 × VGA HDB 15-pin Female
* Digital Connector : 1 x RJ-45
* Ethernet Interface : 10/100 BASE-T connection with auto-sensing
* Serial 1 : DB-9 connector / 115200 bps max.(can be connected to an external modem)
* Serial 2 : (can be connected to a power module for power cycling purpose)
* Server control interface : VNC-like viewer / JAVA viewer
* Web Server : Apache
* Management : With any browser connected to the internet web server via HTTP/HTTPS secure connection
* Security : SSL V3, Encryption with 128-bit ephemeral keys
Certificates for private/public key authentication
* Frame Grabber : High-speed processor
16/32-bit color depth
* Video Resolution : 1280 × 1024 max.
* Keyboard emulation : PS/2 standard emulation by independent controller
* Mouse emulation : PS/2 standard emulation by independent controller
* Remote Power ON/OFF : Yes**
* Power Input : Internal universal power supply
100 ~ 240 VAC @ 50 ~ 60Hz
* Power Output : 200W@100 ~ 240 VAC
* Operation Temperature : 0 ~ 50°C
* Storage Temperature : - 20 ~ 60°C
* Humidity : 0~90% RH, non-condensing
* Size : Standard 19” Rack Mount / Desktop
* Housing : Metal / 1U
* Dimension (L x W x H) : 408 × 310 × 44.5 mm
* Weight : 2.3 kg
* Safety / EMI Certification : FCC, CE

* Console-Plus is a Kripman accessory to provide an analog local console connection.
** ioPower is a Kripman accessory to provide remote power control capability to Kripman.

Ordering Information
Kripman IP-based KVM Switch for Remote Server Management [1 x server port]