At the end of the day, information management is all about having control over your devices and being able to get the most out of them. KVM (Keyboard, Video, and Mouse), alternatively known as a KVMP (Keyboard, Video, Mouse, and Peripheral), helps you better manage your servers and desktops all from a single central location. At their core, they allow you to run several servers or computers from a single console—increasing the efficiency of your operation and saving your organization money on expensive peripherals that might not be strictly necessary.
If you’re looking to monitor your servers cost-effectively while also improving efficiency, a KVM may be right for your organization. Keep an eye on your servers from a single location—even remotely. With only one person being needed to control and monitor your servers, your organization can benefit from better... management and a single point of truth. To add on to the server room benefits, you no longer need piles of cables and peripherals clogging up the space—just a single console.
As one of the best ways to consolidate your information—KVM can outstrip many other solutions, providing you with remote access that beats out even remote access software. These solutions work for companies of any size, but some considerations should be taken into account. Smaller organizations may need a more specialized KVM that suits their specific needs. Larger companies should take a look at KVMs that work better to their scale and operate on a more plug-and-play basis to better match their style of operating. Another consideration to make is ensuring that your KVM can fit in your server room and will interface between your servers. Some switches need to be in specific places and some products may not be able to reach them. Knowing the physical layouts and considerations of your server room is a must before you buy.
If you’d like to know more about how KVM can give your organization greater efficiency and control over its servers and information, get in contact with Connection today. Our product experts will help you pick the right product to suit your specific needs. Talk to us today, we’re only a call or click away.