Remote Access Management and KVM IP Solutions for the Rack Environment
Minicom Advanced Systems Ltd - 2011©
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About Minicom Minicom Advanced Systems , founded in 1988, is a leading supplier of
professional KVM Switches, KVM over IP, KVM Extenders and Remote Access Management solutions for the IT infrastructure.
Privately owned with headquarters in Israel
Member of Intel Capital portfolio
Regional offices in Europe, North America, and China
Operate in over 70 Countries
Over 150 employees
ISO 9001-2000 certified
WEEE & ROHS compliant
Minicom HQ, Jerusalem Israel
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Leader in Technological Innovation
2011• Minicom as global innovator!
First KVM IP Switch with integrated power control for any intelligent PDU device
2010• First remote access management system with open architecture for Single-Sign-On
2009•Minicom as global innovator!First multi-vendor remote access management system
2008• First central remote access management system
2007• First KVM IP Gateway with built in virtual media
2006• Minicom as global innovator!
First add-on KVM IP access to any 3rd party analog KVM switch
2005• Minicom as global innovator!
First multi-user KVM switch with embedded GUI
2003• Minicom as global innovator!
First KVM switch based on CAT 5 technology
1999• Minicom as global innovator!
First daisy-chained KVM Switch
1995• First KVM solution developed by Minicom
1988• Minicom as global innovator!
First computer classroom control system
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They already chose…Minicom serves some of the largest rack environments in the world
and our solutions are daily used to manage millions of servers.
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KVM and Remote Access Management Solution for the IT Infrastructure
Minicom’s Remote Access Management
AccessIT™ is a single web portal for effectively managing and securing all remote access protocols, by consolidating the access and control to:
Servers (with integration of software access (in-band) and hardware access (OOB)
KVM Switches, Console Servers, PDU’s, Service Processors
Network Appliances, Virtual Machines
All other network equipments and applications in the Data Center’s IT infrastructure
Minicom’s KVM
An extensive line of professional KVM switches, integrated KVM drawers, gateways and extender gives all the access needed for daily operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades.
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KVM Products - Overview
Single-UserIP and Analog
KVM Switches
Multi-UserIP and Analog
KVM Switches
1U Drawer
with IP or Analog
KVM Switch
KVM IP Gateways KVM Cat5/6/7 Extenders
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KVM Product - Portfolio
IP and Analog
CAT5 Switches
For Rack Management
Multiuser
IP and Analog
CAT5 Switches
For Rack Management
1U Drawer
with IP or Analog
CAT5 Switch
KVM IP Gateways
KVM Cat5 Extenders
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Minicom’s KVM IP Switches
Application:
Data Center / Server Room
One switch per Rack
Local and Remote access to servers
Characteristics:
Up to 32 servers per switch + 2 serial devices
Option for single or multi-user switch
Supports full mouse synchronization
Vendor neutral PDU control
Can be managed by AccessIT
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Why Remote Access Management?
Enhance productivity
Increase operational efficiency
Increase Security
Reduce downtime and optimize IT
service availability
Give 24/7 access to entire IT
infrastructure
Allow centralized access to
servers/devices not physically
connected Data Center Management Pie
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Minicom’s AccessIT™A centralized portal to securely manage and operate the entire IT infrastructure
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AccessIT™ - Web Access Management to all interfaces
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Unique OPEN Approach For Efficient Business Continuity
Open Vendor Management:
Freedom to Mix, Match & Choose
Choose KVM, PDU and Console server products based on value and needs
Choose vendors based on performance and quality
Safe-guard investments
Legacy and new technologies
Don’t throw away working products
Leverage existing product knowledge and training
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AccessIT™ Increases Security to the Data Center Infrastructure
Single sign-on:
One IP address, One username, One password
Only access to personal defined targets
Full access to personal permitted infrastructure equipment
Compatible with existing directories (LDAP)
Protection and safeguarding of internal password:
Avoid password sharing with external service providers
Easy and fast administration of user profile and user rights
Synchronization
Event log & event management:
Send SNMP Trap to Syslog servers
Export of event file
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AccessIT – Some Applications Remote Access Management (RAM)
Central organization of all remote access protocols, IP addresses, logins, and passwords
Consolidated view and one-click access to all privileged remote tools, protocols and equipment
Network Infrastructure Management
Unified remote access to multiply system and serial consoles
Integrates in-band and out-of-band access, with combined access and power control
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
The right access, to the right equipment/target, to the right people
Manage and control centrally who has access to what, and with what level of permissions
Incident Management (IcM)
Fast access in order to restore normal operations easily and quickly
Event Log Management (LM)
Report which user entered which target, from which IP address, by through which access method, and what time
Cloud Computing
Manage the remote access tool for cloud administrators in order to immediately support the cloud infrastructure
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AccessIT™ - Highlights
Increase operational efficiency
One web access portal to all IT users
Shorten resolution time and down time
Faster access and control when it counts the most
Integrates Access and Power Control
In-band & out-of-band access
Increase security
One IP address, username, password
Maximize ROI on IT investments
Multi-vendor
Upgrade not replace
Avoid vendor lock-in
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Thank you for your attention!!
To discuss your specific needs with a Minicom Data Center expert
Please call: 888-486-2154
To learn more information about Minicom’s solutions
Please visit: http://minicom.com/
To schedule a personal guided online demonstration
Please visit: http://minicom.com/AccessIT.html