Reduce data centre hardware management costs by 75%

It now combines serial and network-based console management as well as remote KVM functionality in one hardware interface, and supports the network-based remote access methods of the top five server manufacturers. Beyond that, it also adds support for both serial and IP-based power management controllers from Server Technology, which are widely deployed in data centres worldwide. “The increasingly heterogeneous nature of data centres requires cross-platform equipment support,” comments Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International. “The expanded capability of the Digi Passport addresses this trend, making it even more flexible. The integrated functionality of the Digi Passport not only delivers tremendous versatility, but can reduce data centre hardware management costs by as much as 75% when compared to alternative KVM over IP solutions.” In addition to existing support for ALOM (Advanced Lights Out Management), ILOM (Integrated Lights Out Manager) and IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), Passport now supports Dell DRAC (Remote Access Card), iLO (Integrated Lights Out) and SMASH (Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware). SMASH extends generic system management capabilities by providing a standardised set of instructions to talk to both operating systems and hardware platforms through a common language. By offering a consistent interface, companies can reduce the time and expense associated with ongoing network and systems management.