Server Technology Expands Remote Power Management Capabilities - Integration with Minicom’s AccessIT interface
Integration with Minicom's AccessIT interface provides seamless access to power management features
(Reno, NV), June 9, 2008 - Server Technology, the industry leader for Power Distribution Unit and Power Monitoring and Management Solutions, announced the integration of the SentryTM Cabinet Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Switched product family and the Minicom remote access management solution- AccessIT. Access to the Server Technology Sentry PDU remote reboot features are made directly through the AccessIT interface without a separate login and password. IT Administrators now have centralized access to servers via KVM and industry leading remote access services, as well as the power controls of the PDU through one intuitive interface.
As a result of this integration, if a user is accessing a server through AccessIT and a reboot is required, a simple click on the power icon next to the server name performs the function. No longer does an administrator require multiple spreadsheet, IP addresses, passwords and user names to do their jobs. All access is managed from a single point, increasing efficiency and reducing downtime.
"The integration of the AccessIT management platform and Server Technology's PDU Switched product family greatly expands power management accessibility within the evolving data center environment," said Brandon Ewing, President of Server Technology. "Power access, management and control within the data center are critical." AccessIT consolidates all in/out-of-band services thus providing highly secure, web based, on-demand remote access at all times. Its open architecture prevents the dreaded vendor lock-in by supporting the seamless integration of 3rd party serial, power and KVM switches and devices. Other supported Access Services are VMware, RDP, VNC, SSH, Telnet, HP iLO, web access and custom applications. AccessIT continues Minicom's unique Real Needs approach of repurposing installed analog KVM systems by simply adding a layer of KVM IP devices.
"The increasingly heterogeneous nature of corporate server rooms and data centers requires cross-platform support." Said Rami Sasson, VP Sales of Minicom. "The expanded capability of AccessIT addresses this trend making it even more flexible and compelling for IT managers to deploy. The integrated functionality of Access IT that includes remote power control of PDUs from Server
Technology's not only delivers tremendous versatility that has a direct impact on IT efficiency, but can reduce hardware management costs by as much as seventy five percent when compared to alternative KVM over IP solutions."
Sentry Switched PDU's provide per outlet control for On, Off and Reboot functions of the devices within the data center cabinet. Grouping of outlets across A and B power in-feeds via a single IP address allows users to reboot specific devices or groups of devices to minimize the effect of locked up or unresponsive equipment. Other features include email and SNMP alerts, local and remote input current monitoring, secure IP and serial access, LDAP/LDAPS, Syslog, Telnet, Radius, TACACS+ and environmental monitoring.
About Minicom:
Minicom provides access, extension and management solutions that significantly improve the level of IT service for organizations. Our access management solutions are especially tailored for IT managers that need secure centralized and seamless remote access to their mixed IT environment. These solutions enable local, remote site, in-band and out-of-band access management from a single web portal. Our innovative remote access solutions are specifically designed to meet the Real Needs of your business by maximizing past investments in IT infrastructure, installation, and training. Minicom's Real Needs approach is to add the best KVM IP technology on top of the installed base of analog KVM, thereby reducing costs while increasing efficiencies.
Minicom was founded in 1988 and in 2006 became an Intel Capital portfolio company. It has worldwide distribution with its headquarters in Israel and Regional offices in North America, Europe and APAC. In 2009 Minicom established and fully owns Minicom Digital Signage.
Minicom's North American Headquarters are in Linden, NJ and can be reached at (888) 486-2154 or on the Web at www.minicom.com
About Server Technology:
Server Technology, Inc., designs and manufactures intelligent power distribution products for enterprise data centers, service providers and branch office locations. Founded in 1984, Server Technology is recognized as a leader in innovative Remote Power Management solutions. The company's line of SentryTM power products eliminates unnecessary trips to remote locations and minimizes the impact of locked-up internetworking equipment on business critical networks, combining intelligent power distribution, remote management and power measurement. Server Technology is headquartered in Reno, Nevada with worldwide distribution and regional offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore and can be reached at (775) 284-2000, or on the Web at www.servertech.com.
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