The Raritan Blog

Why Choose a KVM with BIOS-Level Access

Paula Alves
June 9, 2014

There are multiple remote access tools to make an IT administrator, Lab or Network Manager’s jobs easier.  Options include Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Virtual Network Computing (VNC), and KVM-over-IP, as well as many others. But only KVM switches provide the reliability you can depend on in the event of an emergency. 

Why the Hybrid Rack Transfer System is Superior to Both ATS and STS Systems

Michael Bord
June 4, 2014

Lots of data center vendors offer transfer switches, but they normally fall into one of only two categories: relay-based Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) or Static Transfer Switches (STS) that rely on silicon-controlled rectifiers.  Although effective in switching between power feeds, they both have inherent design flaws that hinder both performance and reliability – two areas where a hybrid rack transfer switch really excels.  But, to understand why the hybrid transfer switch is superior, you first need to understand the limitations of ATS and STS devices.

The Top 3 Features of Enterprise KVM-Over-IP

Michael Bord
June 3, 2014

Companies with hundreds, if not thousands of servers need an effective and secure way to manage them all remotely. Despite the popularity of software based remote access tools and embedded services over the past decade, neither provides the same level of performance and security as a KVM switch. It’s one of the reasons top government agencies and leading financial institutions still rely on KVM-over-IP.  These are the top three features of enterprise KVM-over-IP that make it the superior remote access tool.

Three Ways Colored Rack PDUs Reduce Downtime

Michael Bord
June 2, 2014

Adding color to a rack PDU may seem like little more than a vendor gimmick, but the reality is that there several legitimate advantages to using color in your data center. In fact, many big names in the tech industry such as Google and Switch use color in their data centers to keep track of the complex system of wires and pipes that is otherwise difficult to manage. Most importantly, using color has the ability to reduce IT equipment downtime. So here are three ways that colored rack PDUs reduce downtime. 

The Top Three Ways to Improve Data Center Power Monitoring

Michael Bord
May 15, 2014

Data center managers everywhere are being pushed to improve energy efficiency.  But traditional approaches to power monitoring fall short because they fail to provide information about how much actual power devices are drawing, and whether cooling resources are being used efficiently.

The following are the top three ways to improve data center power monitoring, improve energy efficiency, and effectively utilize cooling resources.

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