The Raritan Blog

KVM Is No Longer Just a Data Center Tool

October 27, 2026

For decades, KVM occupied a well-defined role within IT operations. When a server became unresponsive, an operating system failed, or an administrator needed access below the software layer; KVM provided a reliable path to recovery. It was an essential technology, but one that was often viewed through a relatively narrow lens: a tool for troubleshooting and out-of-band management.