Minicom Launches 'Power on Cable' Single-Port Power Control Solution
IT News Online Staff
2009-09-11
Minicom Advanced Systems, a manufacturer of KVM switches, extenders and access management solutions, has launched Power on Cable, a new single-port power control solution.
Power on Cable is targeted at IT environments that require a complete remote support package of both BIOS level KVM IP access and remote power control. This can include server rooms in which mission critical equipment is handpicked, or ATM machines or unmanned communication centers distributed in far away locations.
The device is controlled serially via a Minicom KVM IP gateway thus preventing costly mistakes by ensuring the power commands are sent only to the required device. Its unique and robust "power cord" design meets the requirements of cable management in IT environments and makes it extremely easy to slide several units together and control several devices through a single management interface.
The Power on Cable has worldwide compatibility featuring 90-260 VAC 44-66 Hz up to 10Amps, making it also ideal for mixed power environments.
"Power on Cable increases IT efficiency in heterogeneous environments, where for the most part power monitoring is sufficient, but there are a handful of mission critical servers that require remote power rebooting and switching," said Benny Hayumi, product manager for Minicom.
"The Power on Cable fits nicely into the power strategy of the organization by being a complementary solution to the PDU and by adding flexibility when IT budgets are so tight. The open protocol we are providing enables easy integration with existing management and control systems," added Hayumi.
Minicom said its Power on Cable device continues its Real Needs approach of controlling costs by adding remote power switching capability as and when it is needed.
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