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Prima IP User Guide Rev. 1.6
1 INTRODUCTION
The Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 is a 8/16-port IP-based KVM Switch with single-port KVM Link
Extender over IP. In addition to the traditional local console, it provides a remote access over the
LAN/Internet IP network. It is functionally versatile, robust and ultra-secure. It supports full 1024-bit
PKI authentication, 256-bit SSL data encryption, LDAP, RADIUS as well Active Directory
authentication and RADIUS accounting.
Prima IP KVM Switches
Today, the IP-based KVM Switch with multi-port capacity has been regarded as a reliable solution
to address the critical issue of server rack management with admin’s ready access anytime
anywhere. Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 is designed with a view to offer a cost-effective yet full-
featured functionality under these scenarios.
Total server control from BIOS level up anytime anywhere
The Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 gives users total control over its total 8 / 16 server ports, from
preboot stage such as the BIOS-level CMOS setting up to the GUI applications and daily
maintenance routines such as power cycling (power control unit required). And all these could be
nicely done either on local console or using a thin-client software viewer on any computer. All you
need for accessing your computer remotely is to login, download the viewer, and get yourself
connected to a whole bunch of servers in seconds.
Upgrade and Configuration Backup is just a breeze
The Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 is fully Web-enabled to allow software upgrade and configuration
upload/backup over the Web Management Interface. All you need to do is upload the files from its
web management interface, and restart it to work with latest functionalities within minutes and can
be performed across oceans-by an SUPERADMIN remotely!
Total Control Anytime Anywhere
With Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16, the server administrator can access enterprise server room or data
center on his own seat without toils and troubles of going anywhere from across the street to
oversea. Organizations can enjoy a centralized and cost-effective control over its dispersed
servers in different branch offices around the world, saving money for outsourcing costs.
Rackmount Cascadable with OSD Menu Control
In addition to keyboard hotkeys and front-panel buttons, Prima IP 8 / Prima IP 16 also provides
OSD Menu for intuitive KVM switching operations. Its cascadable feature can upscale the server
number up to 256 by cascading with other PRIMA-4, PRIMA-8 or PRIMA-16 KVM Switch.
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