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Server Technology Releases Line of Sentry PDUsJun 13, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Server Technology, a developer of Power Distribution Unit and Power Monitoring and Management Solutions, announced the integration of the Sentry 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 remote access services, as well as the power controls of the PDU through one 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 third 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 Real Needs approach of repurposing installed analog KVM systems by simply adding a layer of KVM IP devices. Sentry Switched PDUs 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. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |