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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The IP8000 is a PCI card implementation of a control unit that provides “over-
IP” access and control of the server it is installed in. In addition to local console
operation, the IP8000 allows multi-platform access and control of the server
from remote locations using a standard Internet browser or with a stand-alone
Windows-based application.
The IP8000 installs in any available PCI slot, then connects to the Internet, an
Intranet, LAN, or WAN using industry standard Category 5 cable. Because the
IP8000 uses TCP/IP for its communications protocol, the server it is connected
to can be accessed from any computer on the Net - whether that computer is
located down the hall, down the street, or half-way around the world.
For ease of operation, a user-friendly Windows GUI Client and a Java Applet
are available in browser-based versions. A stand-alone Windows application
version is provided, as well. Inclusion of the Java applet ensures that the
IP8000 is platform independent, and is able to work with all operating systems.
Operators at remote locations connect to the IP8000 via its IP address. Once a
connection has been established and authorization granted, remote users can
exchange keyboard, video and mouse signals with the server just as if they
were physically present and working on the equipment directly.
Administrator utilities are provided to configure the system; limit access from
remote computers; manage users; and maintain the system with firmware and
software module updates. In addition, a Log Server records all the events that
take place on the IP8000 for the administrator to analyze.
System administrators can handle a multitude of tasks with ease - from
installing and running GUI applications, to BIOS level troubleshooting, routine
monitoring, maintenance, system administration, rebooting and even pre-
booting functions.
Your IP8000 investment is protected by a Firmware Upgrade Utility. You can
stay current with the latest functionality improvements by downloading
firmware update files from our website as they become available, and then
using the utility to quickly and conveniently perform the upgrade.
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