IP KVM Security

exit12

Hi Guys,

I have a question that hopefully someone has some knowledge on.

We will be managing a few different servers from total seperate domains / networks via the same Cat 5 KVM Switch. This will be using ps2 to cat 5 cable adapters.

My question is...........Is there any sort of security risk at all by using the Cat5 KVM? One of the servers being managed is on a private network, and we can't risk any type of communication between the servers

Is there any danger of this by connecting them to the same IP KVM Switch?

Or is it actually possible to even manage servers on separate networks from same CAT 5 KVM?

I don;t have much experience with these so excuse my questions if they seem obvious!

Thank You

iowatech

If you're talking about the CAT5 KVM's that just use the ethernet cable as a transfer medium for video / input then no there is no risk to using them and no data communacation can occur between servers.

Mishra

The only security risk is that the KVM is another method for a person to access your servers. Don't leave servers with accounts logged in and you shouldn't have a problem. Also make sure you are putting the KVM in a location with security (data center) and its a good idea to keep a password on the KVM as well.

The KVM allows no communication between servers and is a pretty solid device.

exit12

Thats great, thanks for the info.

I'm assuming it is also possible for the KVM to be simultaneously connected to servers on total seperate networks, and domains?

WOuld this pose a problem at all?

iowatech

Yes it's possible, and no there won't be problems.