Understanding the Difference Between a KVM Switch and Serial Console

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Understanding the Difference Between a KVM Switch
and Serial Console
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Difference Between a KVM Switch and Serial Console

• With the increasing IT industries and demands, it
  has become essential for a person to multi-task.
  Often people need to use multiple networks or
  multiple screens. KVM switch and serial console
  help control IT equipment and are an essential
  part of your server system. But the work they do
  make them different from each other.
• KVM switches and serial consoles might be small
  in size, but they play a vital role in connecting
  the server. The productivity also increases as a
  single person can operate multiple screens and
  networks without going from one place to another.
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• KVM Switches can control PCs, whereas serial
  console can control network-connected devices.
• KVM switches can operate between the connected
  devices, but Serial consoles can access the
  system consoles of the network.

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Difference Between a KVM Switch and Serial Console
KVM Switches  A port KVM switch helps control
several monitors with the help of a single
keyboard and mouse. The KVM switches are used
where there is no need for the keyboards, and a
person needs multiple monitor screens to work.
The local KVM switches are connected using patch
cables or KVM Cable kits.   Console servers KVM
Console servers help establish a connection
between the headless devices, including systems
that dont have any monitor, mouse or keyboards.
They are generally firewall, power supply system,
remote power control system, etc. It is similar
to the IP KVM switch because it allows a person
to access a network from anywhere globally using
Ethernet. A special kind of port helps connect
the system without any need for an adapter, and
secure tunnelling allows more than one user to
access numerous systems from the same IP address.
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