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Leveraging the Dell 2161DS: Remote Console Switch in High-Performance Computing Clusters

Overview The Dell 2161DS Remote Console Switch provides administrators with secure, real-time access to high-performance computing (HPC) clusters from any location. In addition, the 2161DS switch utilizes inexpensive Category 5 cables rather than bulky keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) cables, to fit more servers in a single rack. This white paper describes how to leverage the Dell 2161DS Remote Console Switch in High-Performance Computing Clusters.

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Publisher	Dell Computer	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	November 2003	Downloads	390
Format	White Papers
Topics	Switching, High Performance Computing

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