SK0-004 · Question #176
An administrator wishes to use KVM remotely to monitor and control a server farm. In order to perform this function:
The correct answer is B. the host must be reachable via the IP address. IP-based KVM (KVM over IP) switches require network reachability to the host IP address so the administrator can send keyboard, video, and mouse signals remotely.
Question
An administrator wishes to use KVM remotely to monitor and control a server farm. In order to perform this function:
Options
- Aremote control must be disabled on each server.
- Bthe host must be reachable via the IP address.
- Ca serial cable must be available.
- Da monitor must be attached to every server.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A6% (2)
- B91% (29)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
IP-based KVM (KVM over IP) switches require network reachability to the host IP address so the administrator can send keyboard, video, and mouse signals remotely.
Remote control must be enabled, not disabled, for the administrator to gain access to the servers.
A KVM over IP switch encapsulates keyboard, video, and mouse signals into IP packets, so the administrator's workstation must be able to reach the KVM device or server management port via its IP address. Without IP reachability there is no channel through which remote input and video can be transmitted.
A serial cable is used for out-of-band console access, not for IP-based KVM remote control.
One of the primary benefits of KVM over IP is eliminating the need for a dedicated monitor attached to every server.
Concept tested: KVM over IP remote server management requirements
Source: https://www.raritan.com/blog/detail/what-is-kvm-over-ip
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