Switchman IT Equipment

Raritan's SwitchMan USB allows control of up to 4 USB computers from a single USB keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) console. SwitchMan's built-in USB hub allows multiple computers to share USB supported devices such as scanners, digital cameras, printers, CD ROM,s and PDAs. SwitchMan USB is one of the few USB KVM switches available that includes USB 2.0 support along with a USB hub and audio switching capabilities.

What people seem to like most:

• SwitchMan's audio capability lets you share a single microphone and stereo speakers regardless of which computer you connect to.
• SwitchMan's small footprint saves valuable desk space
• SwitchMan's color-coded connectors and premium cables make installation easy.

More benefits:

• Easy switching between computers with a push button or hot keys.
• Hot Swap feature allows adding or changing devices without the need to power down your PC.
• Built-in microphone and speaker jacks for high quality multi-media.
• Hot key and auto-scan enables health monitoring of connected computers.
• LED displays for easy status monitoring.
• Connects to standard PS/2ports with any PS/2 to USB adapter (not included).
• Works with Microsoft® Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7/2008, Linux, and Mac OS 10.4.0.
• Works with USB supported peripheral devices and keyboard/mouse with USB connectors.
• Supports VGA, SVGA and Multisync monitors with resolution up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75Hz.
• Supports Microsoft IntelliMouse3 ~ 5 Key Mouse and Microsoft Naturalkeyboard pro-series.
• Can draw electric power from connected PCs or via external power supply (included).

Raritan is a leading supplier of IT infrastructure management solutions, including KVM, power and serial monitoring and management solutions. Its CompuSwitch line, for example, is highly regarded in the data center industry. In fact, Raritan products control millions of servers at more than 50,000 data centers around the world.

Meeting increasing Information Technology needs is often a challenge. We are here to help. Antenna Systems & Solutions, Inc. carries IT equipment ranging from servers, firewalls, U.P.S., KVM switches, operating systems, server appliances, and server racks. And we now rent out our extra rack space.

Do you know the single most common way IT security breaches occur? Many people are surprised to find out the answer is "people." Yes, you do need your firewall, security patches, password policy, and other security measures. But more than anything you need to ensure your facility has a security culture.

For a very long time, the construction industry has worked on safety by having supervisors hold safety meetings at specific times of the day (for example, right after the first break or at the start of the day before handing out assignments). These are short and typically have a single safety message that people can easily remember. You can do something similar for security. Hold a short security meeting where one message gets conveyed. For example, the supervisor can ask, "Can anyone tell me why we don't share our User ID?" Then two or three people in that supervisor's group can offer their ideas as to why. The supervisor makes sure the main reasons, plus an example, are given. The meeting is over quickly, but the message sticks with people.

Antenna Systems & Solutions, Inc. is now offering Co-location. We have the space available to house all of your co-location solutions. Whether you are looking for a place to house your small business server, or your entire data center, we have the solutions for your needs. Feel free to contact us (or by phone 847-584-1000) for more information.

Somebody got the not so bright idea some time ago that all IT personnel are interchangeable and anybody in IT can do anything in IT. If you've been tasked with wearing too many hats and with doing things for which you don't have the training or experience, what can you do? Isn't saying no a way to get yourself laid off?

Actually, it's not.

We can help you with IT equipment selection for the areas in which we offer IT equipment, so you're covered there. But what about other areas? Here's a tip. Your boss doesn't want unpleasant surprises. So, follow this procedure:

1. Identify exactly what the holes are for the area that has you under water. The goal here is to clearly state the problem.
2. Look at some possible resources, such as consultants, courses, outsourcing, or software. The goal here is to have some ideas for solving the problem.
3. Then tell your boss you need to discuss a problem and resources, so you can develop a good plan for proceeding.

Your boss will appreciate knowing the real score, versus going down in flames and having to explain to higher ups how, on his (or her) watch this fiasco happened.