Needing a single port KVM console, where to find?

[arthurleung]

I am about to colocate a server far far away and I'd like a KVM over IP / remote console to access the remote machine. I only see large 16+ ports KVM over IP switches out there but I only need it for one (or 2 possibly in the future) computer so 16 ports will be overkill.

Is there any smaller KVM over IP switch for 1~2 computers that is relatively cheap? Thanks.

[Nat101]

Why not just use a software solution based on VNC or RDP? That'll cost yer absolutely nowt but a little time

[Jonny M]

Because KVM over IP let's you do things like change BIOS settings and run OS reinstalls.

[Moby-Dick]

I've not seen any - your best bet would be to use something like a RIB board in the compaq machines , but then you'll need a secondary network feed.

[jsterling]

belkin do something like that which they class as an accessory to their KVM switches.

edit: something like thisthis

[SHISH]

Most of the servers we`ve used have ip over serial or modem built in to the bios and come with a management prog.
Not seen a single solution ever but plenty of multi port commercial KVMs have it and you pay the price.
Best look second hand or see if the router at that end has a serial connect for the older type of comms which you can use ( if it IS a server) to connect.
That Belkin thing is just an extender to run the KVM over ethernet and get a longer run.
Surely the server has built in IP access or an accessory from whoever makes it.

[Mercutio]

There old (read VERY old) and might not be up to much these days but have a look at a belkin blackbox servswitch wizard. Royal Bank of Scot used to use them and I THINK they had KVM over IP.