KVM over ethernet & ILO alternatives?
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Sir_Alex_Senior · 2023-12-16 17:43

Hi,

are there any simple / cheap alternatives to HPs ILO or the expensive
KVM over ethernet devices on the market, that I missed out?

I am solution to plug in into HDMI/USB ports and I can connect remote
to like ILO etc.

Thanks in advance,
Alex

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ElevenNotes · 2023-12-16 17:51

If it's for a single device: RPi, if its for multiple, you need KVMoIP
switches.

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Sir_Alex_Senior · 2023-12-16 17:53

How can I do it with a RPi? Is there a HDMI input?

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ElevenNotes · 2023-12-16 18:03

[PiKVM](https://pikvm.org)

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Sir_Alex_Senior · 2023-12-16 18:08

Thanks!

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Reverent · 2023-12-16 20:24

If you're hosting on used workstations (now's the right time, tons
will be flooding the market thanks to W11 reqs), pick up any with
vpro.

Then you can use something like mescentral or mesh commander and have
full out of band, noting that you'll need to keep the igpu active
(possible using a dummy HDMI/display port plug).

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d4nm3d · 2023-12-16 23:34

TinyPilot is also a very similar project.