{"id":2747,"date":"2020-06-10T15:52:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T13:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/?p=2747"},"modified":"2020-06-10T15:57:44","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T13:57:44","slug":"gd-switching-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/2020\/06\/10\/gd-switching-concepts\/","title":{"rendered":"Switching concepts by G&#038;D for optimal, secure operation of your KVM system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The reliability of KVM products and KVM installations is highly important. For this reason, we <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/2020\/04\/22\/gd-test-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">extensively test our products<\/a>, and they only leave our company once they meet all our requirements. But what if faults do occur later on during operation? What can be done, for example, if a transmission link, a terminal device, a network switch or even a matrix switch malfunctions? We have developed a useful database and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdsys.de\/en\/kvm-solutions\/further-information\/redundancy-concepts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">redundancy concepts<\/a> for potential fault scenarios. Using sophisticated switching concepts, we also make it easier for you to set up and use your KVM installation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Various switching concepts in detail\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Restore switching states of the matrix as a whole and scenario switching<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a matrix switch restarts, it can be very helpful if it automatically restores the switching states most recently used. This means not every user has to search for the corresponding computer module and connect manually. Using the \u201cRestore connections\u201d option, the matrix switch remembers which user was logged on to which console module and connected to which computer module. Once the matrix switch has been restarted, the switching states are automatically restored and you can continue working without any delay.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gdsys.de\/en\/kvm-solutions\/further-information\/scenario-switching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scenario switching<\/a>, you have the option to save the complete switching states for several scenarios. This assumes, for example, that there are different, fixed switching states for the day and night shift. Thanks to scenario switching, you can switch the switching states for the matrix installation as a whole with a single command.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2749\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/csm_Szenario_komplett_EN_2f0892486a.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2749\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/csm_Szenario_komplett_EN_2f0892486a.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"725\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/csm_Szenario_komplett_EN_2f0892486a.png 725w, https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/csm_Szenario_komplett_EN_2f0892486a-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scenario switching: Changing between day and night shift<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>syncSwitching \u2013 Synchronisation of the switching states between multiple matrix switches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The matrix switches essentially work independently of one another in redundant clusters. In order to be able to continue working without interruption in the event of a matrix switch failure, you have the option of synchronising several matrix switches. The \u201csyncSwitching\u201d function can be used to save the current switching states. The relevant information is sent encrypted by a matrix switch (syncLeader) to one or more other matrix switches (syncFollower). If the syncLeader fails, the syncFollower simply takes over that role. Thanks to the additional \u201cChannel auto-switching\u201d function, all console modules automatically and simultaneously switch to the syncFollower. We also offer you a comparable solution for compound or tradeswitch workstations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2751\" style=\"width: 766px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/syncSwitching_en.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2751\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/syncSwitching_en.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"766\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/syncSwitching_en.jpg 766w, https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/files\/2020\/06\/syncSwitching_en-300x140.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">syncSwitching: Example with two CON-2 console modules<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Restoring switching states for a user<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not only can you save and restore switching states for the matrix as a whole, however; there are also ways to make the application easier for individual users. With the \u201cRemember last target\u201d option, the matrix switch stores the switching state of a user at the time of logout or switch off. When the console module is restarted or you log in again, the connection is restored to the computer module most recently used. This means you can recommence working as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, we provide the \u201cDefault execution\u201d option. In this case, the matrix switch stores a defined switching state of a user. Now you can activate a previously defined computer module or execute a complete script. This means you do not have to create your working environment manually each time. Once you log onto the matrix, you will have everything automatically and immediately set up as you need it.<\/p>\n<p>Using our switching concepts, you can optimise your KVM installation and simplify setup and operation. 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