Success Story: Yuzu TV

ATEN Remote Server/Power Management Solutions

Realize Seamless Cooperation

Customer: Yuzu TV

Established in 2009, Yuzu TV is a local cable TV station in Saitama, Japan. Yuzu

TV introduces FTTH (Fiber To The Home) which uses fiber-optic cable to provide

TV, computer, internet and telephony services. With the high-quality

communication and services of FTTH, Yuzu TV is able to provide low-cost,

high-quality, and convenient access of IT communication services to the local

residents.

The Challenge

Limited staff and no remote power management generates concerns about service interruption

Mr. Miyamoto, the Communications Service System Operations Division of Yuzu TV said: "When Yuzu TV

was established, it aimed to set up an infrastructure just like the parent company that could respond to

special situations. Our TV station's limited manpower meant we had to consider how to provide our

customers with complete and uninterruptible service. In addition to seeking necessary support from the

parent company, the problem can only be fully resolved by setting up a remotely managed server room.

Such an infrastructure must not only be able to operate servers remotely, but also control server power

remotely.

Solution

KN2116A KVM Over the NET™ was selected for remote server management along with the

highly-compatible PN0108 Power Over the NET™. The space-saving CL5800 LCD KVM console

also adopted

The Challenge

Solution

Benefits

 KN2116A –16-port KVM

Over the NET

remote

server management

solution

 PN0108 – 8-port remote

power management

solution

 CL5800 – Dual rail LCD

KVM console

 Create an environment

that is ready to respond to

any emergencies at any

time from any location

 Compatible with existing

equipment of parent

company

 Build an infrastructure of

remote access and

management to ensure

continuity of most

operations

- allow remote server

and power control

- allow easy local access

to mouse, keyboard and

monitor in cramped rack

space

 Build an infrastructure that

supports remote server

and power management to

overcome the manpower

limitation and to boosts

overall efficiency

 Keep compatibility with

parent company to maintain

a common infrastructure

and to ensure service ability

that when support staff are

not available, technicians

familiar with the system can

continue to operate

 Dual rail design of LCD

KVM console enhances

flexibility

 Total solution reduces the

amount of space required

Success Story: Yuzu TV

KN2116A, PN0108, CL5800

operate smoothly and each takes

up just 1U of space

Yuzu TV looked at its parent company’s infrastructure before deciding on the equipment to purchase. In

order to access the server BIOS screen in the event of a malfunction, digital KVM equipment was a must.

Mr. Miyamoto: "ATEN's KN2116 16-port KVM Over the NET™ had already been adopted by the parent

company and has worked smoothly. ATEN was therefore strongly recommended. After careful evaluation

and research, we decided to adopt ATEN's KVM Over the NET™ solution. This took the form of the

KN2116A, a newer version of the KN2116, as well as the PN0108 Power over the NET currently used with

the parent company. As the PN0108 and KN2116A are compatible with each other, they simplify the

administrator's management of the KVM and power supply. The two devices work seamlessly together to

provide a complete solution to our current dilemma."

Yuzu TV had also considered purchasing LCD KVM equipment, but shelved that idea because the rack

cabinet in the office did not have enough space. ATEN's LCD KVM solution led to the issue being revisited.

Mr. Miyamoto said: "ATEN's dual rail LCD PS/2-USB console integrates the LCD monitor, keyboard,

touchpad and KVM control unit into a single dual rail chassis that takes up just 1U of space. The LCD

monitor and keyboard/touchpad can also be extended and stowed away separately, greatly enhancing the

flexibility and reducing the amount of space required.

Benefits

Remote Server Management Overcomes Manpower Limitations and Boosts Overall Efficiency

Since Yuzu TV adopted the ATEN solution, all operations can now be completed smoothly in an efficient

infrastructure. Yuzu TV has connected the servers to the KN2116A KVM switch for the BIOS-level server

management over the network, and connected the server power to the

PN0108 to automatically boot up when the power is on. The Over the

NET™ capability allows the support staff and the maintenance

personnel to administrate the server from any where. The integrated

interface of KN2116A and PN0108 can be used to recycle server power

over the network just by clicking on the power icon of the desired server

on the user interface of KN2116A KVM Switch. The effect is identical to

the administrator pressing the reset button on-site. As most operations

can now be carried out by the administrator at their own desk, the cost of frequently going to and from the

server room has been saved. This development not only helped set up a stable infrastructure, but also

helped Yuzu TV solve its manpower shortage problem.

Future

Remote power management solutions will be progressively introduced to other TV stations in the

parent company’s group due to their high efficiency and space savings

KN2116A

16-port KVM Over the NET™

PN0108

8-port Power Over the NET™

CL5800

Dual Rail LCD PS/2-USB Console