IP-Based KVM & Server Management with OpenBMC

Manage any server from anywhere on your network, including BIOS, power, and hardware sensors. No software, VPN agent, or operating system is required on the target system.

BIOS & UEFI AccessFull control before OS boots and configure firmware remotely

OpenBMC
Open-source, auditable, Linux Foundation, and no vendor lock-in

Serial over LAN (SOL)Serial console access to host system over the network

Operational Advantage

Powered by OpenBMC, IPDex™ delivers full KVM-over-IP, remote power control, hardware sensor monitoring, virtual media, and Serial over LAN through a dedicated management port on one compact hardware device.

Built for IT Operations

No target-side software or VPN agent required
Access BIOS, UEFI, power, sensors, and virtual media
OpenBMC platform with IPMI 2.0, SNMP, and SSH
Remote KVM, serial console, and management functions

Explore Features

Core IPDex™ Capabilities

IPDex™ is designed for administrators who need hardware-level server control before boot,
during failure, or throughout recovery workflows.

Full KVM Over IP

Control keyboard, video, and mouse remotely from a modern browser using HTML5/H5Viewer access.

BIOS & UEFI Access

Reach firmware screens, boot menus, and configuration tools before the host operating system loads.

Remote Power Control

Power on, power off, power cycle, reset, and trigger NMI diagnostics remotely.

Virtual Media

Mount ISO or IMG files over the network for OS deployment, repair, and recovery without physical media.

Monitoring & Alerts

Track temperature, fan RPM, voltage, power usage, event logs, SNMP traps, and SMTP alerts.

Serial Over LAN

Access serial console functions remotely for server management and low-level troubleshooting.

OpenBMC Platform

Built around an open-source baseboard management controller framework for modern server management.

How IPDex™ Fits Into Server Management

Connect IPDex™ to your network and to the target server management port. Access full KVM, power control, sensor monitoring, virtual media, and serial console from any browser, no software installed anywhere.

Connection Overview

IPDex™ provides a dedicated management path for browser-based KVM, power control,
sensor monitoring, virtual media, Serial over LAN, and API-based automation.

Remote AdminBrowser / SSH / API

IPDex™OpenBMC Management

Target ServerKVM + Power + Sensors

No target-side software required. Access remains available before OS boot, during failure, or throughout recovery.

Connect to the Target Server

Connect IPDex™ to your server. Powered by OpenBMC, it’s ready the moment the server has power: no software to install, no operating system needed, and nothing to configure on the machine itself. It keeps working even when the server is powered off, the OS has crashed, or the host network is down.

Connect to Your Network

Connect IPDex™ to your network and reach it securely from any standard web browser. There’s nothing to install on your computer either: no client software, no plugins, no VPN agents. Log in, and everything you need is in one place.

Take Complete Control From Anywhere

See the live screen and operate the server as if you were standing in front of it. Power it on or off, reboot it, enter the BIOS, or reinstall the operating system from a remote disc image. Keep an eye on temperatures, fans, and power, and get alerted the moment something needs your attention.

Built for administrators, data centers, and remote infrastructure.

Unlike software remote access tools, IPDex operates through hardware management, so accessremains available even when the target system is frozen, crashed, or not booted.

No OS dependency

Host OS is not required for management access.

No target-side driver

Browser-based access requires no Java and no installed agent on the server.

Dedicated management path

Separate management access helps isolate control from the production network.

Designed and manufactured in USA

Built for professional IT, commercial, government, and secure deployment needs.

Applications

IPDex™ supports remote management, service, recovery, and automation across distributed server environments.

Data Centers

Manage rack servers without relying on crash carts or local console infrastructure.

Remote Offices

Access BIOS, power controls, sensors, and deployment tools across WAN environments.

Cloud & Hosting

Provide out-of-band access to bare-metal servers independent of the host operating system.

Disaster Recovery

Recover crashed, corrupted, or unbootable systems through BIOS, virtual media, and serial console.

Network Operations

Centralize hardware health monitoring across multiple systems and locations.

DevOps & Labs

Use API access for provisioning, power control, and repeatable test workflows.

Secure Environments

Use a dedicated management NIC to keep BMC access separated from production traffic.

Industrial Systems

Manage headless or embedded systems installed in remote or difficult-to-access areas.

IPDex™ vs. Software Remote Tools

IPDex™ provides hardware-level server access when software-based remote tools are not enough.

Feature	IPDex™ (IPDESK-PRO)	Software Remote Tools
Works without a running OS	✓ Yes, works at the hardware level	✗ Needs the OS up and running
Access before the OS loads (BIOS)	✓ Full access from power-on	✗ Not available
Remote power on / off / reboot	✓ Yes, full power control	✗ Not available
Hardware sensor monitoring	✓ CPU temp, fans, voltages, power	✗ Not available
Reinstall an OS remotely	✓ Mount a disc image from anywhere	✗ Not available
Software required on the server	✓ None to install	✗ Agent required on every machine
Works if OS crashes	✓ Yes, keeps working independently	✗ Connection lost
Works if the host network fails	✓ Yes, independent connection	✗ Connection lost
Console access for headless systems	✓ Yes, full console access	✗ Not available
Vendor lock-in	✓ None, open standards-based	✗ Tied to one vendor
Transparent, auditable platform	✓ Open, industry-trusted (OpenBMC)	✗ Closed, proprietary black box
Security model	Isolated from the host, with no software to attack	Shares the host OS and its vulnerabilities
Manufacturing	USA (Las Vegas, NV)	Various / overseas

Technical Specifications

Core IPDex™ capabilities for KVM, OpenBMC, power control, monitoring, and environmental requirements.

Access / KVM

Host Interface: Dedicated management NIC
Client Access: Modern browser using HTTPS or SSH
KVM Protocol: HTML5 / H5Viewer, no Java required
Boot-Level Access: BIOS, UEFI, boot menus, OS installation, and recovery environments

Management

Platform: OpenBMC-based management
Protocols: IPMI 2.0, SNMP, SSH
Serial Over LAN: SOL via IPMI or SSH, port 2200
OpenBMC: OpenBMC firmware with BMCWeb on HTTPS port 443

Monitoring / Recovery

Virtual Media: ISO / IMG mount over network
Sensor Support: Temperature, fan, voltage, and power monitoring through IPMI 2.0 sensors
Event Logging: IPMI SEL and event log
Management Features: Power control, hardware monitoring, virtual media, Serial over LAN

Power / Environment

Power Input: 12VDC external power, AC 100 to 240V 50/60 Hz adapter included
Operating Temp: 0°C to +50°C
Storage Temp: -20°C to +60°C
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Part No:
IPDSK-100
Description:
IP-Based KVM & Server Management with OpenBMC. Includes IPDSK-100 and PS12VDC-ADAPTER.

Need remote server access without depending on the host OS?

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