KLEv3 / KMini
| Remote Management Software |
| BIOS level setting | No BIOS level setting |
| Preboot stage intervention | No preboot stage intervention |
| Forced remote power ON / OFF * | Only Ctrl-Alt-Del (soft reset) |
| No extra software or hardware needed | Need to install software on every machine |
| Zero interference to server operation | Software will interfere with server operation |
| Zero consumption of CPU power and memory | Heavy consumption of CPU power and memory |
| Able to monitor the server status at all time | Monitor only when the software is running |
| Cost-effective for server farm management | Expensive license fee for managing bunch of servers |
| Effective to troubleshoot in all server states | Effective only when server is responsive |
| Centralized control over global servers | Peer-to-peer control only |
| Easy usage with total transparency | Limited transparency of operation |
| Compatible with all conventional KVM Switch | Not compatible to work with conventional KVM |
| Leverage all functions of KVM Switch hotkeys | Not compatible to work with conventional KVM |
| Thin-client viewer for remote access | Extremely "Fat-client" for remote access |
| Viewer easily downloadable from internal website | Install your "fat" software on the remote machine |
| Convenience to set up a client environment | Takes a lot troubles to build up client environment |
| High security | Medium security |
| High management of users | Low management of users |
| Possible backup connection | No backup connection |
