Xserve compatible KVM board like Raritan or alternatives?

Hi, is there a KVM over IP card like the Raritan eRich G4 that can handle booting from a remote image etc. that works with xserve?
The Raritan card is a PCI card but xserve only has PCIe slots, so this won't work.
What other options exists as I need to see a pre-boot screen to enter some passwords on our xserve box?

Hi
http://www.united-digital.co.uk/products/hyperstar-lite-range.html
http://www.united-digital.co.uk/products/superstar-range.html
http://www.united-digital.co.uk/products/firestar-range.html
In fact pretty much anything from: http://www.united-digital.co.uk/index.php works with the mac platform. Good technical support as well.
May not be too far from you? Leamington/Warwick area. They have their own showrooms where you can see the products close up. You may also find more information regarding other products over on the XSan Forum?
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=810
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AppleProductUser101 wrote:
Hello, I am wondering if there is any way to get a "Visualizer" for my Apple TV, like iTunes has that is basically a screen saver that wavers with the pitch and beat of the music. Similar to those on Windows Media Player, xBox 360, PS3, etc... Or is there at least a way to get/buy an alternative "Screen Saver" besides the floating pictures?
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I recently purchased a Dell KVM and connected it up to all my servers and the only one that seems to be having issues is my XServe. No mouse or keyboard input is detected from the server and I cannot seem to kickstart it in anyway.
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Wayne:
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http://www.united-digital.co.uk/products/hyperstar-lite-range.html
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