GL.iNet Comet PoE (GL-RM1PE) is a new KVM over IP solution featuring a quad-core Correx-A53 SoC, support for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), a 32GB eMMC flash, and the usual HDMI and USB ports.
It’s essentially an upgrade to the Comet PoE (GL-RM1) KVM over IP box equipped with PoE and a 32GB eMMC flash capable of handling larger ISO files. It also relies on the faster Cortex-A53 processor used in the upcoming Comet Pro, currently on Kickstarter, with WiFi 6, a 2.2-inch touchscreen display, and HDMI passthrough. GL.iNet also claims faster file transfer (35 MB/s read & 25 MB/s write speeds) of about three times faster than the original Comet.
Comet PoE specifications:
- SoC – Unnamed quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU (Potentially Rockchip RV1126B)
- System Memory – 1GB DDR3L
- Storage – 32GB eMMC flash
- Video & Audio Input – HDMI port up to 2K @ 60 FPS (2160 x 1440 @ 60 FPS); H.264 encodding with 30 to 60ms latency
- Networking – Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
- USB
- USB 2.0 Type-A port to connect peripherals like a Fingerbot or ATX power control board
- USB 2.0 Type-C port for mouse/keyboard emulation
- Misc – Reset button, dual color LED for power and device status
- Power Input
- PoE via RJ45 power
- 5V/2A via USB Type-C port (PD compatible)
- Power Consumption – Under 5 Watts
- Dimensions – 102 x 70 x 22mm
- Weight – 140 grams
- Certifications – CE, WEEE, FCC, RoHS
The Comet PoE (GL-RM1PE) remote KVM over PoE solution ships with a USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-C cable, a USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C cable, an Ethernet cable, an HDMI cable, and a user manual.
We reviewed the Comet GL-RM1 with an ATX power control board last July, and the Comet PoE will work the same way, except for PoE support, and the larger 32GB eMMC flash is a big important over the 8GB flash of the Comet, which is too small to copy an Ubuntu Desktop ISO (and many other ISO files) for remote installation. I had no problem using all features of the Comet, including HDMI (video + audio), keyboard and mouse emulation, clipboard, remote ISO file copy (except for the small flash size), etc., both in the LAN and over the Internet using a cellular data connection.
You’ll find more technical details and instructions to get started on the documentation website. The company also provides a 3D printable rack mount suitable for 10-inch racks for users with a home lab or office server room.
The Comet PoE is now available for $109.99 on the GL.iNet store and should eventually show up on the company’s Amazon store. The ATX power board adds $12.90, and the Fingerbot $26.99. A few more details may also be available on the product page.
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