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Out-of-band console is a tool that can be used to command a remote shutdown of a physical Linux server. Out-of-band console is a method of accessing a server’s console through a dedicated management port or device that does not rely on the server’s operating system or network connection. Out-of-band console can be used to power cycle, reboot, update firmware, monitor performance, and perform other tasks remotely even if the server is unresponsive or offline. Crash cart is a mobile unit that contains a keyboard, monitor, mouse, and other tools that can be used to troubleshoot a server on-site, but it requires physical access to the server. IP KVM (Internet Protocol Keyboard Video Mouse) switch is a hardware device that allows remote access to multiple servers using a web browser or a client software, but it requires network connectivity and may not work if the SSH connection is lost. RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is a protocol that allows remote access to a Windows server’s graphical user interface, but it does not work on Linux servers and requires network connectivity. References: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/13623/crash-cart https://www.techopedia.com/definition/13624/kvm-switchhttps://www.techopedia.com/definition/3422/remote-desktop-protocol-rdp