This device is unusual in that it offers not only SSL VPN facilities, but can support remote keyboard/video/ mouse (KVM) access to servers, combining two major sets of remote functions in one connection. This has several advantages, since it reduces the number of possible entry points to a secure system. In turn, this can reduce the number of firewall rules needed, which often improves firewall performance. Network administration and technical support can also be simplified with fewer resources needed for control and auditing.