Emergency Keypad Module
Physical "last resort" interface for critical infrastructure control when normal access methods fail.
Emergency Access
Physical keypad control when everything else fails
System Components
🌐 Web Manager
Configure key mappings and actions through web interface
⌨️ Physical Keypad
Standard numeric keypad (0-9) for direct hardware interaction
🔧 Background Service
Standalone listener monitors keypad and executes actions
Key Features
- Physical Override: Direct hardware access when network or software systems are compromised
- Configurable Mappings: Map each numeric key (0-9) to specific infrastructure actions
- Multi-Platform Control: Control Hyper-V, VMware, FortiGate, UniFi, and Print Servers
- Standalone Operation: Independent background service requires no network connectivity
- Secure Configuration: Encrypted credential storage for emergency access
- Action Types: Start, stop, restart operations across different system types
- Audit Logging: All emergency keypad actions are logged for security review
Supported Infrastructure
💻 Virtualization
- • Hyper-V virtual machines
- • VMware ESXi VMs
- • Power on/off/restart operations
🛡️ Network Security
- • FortiGate firewalls
- • UniFi access points
- • UniFi switches
🖨️ Services
- • Print server spooler
- • Service restart operations
- • Custom service controls
Configuration System
⚙️ Keypad Manager Interface
- Key Assignment: Map numeric keys 0-9 to specific infrastructure targets
- Action Selection: Choose start, stop, or restart for each key
- Target Definition: Specify exact VMs, devices, or services to control
- Credential Management: Secure storage of emergency access credentials
- Configuration Export: Save mappings to keypad_action_map.json file
Emergency Scenarios
🚨 When to Use Emergency Keypad
- Network Outages: When normal remote access is unavailable
- System Compromises: When normal authentication systems are breached
- Critical Failures: When immediate action is required to prevent data loss
- After-Hours Emergencies: When technical staff need quick system control
- Disaster Recovery: When rebuilding systems after major failures
How It Works
The Emergency Keypad system consists of two main components: a web-based Keypad Manager for configuration and a standalone background listener service. Administrators use the web interface to map numeric keys to specific infrastructure actions, saving the configuration to a secure JSON file. The background service monitors physical keypad input and executes the mapped actions using pre-stored credentials, providing immediate physical control when normal access methods fail.
🎯 Perfect For
Data centers, server rooms, and critical infrastructure environments where physical access provides the ultimate failsafe for system recovery.
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