Avocent Unveils Combined LCD Consoles and KVM Switches for Effective Data Centre Management
Space-Saving Design Provides Integrated Remote and Local Rack Access for High Performance Computing Environments
HUNTSVILLE, AL, Nov 23, 2009 - Avocent
Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT), a global leader in IT operations
management, today unveiled combined LCD consoles and
state-of-the-art digital KVM switches, allowing IT managers to more
effectively manage their data centre components. By bringing these
two appliances together, IT managers can leverage a space-saving
design, which is easy and convenient to install and deploy in an
already-populated and crowded rack. The combined unit will provide
integrated remote and local rack access for improved component
manageability in SMB and server room environments.
"Avocent's ongoing innovation and leadership in KVM switching for
years has provided customers with advanced management and security
capabilities for the data centre, while decreasing costs in even the
most complex environments," said Bliss Ehrlich, Senior Product
Manager, Avocent. "By adding LCD capabilities to digital KVM switch
technology, Avocent customers get state-of-the-art remote access in
a single console. They also benefit from time-saving installations
and reduced downtime -- all of which are key advantages for
customers looking to cut costs in this economy without sacrificing
quality, performance and reliability. Furthermore, Avocent is using
innovative ASIC technology in the digital KVM switch to build these
next generation integrated solutions."
Avocent's digital KVM offerings maximize the use of costly rack
space by taking advantage of legacy and next generation data centre
technologies such as blade servers and network adaptors.
Additionally, these switches can convert analog signals into digital
packets, compressing and transmitting them securely over TCP/IP
connections, which is key for administrators looking to remotely
connect and manage blades in a secure manner. Additional features of
Avocent's digital KVM switches include:
Video Resolution - With integrated LCD console
remote, IT administrators have HD video resolution of 1600x1200@
60Hz.
Dedicated Ethernet Port - Administrators can
transmit KVM data over TCP/IP, helping to eliminate the need for
specialized hardware or cabling. This also allows IT users to
remotely access blade servers for installation and maintenance,
helping to lower the cost of ownership.
The 17-inch LCD rack console and eight-port or 16-port KVM
switches support PS/2 and USB systems as well as out-of-band access
to servers. The LCD console switch also includes an on-screen
display in multiple languages, a 17-inch TFT active-matrix monitor
that supports 1280x1024 resolution at 60Hz, a convenient front
access USB pass through and preassembly of the LCD and KVM modules
for easy installation.
Beyond managing traditional server components required for
high-performance environments including processors, memory, and
storage, this new platform also provides effective, integrated
management capabilities for data centre components with a single
form factor to provide streamlined manageability, including
connectivity to a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse.
For more information on Avocent's new LCD console and KVM
switching, please visit www.avocent.com.
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About Avocent Corporation
Avocent delivers IT operations management solutions that reduce
operating costs, simplify management and increase the availability
of critical IT environments 24/7 via integrated, centralized
software. Additional information is available at www.avocent.com.
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Avocent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 27, 2009. Other risks may be
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