Avocent Corporation

Infrastructure Management

Avocent (NASDAQ: AVCT) is the leading worldwide supplier of KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switching, remote access and serial connectivity solutions that provide IT managers with access and control of multiple servers and network data center devices. Avocent KVM solutions are distributed by the world’s largest server manufacturers like IBM, HP and Dell and are and installed in Fortune 100 companies around the world. Avocent technology enables IT managers in any industry to access and control virtually any number of servers or network devices. The Company's scalable products enable network administrators to gain full control of any connected device using IP connectivity. No special hardware or software is required to the targeted devices. Avocent product portfolio includes switching, extension and video display solutions.

The Avocent DS Series family of data center management solutions includes 1- to 32-port KVM over IP switches, CCM console management appliance for serial devices, power control devices, and software to manage it all through a single interface. Avocent’s DSView 3 software and DS Series system reduce down time and provide rapid disaster recovery while providing better overall management capabilities to administrators. From a single terminal, Administrators can navigate between devices and configure, manage, upgrade and backup any device in the data centre.

The history of Avocent innovations that have advanced the IT industry include: multi-platform/multi-user switching, analog matrix switching, extension over CAT 5, PCI bus extension, patented on-screen menus, remote KVM over IP connectivity, digital serial over IP, digital-analog integrated access to multiple servers, wireless KVM, hand-held solutions, and hub and spoke failover technology.

Our IP-based manageability systems eliminate distance limitations and provide 24/7 access and control of your data center. Avocent centralized management software allows ITadministrators to sit at a single console and have secure, local and remote control of multiple servers, serial devices, IPMI proxy appliances and power management systems.