Active Equipment : KVM Switches

An analog KVM switch allows more efficient use of the valuable space available in server rooms and data centers. Customers can use their limited space for productive servers, routers, hubs, and printers, not keyboards, monitors and mice.

The analog solution is an "out of band solution" which does not depend on the network infrastructure.

The first company to introduce KVM OVER IP switching systems that eliminate distance limitations, Avocent's IP-based KVM switching systems support multi-platform, multi-location, multi-device installations, all over a standard IP connection. The feature rich DS Series of network appliances simplify access and control with DSView, allowing you convenient access to all of your data center devices. Avocents DSView provides secure point-and-click control to any connected device, using IP connections.

Avocent's digital KVM switching systems are designed for demanding IT environments. Our solutions for Server Rooms and Enterprise applications include a variety of IP-based switching systems. Featuring Avocent's exclusive KVM OVER IP switching technology, our DS Series switches leverage existing IP connections in the data center. For flexible access, our DSR switches combine analog and digital connections in one switch.