Avocent Analog KVM Switches

• Remote Access Option – With the purchase of a Remote Access Key, the AutoView switch can be upgraded to provide remote KVM over IP management capability.
• Virtual Media Support – Share a directly connected USB storage device to all servers connected to a KVM switch (a DSAVIQ-USB2 module is required for virtual media support).
• Common Access Card (CAC)/Smart Card Support – Enhances security to meet US government regulation HSPD12 which is required for ensuring secure login to government systems (an AVRIQ-VMC module is required for CAC support).
• Server/Computer Access – Manage PS/2, USB, Sun or serial devices.

• Flash Upgrade – Fast and easy upgrades to firmware switches and server interface modules.
• Easy to Use – Configure your system name and select your servers from the convenient OSD.
• Standards-Based – Uses standard CAT-5 cables.
• OS Independent – BIOS-level access ensures connection to the attached servers regardless of the health or type of operating system.

• OSD – Simple control through an on-screen menu.
• Password Protection – Secure access is password protected.
• Flash Upgradeable – Convenient upgrades mean that the product never goes out of date.
• Hotkey Switching – Switch via keyboard sequence.
• Daisy Chain Auto-Initialization – Connect multiple units together without complicated configuration.

• Video Resolution – 2048×1536 video resolution supports the most demanding server room applications.
• 1U Height – Fits perfectly into a standard rack; does not use a large amount of valuable rack space.
• Combo Cables – Uses a three-in-one KVM cable that supports USB or PS/2 target devices.
• Programmable Auto-Scan – Customize scanning times between attached systems.
• USB and PS/2 System/Target and User Support – Supports PS/2 or USB peripherals to control a mix of PS/2 or USB user systems.

• Full Bandwidth and Real-Time Access to Servers – Facilitates access to multiple servers and applications where full-bandwidth video quality is critical.
• Easy-to-Use OSCAR Graphical User Interface – No training required for immediate user interaction with target computers.
• Multi-Platform Support – PS/2, USB, Sun and SGI servers and VT100 serial-based devices
• Specialized Application Support – The Avocent AMX 5010 switch is a proven choice for test labs, demo labs, design and broadcast environments; Avocent AMX switches are compatible with all major broadcast devices including Pinnacle Deko, Harris Device Manager and Raid arrays.
• Performance
• Automatic Compensation for Any Video Losses Induced by Cabling – Simplifies the installation of equipment and guarantees highest-quality video for each user without any user intervention.
• Dual-Matrix Support – Connects user station to two Avocent AMX KVM switches for switch redundancy with automatic failover for mission-critical reliability.
• Flexibility
• Out-of-Band Access to Computers – Users can access all cascaded computers without the need to access the corporate network.
• End-to-End UTP Cable, Including CAT-5 and 5e – Eliminates bulky cabling connections and delivers real-time, high bandwidth video up to 1,000 feet from the server.

• Consolidates the Local Ports of KVM over IP Products – Users have back-up access to servers independent of the IP network.
• Consolidates Access to Existing Analog KVM Switches – Users can integrate legacy KVM switches into their Matrix KVM switch.
• Avocent AMWorks Java-Based System Administration Tool – Centralized management is easier with this versatile software.
• AMIQ Server Interface Module – Built-in memory eases configuration and installation by assigning and retaining unique server identification codes for each attached server.
• Includes SNMP Traps – Users can set up SNMP traps in the Avocent AMX switch for report alarms to an external logging destination.
• Event Logs – Avocent AMWorks software maintains a record of all user logins and switching activity.
• Scalable Architecture – Avocent AMX switches easily accommodate additional servers and users in growing network infrastructures.

Security

• Integration with Other LDAP Services for Authentication – Users can utilize a single LDAP database for authentication, minimizing the administration overhead of their existing network authentication process.