Avocent SwitchView 100 Desktop KVM Switches Announced

Avocent Introduces Family of Space-Saving Desktop KVM Switches for Small and Home Offices

Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ:AVCT) today introduced its family of SwitchView 100 desktop KVM switches for small and home offices. These latest additions to the Avocent family of market-leading connectivity solutions include four space-saving desktop KVM switches that support multimedia applications.

SwitchView 100 switches come bundled with all the necessary cables for a solution that’s ready to deploy out of the box, simplifying both the buying and set up process and offering a complete package at a competitive price. Full audio support is also included, eliminating the need for separate sets of speakers and microphones for each computer – providing an uninterrupted multimedia experience across platforms.

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“The SwitchView 100 family is part of our continuing commitment to deliver economical solutions and quality to home, small and medium-sized businesses,” said Michael Helms, director of product management for Avocent’s SMB offerings. “Space and time are precious commodities, so we’ve designed these switches to reduce desktop clutter and improve efficiency while offering standard features at a great value.”

Highlights of the SwitchView 100 family include:

• Consolidated access to multiple computers through a single keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor
• Two- and four-port configurations, for access and control of two, three or four multimedia computers
• Models are equipped with PS/2 or USB connections
• Audio and microphone switching
• Bundling with all necessary cables for easy installation
• Slim design sits behind desktop systems to save valuable space

The SwitchView 100 family of KVM switches, priced from $45 to $100, is now available.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent delivers IT infrastructure management solutions that reduce operating costs, simplify management and increase the availability of critical, “always on” IT environments via integrated, centralized in-band and out-of-band hardware and software. Through LANDesk, Avocent also is a leading provider of systems, security, and process management solutions. Additional information is available at: http://www.avocent.com.