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Cybex Introduces Revolutionary Digital KVM Switching Solution

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Cybex Computer Products Corporation has announced the DS1800, a new digital KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switching solution that enables administrators to access an unlimited number of servers or devices from any location in the world. This technology leverages Internet connectivity and existing networking infrastructure to provide complete access and control, eliminating the need for proprietary KVM interconnect wiring. The DS1800 is designed to meet the growing need for a manageable, standards-based solution that provides secure access and control of thousands of servers, particularly in the Internet service provider segment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DS1800 is the first in a series of digital KVM switching solutions from Cybex, designed to provide administrators with complete access to an unlimited number of servers or devices from any location.
  • The technology leverages existing networking infrastructure to transmit KVM signals, eliminating the need for special interconnections and hardware.
  • The DS1800 offers unlimited scalability, advanced security features, and an easy-to-use GUI interface.
  • Cybex chose to acquire PixelVision, a company specializing in digitizing and managing video data, to gain additional technology for this new product.
  • The DS1800 is expected to benefit networks with thousands of servers, allowing multiple users to have open, industry-standard access to their systems.
  • Lloyd Cohen, Director of Worldwide Market Analysis at IDC, noted that Cybex's new solution "cleverly provides access to any number of servers without affecting network performance, while adding high-end security on a per port basis."

Statistics:

  • Cybex has been in the KVM switch industry since 1981 and is the world's premier provider of switching, extension, and remote access solutions.
  • The DS1800 technology was developed to meet the growing need for a manageable, standards-based solution that provides secure access and control of thousands of servers.
  • The company expects the DS1800 to benefit networks with thousands of servers, allowing multiple users to have open, industry-standard access to their systems.
  • The DS1800 is designed to provide administrators with complete access to an unlimited number of servers or devices from any location.

Sources:

  • Business Wire. (2000, May 4). Cybex Computer Products Corporation Introduces Groundbreaking Digital KVM Switching Solution.

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