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Avocent AV 3000 Series KVM over IP Switching Solutions

Built for small data centers and remote/branch office environments, the AV 3000 series KVM over IP switch provides consolidated, streamlined access to server resources. Centralize the management of the switches with DSView 4 Management software.

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  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
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  • Government
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  • Banking, Financial and Insurance
Warranty: 2 Year Full Coverage Factory Warranty - Optional Extended Warranty Available

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Avocent AV 3216 KVM Over IP Switch
KVM   16 server or serial   2 local, 1 remote, shared session available   VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI   16:9 widescreen, up to 1680 x 1050 4:3 standard, u   1.72   17   6.5   4.4  
Avocent AV 3108 KVM over IP Switch
KVM   8 server or serial   1 local, 1 remote, shared sessions available   VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI   16:9 widescreen, up to 1680 x 1050 4:3 standard, u   1.72   17   6.5   4.2  

Benefits

Powerful User Access Control
Grant access to specified users or implement LDAP directory authentication
Limit KVM access to specific targets on the switch
Enable smart card or CAC readers to support two factor authentication
Streamlined Management
Local Port Access - Support for virtual media, USB keyboards and mice
Single Solution that supports USB, PS/2, Sun and serial targets
Advanced, graphical On-Screen Display eases system onfiguration and server selection
Space-Saving
CAT-5, thin cabling saves space in the rack and allows up to a 30 meter distance between the server and the switch

Features

Local or Remote Access – The AV 3000 KVM over IP switch portfolio provides integrated local or remote KVM over IP management capability – right out of the box
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
​ Compatible with the Avocent DSView 4 Management software for a centralized and secure management of IT assets

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The Avocent MergePoint Unity Digital KVM Switch includes both KVM-over-IP and serial console management technology. Centralize the management of the switches with DSView 4 Management software.

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Overview Digital Infrastructure Solutions Embedded Device Management Serial Console IP KVM Switches High Performance KVM LCD Tray Desktop KVM and KM Secure KVM Software Monitoring
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Overview Project & Commissioning Services Preventive Maintenance for Industrial Preventive Maintenance Remote Services Performance Optimization Services Spare Parts & Parts Management
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Calculate Cooling Economization UPS Sizing Tool Use the rPDU Finder Calculate Cooling Retrofit Savings GXT5 Runtime Tool IT Management and Rack PDU Product Selectors Product Registration Vertiv™ XR App
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