Avocent's DSView 2.0 Software Features DSWebview for Browser-based Access to Multiple Servers

Software provides secure access to unlimited servers and other data center devices on the network

Huntsville, AL, March 12, 2003, Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ/NM: AVCT), the leading global provider of KVM switching and network connectivity appliances, today announced DSView 2.0, which features DSWebview, a browser-based version of the management software that is the cornerstone of Avocent's KVM OVER IP switching systems. These systems are capable of controlling virtually any number of servers in enterprise or data center environments. With DSView 2.0, administrators can use industry standard IP connections to gain secure access to any data center device. With DSWebview, administrators can troubleshoot, or even reboot a server from any location in the world using a standard web browser.

"Network administrators need the flexibility of easy and secure remote access in order to maintain their networks properly," said Gary Johnson, Avocent's senior vice president of global sales and marketing. "DSView 2.0 and DSWebview use Avocent's unique, centralized authentication and audit capabilities to provide the most secure access to any data center device all over an industry standard IP connection."

DSView 2.0 offers cross platform support and is optimized to work with Internet Explorer (5.5 +), Netscape (6.2+), Mozilla and Internet Information Server 5.0. Existing Avocent DSView 1.x customers can upgrade to DSView 2.0 at no charge. For more information on pricing, upgrades, availability and product details, visit Avocent at www.avocent.com. Avocent will be demonstrating its DSView 2.0 software and suite of KVM OVER IP switching systems at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, March 12-19, in Hall 15, Stand B11.

About Avocent Corporation
Avocent (NASDAQ: AVCT) is the leading worldwide supplier of KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) switching, remote access and serial connectivity solutions that provide IT managers with access and control of multiple servers and network data center devices. Avocent's KVM solutions are distributed by the world's largest server manufacturers and installed in Fortune 100 companies around the world. For more details, visit www.avocent.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding market opportunity, product development, engineering and design activities, and product availability and operability. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including the risks associated with the introduction and operation of new products and technologies, risks associated with product design efforts, and risks associated with reliance on a limited number of component suppliers and single source components. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in Avocent's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2002.

Avocent and KVM OVER IP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avocent Corporation or its affiliates. All other trademarks or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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