SwitchView, USB Saves Desktop Space for Home and Office Users with Multiple PCs and USB Devices

New KVM switch and integrated USB hub uses one keyboard, monitor and mouse to share access to computers, digital cameras, scanners and other USB devices

HUNTSVILLE, AL (PRWEB) July 10, 2003 -- A new SwitchView® KVM (keyboard, monitor and mouse) switch and integrated USB hub from Avocent Corporation (NASDAQ: AVCT) gives home office and small business users the ability to use a single keyboard, monitor and mouse to access up to four computers and share access to multiple USB devices. People can use one keyboard, monitor and mouse to switch between connected computers and share access to multiple USB devices, such as a digital camera, external hard drive, external CD-ROM, printer, scanner or PDA.

The 4-port audio model includes the additional value of being able to share one set of speakers and a microphone. The SwitchView® USB devices, available in 2-port and 4-port models, are scheduled to begin shipping this month.

SwitchView USB features either push-button control for switching between connected computers or switching through the keyboard with hotkey commands. The SwitchView USB provides full control of all connected USB devices, regardless of which computer is in use.

All SwitchView USB models support high resolution video up to 2048 x 1536 @ 85 Hz. All include color-coded connectors to simplify installation, a flash upgrade cable and a two-year warranty. The 2-port SwitchView USB model is priced at $149.95; the 4-port model is $179.95 and the 4-port model with audio sharing is $169.95 (U.S. MSRP).

Additional pricing and product details are available on www.avocent.com.    

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.

Avocent, the Avocent logo, The Power of Being There and SwitchView 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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