Large-Data-Center KVM Strength for Midsize Sites.(Avocent AutoView 2000R)(Evaluation)

Publication: eWeek

Publication Date: 26-AUG-02

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Avocent Corp.'s AutoView 2000R pushes big-data-center features such as KVM over IP into a keyboard, video and mouse switch designed for midsize organizations--a move that makes the device a tempting offer to IT managers who need access to servers but don't want to be in the same room with the machines.

This new release in the AutoView KVM family, which shipped last week, enabled eWeek Labs to access 16 servers and other computers from the computer in an office cube over the network using standard IP connectivity. When combined with additional AutoView or Avocent Outlook devices, the $3,995 AutoView 2000R can control as many as 384 devices--quite a feat for a box that requires only one IP address to administer.

However, although the AVWorks management software provided with the AutoView 2000R comes with a user name/password security system, it once...

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