Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 32
ELC-0808VP | 
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Following is some historical information about the Avocent-Apex ViewPoint product line: Avocent-Apex ViewPoint KVM Switches & Solutions
During its prime, the ViewPoint KVM switch solution provided secure, centralized access to mission-critical servers and devices. Unfortunately, the enterprise-level KVM switch manufacturer Avocent has announced end-of-life or product discontinuations to the entire Apex ViewPoint KVM switch product line. Avocent, formerly Apex, has since moved on to more advanced KVM switches which offer superior control for mission-critical systems. 
Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64
ELC-6464VP
End-of-life announcements for several 1st generation enterprise-level Avocent KVM switches will often leave customers without a solution when technical problems arise or if expansion is necessary. 42U Sales Engineers are here to assist Apex ViewPoint customers to help find product replacements and upgrades for discontinued ViewPoint KVM switches. Competitive KVM upgrades for the latest technology include Cat 5 KVM switches as well as KVM over IP Digital technology. New Avocent KVM switches available for ViewPoint replacement would include the Avocent AMX Cat 5 based KVM switch as well as the DSR KVM over IP product line. To further assist users with upgrading and replacing discontinued KVM products, 42U is offering a port buy-back program to help users recoup a part of the initial KVM investment. Port buy-back allows ViewPoint users to trade-in old KVM equipment and receive credit for new KVM switches that are purchased through 42U. The KVM buy-back program works on a Port for Port basis and allows users to combine ports on more than one KVM Switch. For example: if 2 KVM Switches with a total of 32-Ports are being considered for port buy-back, users will receive credit for all 32-Ports if a new KVM system totaling 32 ports or more is purchased. For more information regarding ViewPoint Competitive Upgrades or our port buy-back program, please complete our simple Upgrade Project Evaluation Form and tell us about your environment. Please include details concerning which KVM switch product(s) you would like to upgrade from. As always, feel free to contact us via our Contact Form or call our Sales Engineers at 1-800-NET2NET (800-638-2638). Following is some historical information about the Apex ViewPoint product line: Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64
Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64 provides large enterprise data centers, network operations, and server farms with efficient and reliable "out-of-band" server management. This matrix switch is fully compatible with the Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 32, and extends the ViewPoint family capabilities by allowing up to 64 users to view, directly control, and manage activity on up to thousands of servers. The ViewPoint 64 matrix switch allows multiple users to control large enterprise computing environments such as those found at Internet Service Providers (ISPs), server farms and large network operating centers (NOCs). ViewPoint 64 is a valuable tool for day-to-day network administration, as well as troubleshooting in the event of system problems. The system provides: Efficient Server Management - Flexibility - Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64 provides out-of-band and non-intrusive access to a wide range of key network servers, and when teamed with Apex's new Emerge 2000 remote server management device, provides universal access to large numbers of servers from local and remote locations.
- Compatibility - Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64 is compatible with a variety of network operating systems and easily integrates with existing Avocent Outlook switches that are used by major server manufacturers.
- Greater server density - Avocent-Apex ViewPoint 64's innovative new rack-mounted package and cabling scheme allows IT managers to manage the physical aspects of their server rooms efficiently, saving valuable data center real estate and allowing for more organized server growth.
Programmable Functions
Viewpoint includes programmable naming, scanning, password, and system broadcast functions for complete control over your network hardware features 100 % Out-of-Band
Viewpoint, like all Avocent products, is non-intrusive to your servers and network, so it never interferes with critical server operations or consumes system or network resources. - 850 foot end to end operation with standard UTP category 5 cable
- Flash upgradability to help ensure easy upgrades and future compatibility
- Advanced Password Security
- Support for multiple platforms, including PC based servers, HP-9000, SUN, IBM RS-6000, Macintosh, and other systems
Click here for a Free KVM Switch / KVM over IP Project Evaluation Take total control of your network data center! Corporate network administrators have complete control of their networks with Avocent-Apex ViewPoint, an integrated, seamless switching system. As many as 16 network administrators can have access to up to 32 mission-critical services to ensure smooth network operations. This makes Avocent-Apex ViewPoint a valuable tool for day-to-day network administration, as well as troubleshooting in the event of system problems. Avocent-Apex ViewPoint also uses Apex's on-screen interface, OSCAR (On-Screen Configuration and Activity Reporting), which provides visual feedback on system connections as they occur. Even if a network is completely down, equipment malfunctions can be quickly isolated, identified, and corrected. And the Avocent-Apex ViewPoint matrix switch gives out-of-band access to a wide range of network elements such as file servers, PBX monitors, and database engines. For added flexibility, Avocent-Apex ViewPoint also features an Administrative and diagnostic terminal connection.
AGENT's purpose is to provide easier administration of the ViewPoint matrix switch. Agent (Advanced, Graphical, Enterprise, Network, Tool) is software that provides a graphical interface for configuration, user, security, and administration management of Viewpoint matrix switches. All features formerly available through the Administration Console have been ported to the Agent software. Using Agent, the system administrator has control at the server level over Viewpoint configurations and security. The administrator can use Agent to organize and synchronize server control both in-band and out-of-band. 
- Creation, viewing, and editing or configuration for each port (on Viewpoint)
- Collection of known server names from the network to assist in configuration setup
- Ability to save configuration information
- Ability to print configuration information
- Assignment of login account for main access rights to Viewpoint
- Management of user names, passwords, and lists of access rights
- Backup list of pre-defined login accounts to permit user access if the AGENT interface is inaccessible
- ViewPoint core version and status information
- Flash Firmware upgrades
- Connection status & Notifications of server connect / disconnect
Click here for a Free KVM Switch / KVM over IP Project Evaluation Avocent-Apex ViewPoint Downloads & Manuals
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