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Adder Launches CATx KVM Switch to Provide SMBs with
Enterprise-Grade Control and Flexibility over IT System Operations
April 28, 2008
Source: Adder
Adder, a leading
developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions,
today announced the launch of the AdderView CATx 1000. The
AdderView CATx 1000 is a compact, multiplatform KVM switch
with audio support that allows a user to control up to 16
computers connected to the CATx switch via CAT 5 cable locally
at the switch or remotely up to 1,000 feet away.
The use of CATx cable from the computer to the switch allows
for a much smaller switch, greatly reduced cable bulk and
more flexibility. Part of the CATx Series of Adder KVM devices,
the CATx 1000 has been designed to minimize space requirements
where space is at a premium and maximize flexibility both
in use and location. One or two of the KVM switches can be
rack mounted and cascaded with other CATx 1000s to support
up to 256 computers.
"We believe that the small to medium-sized business will
greatly benefit from the CATx 1000 as it delivers all of the
advantages of an enterprise CATx switch in a desktop form
factor for smaller server rooms," said Nigel Dickens,
Adder's Technical Director. "It also provides the richest
feature-set available on the market at less than a third of
the price of traditional 19-inch CATx solutions. This product
truly enables SMBs to have the same operation flexibility
and stability previously enjoyed by much larger enterprises."
The CATx 1000 delivers a wide range of features including
digital stereo audio, high resolution video, USB device control
and an advanced on screen display and serial control for remote
switching, power control and synchronizing with other CATx
1000 units. Users can also leverage security profiles which
identify the user prior to handing over control and even duplicate
the connection profiles onto other CATx 1000 devices if required.
Another impressive feature is Display Data Channel (DDC) handling
where the KVM uses specific information transferred from the
display device to ensure correct video is maintained with
host machines.
The CATx 1000 can be connected to just about any type of host
including PC, Server, Mac or Sun by leveraging Adder's Computer
Access Modules (CAMs) to enable broad connectivity options.
The CATx 1000 carries keyboard country codes enabling different
keyboards from different countries to be used on Sun hosts.
The KVM switch also uses 'keep alive' technology which maintains
the impression of keyboard and mouse being present, even when
disconnected for a long period of time between KVM selections.
Pricing & Availability:
The AdderView CATx 1000 is available through local distribution
partners around the world. The 8-port AdderView CATx 1000
will carry a list price of $495 and the 16-port AdderView
CATx 1000 will carry a list price of $645.
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