Avocent releases next-generation switching appliance

Avocent, a provider of IT infrastructure management solutions, has released MergePoint Unity, a next-generation switching appliance that is reported to support both kernel-based virtual machine over IP and serial console management technology.

The company said that the new platform helps IT administrators manage remote equipment racks in data centers and offices through a single appliance and interface.

Through streamlined management of the multitude of devices in data center racks, including servers, storage, networking and serial appliances, IT administrators can expect to see significant cost savings while reducing, or eliminating the need for in-person management needs.

MergePoint Unity is standards-based for maximum interoperability, and allows administrators to begin seeing immediate progress toward return on investment following deployment, the company said.

The new MergePoint Unity solution, in conjunction with DSView 3 management software, offers enterprise-class and branch data centers the industry's most complete out-of-band management solution for remote device and equipment control, the company added.

According to the company, new benefits of the MergePoint Unity solution include: serial IQ module support; virtual media support; common access card/smart card reader support; dual power and ethernet options; analog console interface port that allows for single console view of tiered targets from local console, etc.

Ben Grimes, senior vice president of corporate strategy and chief technology officer at Avocent, said: "Our new MergePoint Unity switch design, features and cost advantages help IT managers maximize their monitoring and management of data center and branch facilities by combining kernel-based virtual machine, USB and serial capabilities into one solution to manage the variety of equipment in the racks. MergePoint Unity meets the technical needs of forward-looking IT department administrators, while addressing the relevant budget-related priorities of the enterprise chief information officer."

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