Digi Releases Dual Purpose KVM over IP, Console Management Device
MINNETONKA, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
New Digi Passport(R) I-KVM expands Digi's industry leading line of console servers
Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the Digi Passport I-KVM, a pocket-sized,
cost effective tool that allows IT personnel to easily manage remote servers and remote network
equipment. The Digi Passport I-KVM provides KVM over IP and console management
functionality allowing users to manage remote servers via KVM over IP while simultaneously
managing another device like a router through a serial console port. It is ideal for accessing and
managing servers and network equipment at remote locations such as remote offices, remote
retail locations and remote educational/lab facilities. It is also ideal for managing equipment
housed at hosting companies and for cost-effectively IP enabling analog KVMs.
Loyola College's IT department uses the Digi Passport I-KVM to manage a server in a closet
located in a remote building on its campus. Patrick Reavey, senior systems engineer for
Loyola, comments: "We can see a lot of uses for this device throughout our campus. The low
cost and scalability will allow us to add more units as needed. It was very easy to set up and
has proven extremely reliable. We also no longer need to conduct regular site visits to manage
the server. This has saved us time and made us more efficient."
"The Digi Passport I-KVM can dramatically reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need
for on-site service of remote servers," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and
marketing, Digi International. "Everything can now be done remotely through a laptop or
anywhere an Internet connection is available. It also allows users to easily IP-enable their
existing analog KVM equipment. This gives users remote access for a small price and allows
them to keep their existing analog boxes."
The Digi Passport I-KVM features automatic adaptive compression for efficient network
bandwidth use. It uses up to 100 percent less bandwidth than other KVM solutions providing
lower network overhead and a better user experience. Users can easily access the Digi
Passport I-KVM over the network, the Internet, through industry-standard free virtual network
computing (VNC) viewers or handheld devices like an iPhone. No proprietary software is
needed, and there are no additional software fees. Additionally, the Digi Passport I-KVM
features virtual media support to transfer files to remote servers. This allows IT personnel to
install fixes and patches or load new software remotely by transferring the data over the
network.
The Digi Passport I-KVM is a highly scalable product featuring daisy-chain Ethernet and
daisy-chain power. Users can simply add Digi Passport I-KVMs as necessary eliminating the
need for expensive multi-port devices. Up to eight Digi Passport I-KVMs can be cascaded using
only one Ethernet switch port and one power supply.
The Digi Passport I-KVM features one KVM/IP port and one console server port. It also
includes strong security including AES encryption and RSA 2049 bit public key for video access.
Additionally, the Digi Passport I-KVM features non-blocked access using Web browser or free
VNC viewers, and remote user authentication support for LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+ and
Kerberos.
The Digi Passport I-KVM is available now with prices beginning at $559. For more
About Digi International
Digi International, the leader in device networking for business, develops reliable products
and technologies to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the
network or via the web. Digi offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and
markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at
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Press Contacts:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
SOURCE: Digi International
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