KVM & Serial - Extension Products

Cat5 Extension
The LongView series extends a keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, microphone, and serial port up to 500 feet away from the computer or KVM switch with one Category 5 (or higher) UTP cable. You can use the computer just as if you were sitting in front of it.

LongView Companion Extender (PDF) 2-user Includes transmitter and receiver Supports variety of PS/2-style mice LongView Extender (PDF) 1-user Extends KVM up to 500 feet Supports speaker, microphone and COM serial port PC compatible

PCI Bus Extension
Avocent Digital Desktops is your only source for PC extension solutions. The non-proprietary bus extension technology lets you centralize all PCI-based computers for ease of maintenance while providing users with full PC functionality at the desktop. Cstations are ideally suited for any industry application requiring minimized downtime, where security is critical, environmental conditions are a problem, space is at a premium, or non-public maintenance is required. Available with either fiber optic or copper connectivity, the versatile desktop Cstation receives a PCI bus signal from a remote PC up to 800 meters away. Delivering the same benefits of a desktop chassis, including full peripheral support and flawless digital video, the Cstation is also available in an expandable 12" x 12" footprint or 8" x 8" office automation model.

C-Series (PDF) Supports USB, PS/2 and most multimedia devices, Includes a second PCI slot, offering the ability to add support for PC Cards, SCSI, firewire, multiple serial ports, and multiple monitors. L-Series (PDF) The smallest form factor and lowest priced Cstation Ideal platform for many environments that don't require additional peripherals beyond USB and PS/2 devices, such as Office Automation, Public Kiosks, and Call Centers

Wireless Solutions
The Avocent Wireless extension switching solutions let you wirelessly extend connections between monitors, keyboards, mice and audio devices up to 100 ft. indoors, providing both switching and A/V broadcasting capabilities without the need for cables.

The transmitter/receiver that comprise the LongView and AutoView Wireless products connect directly to local devices, and serves as the radio interface link allowing the computer to connect to the receiver and/or broadcast secure audio and high-resolution video data, even through walls.

Both product lines are designed on 802.11a standards, provide secure connections through AES, and feature proprietary video compression technology and link layer protocol for additional security. Its' industry standard design makes AutoView Wireless compatible with virtually any PC, display technology and operating system.

AutoView Wireless (PDF) 2 x 16 switch capabilities, 1 x 8 audio/video broadcasting Plug-and-play installation Built on same security features as LongView Wireless LongView Wireless (PDF) Wirelessly extends connection to a computer up to 100 feet away Design based on 802.11a standard Secure connections through Advanced Encryption Standard