Cybex Announces New Switch for ISP, ASP, CLEC and ILEC Marketplaces; AutoView 200 48-Volt Switch Compatible with Industry Power Supply Standards.Business Editors and High Tech Writers HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2000 Cybex Computer Products Corporation (Nasdaq:CBXC), the world's premier provider of switching, extension and remote access solutions, today announced the first in a series of products designed specifically for the burgeoning ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. , ASP, CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) and ILEC (Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier) A traditional local telephone company such as one of the Regional Bell companies (RBOCs). Contrast with CLEC. See ELEC and TELRIC. markets. The AutoView 200(TM) is a 48-volt, two-user KVM (K Virtual Machine) A version of the Java Virtual Machine for small devices with limited memory. See J2ME. See also KVM switch. KVM - Keyboard Video Mouse (keyboard, video, mouse) switch for Internet infrastructure providers who have standardized on 48-volt power in their central offices. &uot;The explosive growth of the Internet has created a need for interoperable equipment such as the AutoView 200 48-volt switch,&uot; said Stephen Thornton, president and chief executive officer of Cybex Computer Products Corporation. &uot;This new product enables service providers to manage multiple servers with ease. We are already a leader in providing network management equipment to large data centers, and we are committed to providing innovative products for the service provider market.&uot; Featuring Cybex's LongView(TM) remote access technology embedded in a true 2 x 8 matrix switch, the AutoView 200 allows two users to independently and simultaneously access any of the eight attached servers. The 48-volt power supply offers service providers and telcos a switch that already meets their current power supply standards. With the AutoView 200, a second user can even be located as far as 500 feet away. Additionally, Cybex's XPAL(TM) card allows the AutoView 200 switch to interface directly into Cybex's XP4040 KVM switch (1) See also KVM. (2) (Keyboard Video Mouse switch) A device used to connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to two or more computers. KVM switches are used to save space on a desktop when multiple computers are used by one user. system, giving IT managers a much more affordable, reliable solution for large-scale installations. Scheduled to ship in March, the 8-port model of the AutoView 200 48-volt switch will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,095 (U.S.) and will be available from authorized Cybex resellers. Enhanced on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. display, increased mouse support, flash upgrade capability, advanced hot pluggability and front panel LED's are all included in AutoView 200. AutoView 200 also features Cybex's exclusive &uot;Keep Alive&uot; feature that allows servers to power the unit in the event of a power failure. About Cybex Cybex Computer Products Corporation (Nasdaq: CBXC) is the proven leader in the KVM switch industry and the world's premier provider of switching, extension and remote access solutions. Cybex was founded in 1981. It designs and manufactures switches and extenders for enhanced control and management of data centers and multiple computer applications. In October 1999, Cybex acquired PixelVision, a company that specializes in digitizing "Digitizer" redirects here. For the computer device, see Digitizing tablet. For the digitizer in Tablet PC's, see Tablet PC. Digitizing or digitization and managing video data. Cybex delivers comprehensive solutions for PC and Macintosh platforms and most Sun, Hewlett-Packard, Silicon Graphics, RS/6000 and DEC Alpha See Alpha. (processor) DEC Alpha - A RISC microprocessor from DEC. In November 1995, the Alpha was purportedly the fastest non-research chip used in commonly available workstations. It is superpipelined and superscalar. workstations. Cybex is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama Huntsville is the county seat of Madison County, Alabama. Huntsville is the largest city in northern Alabama in a region of a half-million people, with the city proper having 168,132 residents (2006 estimate). , with European offices in Shannon, Ireland; Steinhagen and Munich, Germany; and other offices in Singapore and Tokyo. Cybex, the Cybex logo and AutoView are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cybex Computer Products Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. (2000) |
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