Cybex Unveils SwitchViewSC at ComNet, Jan. 25-27, Washington D.C. Convention Center, Booth 2420.Business Editors &High-Tech Writers ComNet 2000 HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2000 Cybex Unveils SwitchViewSC(TM) at ComNet Jan. 25-27, Newest Compact 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. Features Maximum Security New switch targeted for user who has multiple computers and needs to access secure and unsecured networks from one set of peripherals Cybex Computer Products Corporation (Nasdaq:CBXC), the world's premier provider of switching, extension and remote access solutions, today announced the immediate availability of SwitchViewSC, the most secure 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 available today. This compact switch allows users to access up to four computers with one keyboard, monitor and mouse, and is targeted for applications that require maximum security, such as government agencies, corporate headquarters and military offices. The design architecture of the SwitchViewSC makes it impossible to transfer data between the connected computers, an important factor for a user who may access secure and unsecure networks from one point of contact. SwitchViewSC has an estimated retail price of $349 (U.S.). &uot;We've recognized that there are customers who require a switch that is designed to make data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. impossible between channels,&uot; said Stephen Thornton, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cybex. &uot;The SwitchViewSC isolates the attached computers. In addition, the chips are programmed and socketed at Cybex to ensure the integrity of the firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. .&uot; The enhanced security features of the SwitchViewSC include the following: -- Automatically clears all keyboard buffer A memory bank or reserved memory area that stores keystrokes until the program can accept them. It lets fast typists continue typing while the program catches up. immediately after data is transmitted through the switch, so no data is left behind within the switch. -- &uot;Hot-key&uot; functionality has been removed, thereby eliminating a potential unwanted mode of access to the switch. -- Cascading has been eliminated to prevent the possibility of any external device from detecting the presence of the SwitchViewSC. -- The firmware is programmed and installed at Cybex headquarters in the U.S. in order to reduce opportunities for tampering tampering The adulteration of a thing. See Drug tampering. in transit. -- The SwitchViewSC firmware is socketed in order to facilitate any necessary security audits. Standard SwitchView features include LEDs which indicate which computers are online and which one is currently selected. Installation is easy since there are no DIP switches to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. and no external power supply is needed. Cybex will demonstrate its full range of KVM switching solutions at ComNet, January 25 - 27 in Washington D.C., Booth 2420, Washington D.C. Convention Center. Visit our booth to see the most advanced KVM switching solutions, including the SwitchViewSC, our Key-View II remote access solution and the XP4000 Series for enterprise-wide data center management. For more information, visit our website at www.cybex.com or call us toll free at 800/932-9239 (U.S.). 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. For over a decade Cybex has designed and manufactured switches and extenders for enhanced control and management of data centers and multiple computer applications. Cybex delivers comprehensive solutions for PC and Macintosh platforms and most Hewlett-Packard, Sun, 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, XP4000, Key-View II and SwitchView SC are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of Cybex Computer Products Corporation. |
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