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Avocent AV 3216 KVM Over IP Switch

Built for small datacenters and remote/branch office environments, the AV 3000 series KVM over IP switch provides consolidated, streamlined access to server resources. Centralize the management of the switches with DSView 4 Management software.

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Best Suited For:
  • Banking, Financial and Insurance
  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Retail and Wholesale
Warranty: 2 Year Full Coverage Factory Warranty - Optional Extended Warranty Available

Benefits

Powerful User Access Control
Grant access to specified users or implement LDAP directory authentication
Limit KVM access to specific targets on the switch
Enable smart card or CAC readers to support two factor authentication
Streamlined Management
Local Port Access - Support for virtual media, USB keyboards and mice
Single Solution that supports USB, PS/2, Sun and serial targets
Advanced, graphical On-Screen Display eases system onfiguration and server selection
Space-Saving
CAT-5, thin cabling saves space in the rack and allows up to a 30 meter distance between the server and the switch

Features

Local or Remote Access – The AV 3000 KVM over IP switch portfolio provides integrated local or remote KVM over IP management capability – right out of the box
Virtual Media Support - Share a directly connected USB storage device to all servers connected to a KVM switch (a DSAVIQ-USB2 module is required for virtual media support)
Common Access Card (CAC)/Smart Card Support - Enhances security to meet US government regulation HSPD12 which is required for ensuring secure login to government systems (an AVRIQ-VMC module is required for CAC support)
Server/Computer Access - Manage PS/2, USB, Sun or serial devices
Flash Upgrade - Fast and easy upgrades to firmware switches and server interface modules
Easy to Use - Configure your system name and select your servers from the convenient OSD
Standards-Based - Uses standard CAT-5 cables
OS Independent - BIOS-level access ensures connection to the attached servers regardless of the health or type of operating system
​ Compatible with the Avocent DSView 4 Management software for a centralized and secure management of IT assets

Avocent AV 3216 KVM Over IP Switch
Product Overview
Type
KVM
Input Ports
16 server or serial
Output Ports
2 local, 1 remote, shared session available
Video Connection
VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, or DVI
Video Resolution
16:9 widescreen, up to 1680 x 1050 4:3 standard, u
Power Description
Power Supply(s)
Internal
Input Power (Maximum)
100-240VAC
Interfaces/Ports
Network Interface(s)
10/100 Mpbs Ethernet port
USB ports
4 USB 2.0
Operational Conditions
Operating Temperature
32° to 122° F; 0° to 50° C
Storage Temperature
-4° to 158° F; -20° to 70° C
Physical Characteristics
Weight
4.4
Weight
2.0
Height
1.72
Height
43.7
Width
17
Width
432
Depth
6.5
Depth
165
Miscellaneous
Other supported accessories
Common Access Card (CAC) support
Authentication Supported
128-bit SSL, AES, DES and 3DES encryption
Agency Approvals
UL, FCC Class A, cUL, ICES Class A, CE, EAC, VCCI

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