IOGEAR Introduces Digital KVM Vision [05-23-2005]
Launches new KVMP Switch for use with DVI monitors
Irvine, CA – May 23, 2005 – IOGEAR has launched the industry’s first Digital Video Interface (DVI) Keyboard Video Mouse and Peripheral (KVMP) Switch with audio and USB peripheral sharing capabilities. It allows users to access multiple computers from a single keyboard, mouse and DVI display, and is available in two- and four-port models.
The DVI connectors enable computer connections with corresponding video cards, to help mange the systems using a single DVI monitor, such as a flat panel, or plasma display, data projector or digital TV and set-top box, for high-resolution computing. With USB emulation, all computers can boot simultaneously without delays during switching. Users are able to add external hard drives, printers or other peripherals and employ them when connected to any system.
Due to the unit’s independent switching feature, one can alternate from various systems without interrupting the audio and peripherals plugged into the USB ports. For example, a print job can be initiated on one unit and before it’s completed, the user can switch to the next system while the print job continues. At the same time, MP3 music can be stored on another computer, without any interruption.
“Users were not able to view high quality video from their computers by utilizing CRT monitors,” said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR Inc. “By introducing the DVI KVMP Switch, customers can now simultaneously engage multiple units for a variety of tasks, including watching a movie on one screen, while transferring files to and from another.”
The DVI KVMP Switch is hot pluggable and fully compliant with both DVI and USB 1.1 specifications. It supports file transfer rates of up to 12Mbps, features an LED display for easy status viewing and Auto Scan mode for monitoring all computers. The Switch is both Mac and PC compatible.
IOGEAR’s DVI KVM Switch is priced at $249.95 (two-port) and $349.95 (four-port) (MSRP) and is available immediately from all major catalog resellers, online resellers and selected retail outlets. The Switch also comes with IOGEAR’s standard
three-year warranty.
For further information on IOGEAR products, please visit www.iogear.com.
