Avocent AMWorks - Manual (Page 2)

O U R H I S T O R Y O F
i n n o v a t i o n s
“Easy to install, leverages
existing cabling, has
intuitive GUI, provides
excellent video quality.”
– Network World
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A B O U T A V O C E N T A N D A M X
The AMX TM switch advances the Avocent field-proven technology and market
leadership in analogue matrix design by providing smarter KVM switching
solutions. The AMX switch delivers powerful analogue matrix switching,
simple installation and advanced administrative tools to help you efficiently
manage your IT environment.
The AMX switching solution provides real-time access, high quality video,
smart cable management and advanced security for managing IT
environments and other diverse applications. The AMX switch has advanced
security features, including LDAP authentication and SNMP, enhancing our
field-proven technology and market leadership in KVM analogue matrix
design. With LDAP authentication, the AMX switch easily integrates with
Microsoft Active Directory, RADIUS and other LDAP services and uses the
same username and password that exists for each user’s normal network
authentication. Our enhanced SNMP lets you set up traps in the AMX
switch for convenient report alarms to an external logging destination.
Designed to support diverse applications, the AMX switch is the smart KVM
solution for demo labs, designer environments and test labs. Leading TV
networks, including FOX, ABC and CNBC, also use the AMX KVM switching
solution to control access to their machine room computers and broadcast
devices.