The Avocent MergePoint Unity appliance is the fourth generation KVM over IP appliance from Avocent. This appliance provides IT administrators a complete remote management solution to access and control servers networking equipment and other devices found in data centers and branch offices. The MergePoint Unity switch enhances the in-band management typically done through the NIC of IT equipment by providing secure and remote out-of-band connections directly to the physical KVM USB and serial ports. This unified approach enables IT administrators a faster method to diagnose reconfigure or restore equipment to meet SLAs and minimize downtime.<br /><br />- Remote access to KVM USB and serial connections - Improved remote management and staff efficiency<br />- Serial adapters support SSH connections and the Cisco pinout - Make connections to Cisco equipment quick and easy<br />- Built-in Web Interface - Local and remote browser interface for easy setup and use<br />- Virtual media enables remote USB connections and support for smartcard/CAC readers - Improved physical security<br />- Server interface modules for attaching to servers VGA DisplayPort DVI HDMI - Intelligent cabling and space saving in the rack