Opengear Releases Affordable KVM-Over-IP Switch That Delivers Secure Remote and Local Server Management Access

SANDY, UT--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - Opengear (www.Opengear.com), a leading provider of next-generation console server solutions, today announced the IP-KVM1001, an affordable palm-sized KVM-over-IP solution aimed at branch offices, labs, web hosting providers and data centers.

"The Opengear IP-KVM1001 is a single port KVM-over-IP switch that provides the most cost-effective and reliable way to manage distributed networks and remote sites," said Bob Waldie, founder and CEO of Opengear. "In addition to the many benefits a KVM-over-IP solution offers, there is also a large world-wide installation base of legacy analog KVM that can now be IP-enabled for under $350 using the IP-KVM1001."

Opengear's IP-KVM1001 has several key features that provide ideal economical and IT efficiency benefits:

--  Cost effective 'Zero U' device for KVM control 'at the rack' or
    remotely over IP.
    
--  Provides full control of systems during boot up, BIOS maintenance or
    server/OS lock-ups.
    
--  Browser-based with strong encryption and authentication, no client
    software required.
    
--  Universal connectivity for USB and PS2 interfaces in one unit.
    
--  Virtual Media support for transferring files and installing patches
    and upgrades over IP.
    
--  Serial port for serial console access to switches, routers, firewalls,
    or an external modem for out-of-band access.
    

The Opengear IP-KVM1001 is available today. Additional product information can be found at www.opengear.com.

About Opengear

Opengear (http://www.opengear.com) designs and manufactures next-generation console server and kvm over ip solutions for secure remote access and control of network devices such as routers, switches, servers, firewalls, uninterruptible power supplies, power distribution units and environmental monitoring devices in distributed networks. Opengear's open source platform gives network managers and system integrators the most flexible, extensible, console server solution on the market today for serial console ports, service processors, power solutions and environmentals.

Contact Information: Contact: Bret Clement (303) 462-3057