The XP4080 paved the way for enterprise-level
KVM switches because the modular
XP design allowed multiple users to control KVM functions of
any multi-platform computer connected to the system. The XP4080
component allowed non-blocked access to eight computers per
unit simultaneously without interruption from another user.
The modular design of the XP4080 allowed users to configure
each XP4040 or XP4080 for current configurations and permitted
simple expansion by incorporating additional XP4080 modules.
The straightforward design of the XP4080 offered system administrators
freedom to manage the KVM system from a server room, computer
lab or directly from office desktops.
As of March 31, 2005, the enterprise-level
KVM switch manufacturer
Avocent has announced end-of-life
and product discontinuations to the entire XP
KVM switch product line.
Avocent has since moved on to more
advanced KVM switches which offer superior control for mission-critical
systems.
End-of-life announcements for several 1st generation
enterprise-level Avocent
KVM switches will often leave
customers without a solution when technical problems arise or
if expansion is necessary. 42U
Sales Engineers are here to assist XP customers to help find
product replacements and upgrades for discontinued XP
KVM switches. Competitive KVM
upgrades for the latest technology include
CAT5 KVM switches as well as
KVM over IP Digital technology.
New Avocent KVM switches
available for XP replacement would include the
Avocent AMX CAT5-based KVM switch
as well as the DSR KVM over IP
product line.
To further assist users with upgrading and replacing
discontinued KVM products, 42U
is offering a port buy-back program to help users recoup a part
of the initial KVM investment. Port buy-back allows XP users
to trade-in old KVM equipment and receive credit for new KVM
switches that are purchased through
42U.
The KVM buy-back program works on a Port for
Port basis and allows users to combine ports on more than one
KVM Switch. For example: if
2 KVM Switches with a total of 32-Ports are being considered
for port buy-back, users will receive credit for all 32-Ports
if a new KVM system totaling 32 ports or more is purchased.
For more information regarding XP4080 Competitive
Upgrades or our port buy-back program, please complete our simple
Upgrade Project Evaluation Form
and tell us about your environment. Please include details concerning
which KVM switch product(s)
you would like to upgrade from. As always, feel free to contact us via our Contact Form
or call our Sales Engineers
at 1-800-NET2NET (800-638-2638).
Following is some historical information about
the Cybex XP4080 product line:
The XP4080 is used to attach servers to the
system. XP4080 is perfect for non-blocking configurations.
XP4080 allows system users to access up to eight computers per
unit simultaneously without interruption from another user.
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Avocent - Cybex xp4080 Computer Rack
Mount Chassis:
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XP4080ER
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040er 14 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w 8 Pathways
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 User
& Computer Desktop Chassis:
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XP4040D
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040d 13 Port Chassis
with 1 User Interface Port
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XP4040ED
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040ed 14 Port Chassis,
w/o User Interface Port
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 User
& Computer Rack Mount Chassis:
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XP4040R
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040r 13 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w User Port
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XP4040ER
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040er 14 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w/o User Port
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XP4080ER
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040er 14 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w 8 Pathways
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Avocent - Cybex xp4080 User & Computer
Rack Mount Chassis:
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XP4040R
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040r 13 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w User Port
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XP4040ER
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040er 14 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w/o User Port
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XP4080ER
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-NA-
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Cybex xp4040er 14 Port Rack
Mount Chassis w 8 Pathways
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 / xp4080
Computer Interface Modules:
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XPAC
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-NA-
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Cybex XPAC CPU Interface Card
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XPAB
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-NA-
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Cybex XPAB CPU Interface Card
with Single ReBoot Port
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XPAL
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-NA-
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Cybex XPAL CPU Interface Card
used to Integrate AV200 with XP4000
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 / xp4080
Terminal Emulation Modules:
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XPIQ
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-NA-
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Cybex XPIQ Terminal Control Module
local access
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XPIN
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-NA-
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Cybex XPIN Terminal Control Module
telenet capable
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XPSI
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-NA-
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Cybex XPSI Serial Interface Module
(requires XPIQ or XPIN)
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 / xp4080
Power Control Hardware:
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XPRB
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-NA-
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Cybex XPRB Network management
Card w 6 Port ReBoot Ports
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RB3
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-NA-
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Cybex RB3 "XP" Activated ReBoot
Device used w XPAB or XPRB -110V
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RB3G
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-NA-
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Cybex RB3G "XP" Activated ReBoot
Device used w XPAB or XPRB -220V
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 / xp4080
User Interface Modules:
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XPLU
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-NA-
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Cybex XPLU Universal User Interface
Card
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XPDU
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-NA-
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Cybex XPDU Universal User Interface
Card
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Avocent - Cybex 4xp / xp4040 / xp4080
Expansion Modules:
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XPST
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-NA-
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Cybex XPST Snap Transmitting Expansion
Card (Uses "C5T" Cables)
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XPSR
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-NA-
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Cybex XPSR Snap Receiving Expansion
Card (Uses "C5T" Cables)
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Avocent - Cybex xp4400 Expansion
Modules:
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TX44
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-NA-
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Cybex TX44 Transmitter -16 Cat
5 expansion connections per card
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RX44
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-NA-
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Cybex RX44 Receiver - 16 Cat 5
expansion connections per card
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Cybex xp4000
Cybex xp4040
Cybex xp4080
Cybex xp4400
Cybex xp4040
Cybex 4xp & xp4080 Modules (XPAC, XPDU,
XPLU, etc.)
Cybex xp4000 series
Transformer / power supply
