Digi Launches 'All in One' Console Server

Digi Launches 'All in One' Console Server

July 14, 2006

New Digi Passport(TM) is the first to combine console management, IPMI and freeKVM(TM) in one easy-to-use interface

    MINNETONKA, Minn., July 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Digi
International (Nasdaq: DGII) today announced the Digi
Passport, a powerful data center management device
combining console management, IPMI and remote KVM
functionality in one box.  Unlike KVM over IP, which
establishes a wired video circuit-based connection to
connected systems, Digi's freeKVM provides a network-based
graphical connection that consumes less network bandwidth
and is free of distracting mouse synchronization delays.   
The integration of this functionality in a single device can
reduce data center hardware management costs by as much as
seventy-five percent when compared to traditional
hardware-based KVM over IP solutions.

    "The Digi Passport provides a unique level of
versatility in a single box," said Larry Kraft, senior
vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International. 
"Its ability to provide multiple connection methods to
managed systems and automate common administrative tasks
simplifies the lives of IT personnel.  The integrated KVM
capabilities can eliminate the need for complex KVM over IP
hardware that costs three to five times as much." 

    Designed to reduce workload on data center managers,
the Digi Passport provides advanced automation tools and
operating reliability.  Perl language support enables
customized log searching and event notification and allows
users to automate many device management tasks.  Dual
Ethernet ports and optional dual power sources and/or
internal modem provide the redundancy to ensure reliable
access to remote equipment in the event of a network outage
or other emergency.  The automation and analysis
capabilities as well as the broad redundancy options give
administrators added tools to support regulatory compliance
in the data center.

    In addition, the Digi Passport provides native support
for next generation IPv6.  A USB port and a PC Card slot
offer expandability.  The Digi Passport will be available
with 8, 16, 32 and 48 ports (all 1U rack-mountable) as well
as a smaller 4 port model.

    With freeKVM the Digi Passport enables remote access to
the graphical desktops of managed systems.  Users can access
and control any system using Microsoft's Remote Desktop
Protocol (RDP), Virtual Network Computing (VNC) or XManager
for Unix as well as other user-defined methods.  It allows
users to establish a secure connection end-to-end from the
administrator's workstation to the connected system. 
freeKVM is standard on the Digi Passport at no additional
cost, giving administrators complete access to all their
servers and network devices in a solution that is a
fraction of the cost of that offered by traditional KVM
over IP vendors.

     "freeKVM gives users the ability to access the
graphical desktops of connected systems and perform
application level tasks without the cost, network overhead
and mouse synchronization delay associated with KVM over
IP," Kraft added.  "No additional hardware or
central management equipment is required."

    The Digi Passport will be available in late July, 2006.
 For more information about the Digi Passport, visit
http://www.digi.com/products/consoleservers/digipassport.jsp
.

    About Digi International

    Digi International, based in Minneapolis, makes device
networking easy by developing products and technologies
that are cost effective and easy to use. Digi markets its
products through a global network of distributors and
resellers, systems integrators and original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).  

    For more information, visit Digi's Web site at
http://www.digi.com , or call 877-912-3444.

    All brand names and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

    For more information, please contact:                  
                                

     Lucy Hou 
     Marketing Communication Specialist, China
     Digi International 
     Rm 16B12, 16F, Hanwei Plaza, No.7 Guanghua Road, 
     Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004, China
     Tel: [phone] x12
     Fax: [phone]
     Web: http://www.digi.com.cn            

SOURCE  Digi International