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January 21st, 2010

KVM Switch Needs No Converter

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Content Type  Get more control of your desktop computers. New switch enables users to control two DisplayPort-capable computers using a single keyboard, mouse and monitor while capitalizing on the graphical and audio capability of the DisplayPort interface.

StarTech.com, a leading manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity and technology parts has announced the upcoming release of a DisplayPort KVM Switch (SV231DPU) said to be the first KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch available with support for direct connections to DisplayPort monitors and computers without using a converter.

"Current users of DisplayPort technology have had to rely on converting to and from more common interfaces such as DVI and VGA for KVM control of high resolution PCs," commented Jon Arnett, senior product marketing manager for StarTech.com. "In most cases, that conversion has meant sacrificing the advantages of DisplayPort for the sake of compatibility, as well as adding cost and complexity to the initial setup. The SV231DPU KVM switch supports direct DisplayPort connections, with no compromises."

The 2-port DisplayPort KVM switch offers a native resolution of 2560 x 1600 (@60 Hz, 30 bpp) as well as 7.1 channel HD digital audio, making it a suitable solution for professional multimedia and high definition content development applications.

DisplayPort supports a maximum bandwidth of 4 lanes at 2.7 Gbps each, which allows for resolutions of up to 3840 x 2400 at reduced refresh rates, ideal for "extreme" resolution applications that require less dynamic graphical capability such as MRI and X-Ray medical imaging and digital signage server control.

Other features of StarTech.comŽπs SV231DPU include:
USB 2.0 peripheral sharing
Hotkey and push-button switching
Support for Mac and PC operating environments
DDC2B compliant operation

The SV231DPU KVM Switch is available for pre-order directly from StarTech.com, and will be available for purchase from StarTech.comŽπs channel partners, including  CDW, PC Connection and Insight and will also be distributed by Ingram Micro, Tech Data, D&H and SYNNEX as well as directly from StarTech.com in late July 2009.

www.StarTech.com

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