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Minicom technology timeline
Minicom technology timeline
1988 - Classnet™
First computer classroom control system - the birth of a new market
Minicom introduces hardware based computer training solutions for the emerging interactive classroom market.
1996 - Duet UTP
First KVM share & control over CAT5 cable increasing distance dramatically
Minicom introduces the first CAT5 based control over computers from multiple user consoles.
1998 - UTP Video Splitter
Minicom is the first to bring the VGA over CAT5 technology to the AV market
Minicom introduces the first CAT5 distribution solutions for the Audio/Video market.
1999 - Phantom PCI
First CAT5 based Distributed KVM switch
Minicom introduces distributed switching technology for high-density server environments.
2001 - Phantom MX II
First Multi-user mixed platform distributed KVM switch solution
Minicom introduces multi-user distributed switching technology for high-density server environments.
2002 - ClassPerfect
First HW & SW solution, combining the best of both technologies
Minicom introduces combined hardware software computer training solutions for the interactive classroom.
2003 - Smart CAT5 Switch
First main stream CAT5 KVM switch at coax prices
Minicom introduces CAT5 for the KVM switch market, lowering costs and increasing flexibility for the server management market.
2004 - DX system
First KVM centralized management system powered by AIM
Minicom introduces advanced integrated management (AIM), an operating system independent, hardware embedded GUI to replace the traditional OSD with enhanced usability and additional functionality.
2006 - KVM.netŪ
First Global Centralized KVM Server Management System
Minicom introduces the KVM.netŪ concept of global centralized KVM server management uniquely intended to preserve your current KVM investment.
2006 - PX
First palm-sized KVM IP gateway with built-in virtual media
The PX offers non-blocking 1-to-1 remote access to mission critical computers/servers.
2006 - IP Control
First low-cost, high performance remote KVM IP gateway
Minicom introduces single server KVM.net™ enabled IP devices for non-blocking remote access to servers.
2006 - KVMS Extender
First long-range KVM and Serial extender
The first KVM and Serial extender to break the 300m/1000ft barrier for distribution of real-time, high quality, video and serial content.
2008 - SmartRack
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First combined KVM switch and rack console for total control
It is the most efficient and effective way to control and manage servers in a rack and is ideal for those who need both the console and the switch together.
2008 - KVM.netŪ II
First KVM centralized access management solution with Access Services™
The first KVM centralized access management solution that consolidates the out-of-band access (KVM IP) and the in-band access (Access Services™) of all IT devices in server rooms, data centers and branch offices.
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