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Minicom technology timeline
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1988 - Classnet™
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First computer classroom control system - the birth of a new market Minicom introduces hardware based computer training solutions for the emerging interactive classroom market.
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1996 - Duet UTP
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First KVM share & control over CAT5 cable increasing distance dramatically Minicom introduces the first CAT5 based control over computers from multiple user consoles.
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1998 - UTP Video Splitter
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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.
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1999 - Phantom PCI
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First CAT5 based Distributed KVM switch Minicom introduces distributed switching technology for high-density server environments.
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2001 - Phantom MX II
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First Multi-user mixed platform distributed KVM switch solution Minicom introduces multi-user distributed switching technology for high-density server environments.
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2002 - ClassPerfect
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First HW & SW solution, combining the best of both technologies Minicom introduces combined hardware software computer training solutions for the interactive classroom.
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2003 - Smart CAT5 Switch
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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.
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2004 - DX system
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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.
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2006 - KVM.net
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First Global Centralized KVM Server Management System Minicom introduces the KVM.net concept of global centralized KVM server management uniquely intended to preserve your current KVM investment.
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2006 - PX
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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.
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2006 - IP Control
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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.
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2006 - KVMS Extender
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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.
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2008 - SmartRack /116/116IP
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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.
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2008 - KVM.net II
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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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