HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT), a leading global provider of KVM switching and network connectivity appliances, today announced the first OEM shipment to IBM (NYSE: IBM) of its KVM over IP(TM) switching system which is integrated into IBM's ACT Interconnect. IBM ACT is designed to simplify data center cabling and management. Through its unique cable chaining architecture, it delivers a powerful solution for businesses to cost effectively manage rack-mounted servers.