Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 12, 2008, Avocent Corporation publicly disseminated a press release reaffirming guidance for the fourth quarter of 2008 as set forth in its press release dated October 21, 2008. The Company expects to provide more detail at a presentation on November 12th in New York and in a live simulcast of the meeting on the Internet. The information contained in that press release is incorporated herein by reference and furnished as Exhibit 99.22 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
99.22 Press Release issued November 12, 2008

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