Network & Communication

• Supports redundant interconnect ports but does not change video quality.
• Total bandwidth stays the same whether one or two ports are used.

• Configure your network for a point-to-point extension, KVM switching, single-target sharing, or multicasting.
• Features keyboard/mouse emulation, and emulation for other standard Human Interface Devices (HIDs), such as touch screens or flash drives.
• Distance is only limited by your network capabilities when you use network switches.

The flexible topology of the Agility gives you several extension option applications for KVM extenders. The Agility can be a KVM switch, a sharing portal, or a DVI extender; it's up to you and how you decide to configure it.

As a point-to-point KVM extender, use CAT6 cable to connect a transmitter and a receiver to deliver perfect DVI, audio, and USB. You can configure this setup to go to multiple screens at one time or add new units for additional functionality.

Turn your network into a KVM matrix switch with the Agility. Create a KVM switch with as many users as you want - just keep adding receivers. With mixed channels, combine video, audio, and USB devices from different destinations.

In a single-target configuration, multiple users can share a single remote computer. View-only shows only the video feed. In Share Mode, an open connection is available for all users to use connected devices at the same time. In Exclusive Mode, one user locks out the other users, preventing them from viewing or sharing the connection, with the exception of network administrators.

The Agility system multicasts video and audio over an IP network to several receiving units. The installed network switch should feature Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping. This stops an IP switch from passing on multicast data onto every port, even if it's not part of the Agility system. IGMP snooping reduces the amount of traffic generated by Agility transmitter units that are configured for multicast operations and prevents performance degradation and wasted network bandwidth.

Management system: iPATH
The ServSwitch Agility Controller Unit offers a management suite enabling you to remotely and securely configure all the transmitter and receiver units. Define new content channels, restrict and enable access privileges, push control, disable specific USB device classes, and perform other remote configurations.

Possible applications:

• Distribute high-quality medical images to doctors and staff across large medical facilities. Agility uses standard Ethernet equipment, so the networking hardware doesn't need to be updated.
• In command and control room setups, multicast video and data to receiver units between LCD display walls. Users can interact with any of the computers using separate keyboards, mice, and DVI displays.
• Media post-production suites become collaborative with the Agility. Machine rooms store the media assets and hardware and can distribute them throughout a post-production facility. Editors, producers, and directors can instantly communicate with animators and colorists.
• Get real flexibility for your digital signage network. All you need is an IP network running through the installation, and you can easily deliver content from one playout device via DVI. The number of screens is up to you.
• For another digital signage application, use the Agility to switch between multiple video sources.
• Deliver rich media experiences in public spaces, such as museums or libraries. The flexibility of the system makes reconfiguring your implementation a snap.

Small Form Factor KVM over IP
The Agility ZeroU KVM Transmitters are small form factor KVM dongles that enable KVM switching and extension over an existing or dedicated LAN while consuming virtually no rack space (Dimensions: (L) 110mm/4.3" x (W) 55mm/2.17" x (D) 25mm/1").

Pair with Agility receivers to enable matrix connections between any number of remote user workstations and computers that are securely stored in your server room.

USB-Powered
ZeroU Transmitters can be powered over USB from the connected server or optionally via an external PSU. They require Zero U of rack space and it easily retrofits into existing infrastructure. This leaves plenty of space for whatever else you need in your rack.

Beautiful, Clear Picture Quality
Deliver pixel-perfect digital video: The transmitters support video resolutions up to 1080p at 60 Hz (VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, or HDMI models) or dual-link up to 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz (DisplayPort or HDMI models). The transmitters' no-loss compression minimizes bandwidth use while maximizing user experience.

Take Control With USB 2.0
To provide latency-free control of your computers and all connected devices, the ZeroU transmitters support USB 2.0 Full and Low Speed HID devices such as mice, keyboards, graphic tablets, jog shuttles, joysticks, or 3D explorers at up to 50-Mbps. Their extended USBr functionality makes sure your remotely connected USB devices are recognized as if they were directly connected to the computer in the server room.

Digital Audio Support
The transmitter dongles support USB stereo audio (bi-directional) as well as embedded video standard stereo audio (uni-directional).

Designed for Mission-critical, 24/7 Applications
Don't worry about your KVM system going down in the most pressing situations. The transmitters feature power redundancy, support link redundancy from the receiver units, and support the KVM system manager hub/spoke topology (primary/backup system) to ensure your KVM installation works when you need it most.

Increase the distance between a source (computer, CPU) and its console (keyboard, mouse, and other peripheral devices). Modular cards using CATx or fiber install in compatible chassis for custom configurations.

The flexible topology of ServSwitch Agility gives you extension option applications that are brand new for KVM extenders. The Agility can be a KVM switch, a sharing portal, a DVI extender, and much, much more - it's up to you and how you decide to configure it.

Point-to-point
In the most straightforward configuration, use Agililty as a point-to-point KVM extender. Use CAT6 cable to connect a transmitter and a receiver to deliver perfect DVI, audio, and USB. If you need cable runs longer than 328 feet, add another network switch every 328 feet. You can configure this setup to go to multiple screens at one time or add new units for additional functionality.

Switching network
Turn your network into a KVM switch with the Agility. When you change channels on the receiver unit, you switch DVI, audio, and USB while the transmitters not in use continue to emulate the previously attached devices. Create a KVM switch with as many users as you want - just keep adding receivers. With mixed channels, combine video, audio, and USB devices from different destinations.

Single-target sharing
In this configuration, multiple users can share a single remote computer. Users can connect in three ways. View-only shows only the video feed. In Share Mode, an open connection is available for all users to use connected devices at the same time. In Exclusive Mode, one user locks out the other users, preventing them from viewing or sharing the connection, with the exception of network administrators.

Multicasting
This unique feature enables the Agility to multicast video and audio over an IP network to several receiving units. To prevent saturating the network, when, for example, a receiver isn't set up to explicitly receive a multicast, an installed network switch should feature Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping. This stops an IP switch from passing on multicast data onto every port, even if it's not part of the Agility system. IGMP snooping reduces the amount of traffic generated by Agility transmitter units that are configured for multicast operations and prevents performance degradation and wasted network bandwidth.

With the Agility and a network switch that includes IGMP snooping, multicast content to as many receivers as you want with no distance limits (depending on the network). This is an ideal configuration for digital signage applications.

Dual-head or dual-link video options
The ServSwitch Agility now supports dual-head or dual-link multimedia applications where you need access to two video heads on each channel or high-resolution screens, respectively. The dual-link version provides DVI-D resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 or dual-head extension for each video channel at 1920 x 1200.

With dual-link support, you can use the Agility receivers (ACR1002A-R) with extra-large HD screens, such as display used for broadcasting, digital film, or high-end graphics editing, as well as dual-monitor setups, as used in medical imaging or process engineering. Use two DVI-D monitors at a remote workstation for maximum productivity and viewing capabilities.