Network & Communication

ServSwitch ACU1001A KVM Console/Extender make it easy to put your CPUs and ServSwitch KVM switches where you want them. Because these extenders use flexible, inexpensive CAT5 UTP cable, cabling is easy.

The iPath Controller helps to build and manage an Agility IP-Based KVM Switching and Extension Network. The controller connects multiple Agility extender units and allows to combine cross-point switching and point-to-point extension to build a KVM matrix system that works over a local area network (LAN). The iPATH management system controls transmitters, receivers, users, passwords, and access rights over a single IP network.

If combined and managed by iPath, Agility transmitter and receiver units allow multiple users to access multiple host computers hosted in a secure, central location. The iPATH Agility Controller centrally manages these connections. Using the intuitive iPATH web-based interface, one or more administrators can manage potentially thousands of users who are interacting with an almost unlimited number of devices.

With support for pixel-perfect HD video, audio, USB, and serial signals, the IP-based Agility KVM matrix switching system is extremely flexible in terms of adding additional user stations and computers as the need arises. Since it uses standard Ethernet protocol (i.e. a managed IP switch) to operate, no proprietary technology is used to enable switching. This facilitates both the implementation and future management of the KVM network.

Easy to Configure, Deploy, and Operate
iPATH operates as a self-contained compact server (including its own DHCP server) unit that can be situated anywhere within your network of Agility devices. It is supplied pre-loaded and is straightforward to deploy, requiring only a network connection and a power input to begin operation. All configuration of your Agility local units (channels), remote units, and users are performed using the intuitive iPATH browser interface via a network-connected computer.

Each Channel is a Virtual Transmitter
In most cases, video, audio, and USB streams will originate from a single transmitter. However, with iPATH, you can arrange for the video and USB streams to come from one source, and audio to stream from another source. You could also have two channels coming from a host computer with different access rights.

Groups Facilitate Administration
To accommodate potentially large numbers of users and devices, iPATH uses a system of groups: User Groups, Receiver Groups, and Channel Groups. Groups enable the system administrators to apply collective settings to all members, and for those members to benefit from settings and permissions in other groups where appropriate. This saves administrators time.

Active Directory Support
To streamline administration further, iPATH supports Active Directory. By synchronizing with an LDAP/Active Directory server, users' details (including usernames, passwords, and group memberships) can be securely synchronized from existing databases. This minimizes initial configurations and streamlines ongoing updates.

Administration Rights
System administrators are able to add, edit, and remove users, passwords, and access rights via the Agility iPATH Controller. Also, the admin can designate a hotkey sequence that users use to log in to the system. Once users are logged in, they are able to see a list of target computers that are available to them. The admin can see who is actively logged into the system, and also force a user to switch to a specific target.

Locate your critical computing hardware in a secure and temperature-controlled environment away from the user workstations, while maintaining a pixel-perfect desktop experience.

The Black Box Agility high-performance IP KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders drive dual-monitor DisplayPort video, audio, and USB over a single fiber connection. The extenders offer ideal color and pixel-perfect picture quality at up to 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz and USB 2.0 with fast switching.

Plug-and-Play
Works out of the box with no need to install drivers or other software.

Access via Just One Fiber Cable Using IP Technology
Fiber models are available to suit your application

Drive Signals Long Distances
Extends distance up to 1640 feet (500 m) or 12 miles (20 km) over a single length of fiber via an SFP module

Enjoy Ideal Digital Video, with Real-Time Control
Delivers DisplayPort video resolutions up to (1) 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz or (2) 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. Using a spatially-lossless encoding system, the extenders provide pixel-perfect, color-accurate video with no artifacts in real-time.

Supports USB Mass Storage Devices, Plus Keyboard, Mouse, Tablet, and Touch
Connect a variety of USB devices, ranging from USB-HID devices such as keyboards and mice to USB 2.0 mass storage devices. Disable USB-HID connectivity within the extender if needed for security.

Works with Mac Pro
Supports dithered video, which can significantly increase the normal video data rates. The extender TX uses a feature called Magic Eye that supports dithering without degrading overall link performance.

Redundant Network Operation
If the main network goes down, your extender keeps operating if the second network port is connected to a backup connection.

Offers Dual Touchscreen Support
Includes on-screen keyboard and floating launch button.

Use the KVM Extenders to send high-resolution 4K@60Hz (4:2:0 8-bit) video as well as signals for USB keyboards, mice, and other human interface devices (HID), and power and control signals. The extender includes a local unit that attaches to the CPU and a remote unit that connects the user's KVM console. But you can also plug in a monitor on the local side - which is great for monitoring and administration right at the computer. Requires only one power supply.

With ServSwitch Brand Single-Video CATx KVM Extender Dual-Access model, you can attach an additional monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the local unit. You can then operate the PC from either the local or remote user station. These stations share access on a "first come, first served" basis.