KVM Switchboxes

The switches are for smaller KVM systems and use the same technology as in our larger DKM switches. Choose from CATx, fiber (1-Gbps), high-speed fiber (3-Gbps) or combinations (6-Gbps) (6-Gbps). They work with DKM extender modules.

The 8-Port KVM Matrix switch module installs in ACXMODH2R-P-R2 The Matrix switch enables switching between computers and remote consoles. Each port on the Matrix is agnostic and can support a transmitter or receiver. DKM Matrix features instantaneous switching between sources using the same video resolution. Users can interact with this KVM switch via hotkeys, OSD, eternal Java Utility, or an API interface.

• The DKM Matrix switch enables switching between computers and remote consoles.
• The DKM Compact switch is available in CATx and Fiber and in port sizes of 8, 16, 32, 48, 64 and 80.
• The DKM 64 and 80 port switches offer hybrid interfaces that support both CATx and Fiber.
• CATx endpoints can be extended up to 400 feet (122 m) and Fiber endpoints can be extended up to 6.2 miles (10 km).
• Each port on the DKM is agnostic and can support a transmitter or receiver.
• The DKM features instantaneous switching between sources using the same video resolution.
• Users can interact with this KVM switch via hotkeys, OSD, eternal Java Utility, or an API interface.
• The DKM can easily be cascaded to support future expansion in the event that every port is in use.
• The DKM solution features transmitter and receiver endpoint options that can support DisplayPort, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI, VGA, USB HID, USB 2.0, Analog Audio, Digital Audio, RS232, and RS422.
• Black Box can also help you support legacy interfaces such as Component, Composite, S-Video, RGB Video, even with PS/2 keyboards and mice
• The DKM transmitters and receivers support CATx or Single-mode or Multi-mode Fiber which interfaces with the DKM FX KVM Switch

The switches are for smaller KVM systems and use the same technology as in our larger DKM switches. Choose from CATx, fiber (1-Gbps), high-speed fiber (3-Gbps) or combinations (6-Gbps) (6-Gbps). They work with DKM extender modules.

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.