3. KVM matrix systems

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3. KVM matrix systems

KVM matrix systems let you operate multiple computers from multiple workplaces. The basis system consists of three components: the computer module, the central module and the user module. The ControlCenter-Digital and the ControlCenter-Compact enable the flexible use of KVM technology, provide stability during continuous operation and ensure reliable and accessible IT systems at all times.

Special security features of G&D's digital matrix systems

  • Proactive monitoring & SNMP
  • Processing and output of syslog messages
  • Numerous switching and database concepts for even more security in failure scenarios
  • Redundancy concepts (up to full application redundancy)
  • Failover connections (if the central module fails, you can establish a direct connection between console module and computer module and still operate the system)
  • Comprehensive user and rights administration
  • Support of external authentication via LDAP, Active Directory, TACACS+, Radius
  • Boot loader, operating system and firmware form a trusted computing platform to protect the system against third-party manipulations
  • Modules that do not allow transparent USB transmission (e.g. no unauthorised use of USB sticks)
  • Redundant power supply
  • Shipped in an aluminium housing for best noise immunity

Further common features of ControlCenter-Digital and ControlCenter-Compact

Transmission

  • Transmission range between two components up to 140 metres via CAT and up to 10,000 meters via fibre optics
  • Support of the following video signals: DisplayPort 1.2a and 1.1a, HDMI, single link DVI and dual link DVI, VGA
  • Resolution: up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (depending on computers, computer module and console module)
  • Support of keyboard and mouse (PS/2 and USB)
  • Transmission of bidirectional audio and RS232 signals
  • Transparent transmission and switching of USB 2.0 signals
  • USB pinning possible

Device and features

  • Automatic detection of connected console and computer modules
  • More flexibility with DynamicPort technology: between 8 to 288 dynamic ports can be freely configured for either console or computer connection
  • Cascadable to up to three levels, expansion through bidirectional cascading via KVM Matrix Grid™
  • Expansion of switchable signals either through channel grouping
  • Two network interfaces for web interface, updates, administration, configuration and monitoring
  • Local console for administration and configuration
  • Text-based media control via TCP/IP, e. g. AMX, Crestron, VSM and KSE Commander
  • Multi-monitor workstations including CrossDisplay-Switching
  • Config Panel 21 web interface (based on HTML5, Java-free) and on-screen display to configure systems and show monitoring values
  • Use of touchscreens possible

ControlCenter-IP - versatile functionalities combined with the flexibility of KVM-over-IP

G&D’s KVM-over-IP technology can be used extremely flexible. Therefore, the KVM-over-IP extender systems can be operated in a matrix mode using an additional control unit, the ControlCenter-IP. This allows you to distribute and share signals within a LAN infrastructure. In addition, there are many helpful control room features such as monitoring, scenario switching, push-get for optimal collaboration and the integration of video walls, and CrossDisplay-Switching for absolutely intuitive operation of multi-monitor workstations.