KVM matrix systems

Many computers at many workplaces – simultaneous and distributed.

What is a KVM matrix system?

A KVM matrix system connects many computers to many workplaces. Every workplace can access every computer – simultaneously, independently of one another and across sites.

A matrix system consists of three module types: the central module, which handles the switching, the computer modules at the computers, and the console modules at the workplaces. Computer and console modules are the same modules that also work as extenders – in a matrix system they are not paired directly but switched through the central module.

For one computer at a remote workplace, a KVM extender is sufficient; for several computers at one workplace, a KVM switch. As soon as several workplaces need simultaneous access to the same computers, the matrix system is the answer.

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System architecture

The starting point for any selection is the architecture of the system:

— Dedicated uses its own central module as matrix hardware. Computer and console modules connect to it directly over CAT or fiber cabling. The port count of the central module determines the system size.

— KVM-over-IP handles the switching logic over ordinary network switches. No dedicated matrix hardware is required, and the system scales by licence – with any number of IP-CPUs and IP-CONs.

System size

In dedicated systems, the port count sets the size. Thanks to Dynamic Port technology, every port can be used flexibly as an input or an output – so the split between computers and workplaces is yours to choose and can be changed later.

— ControlCenter-Compact – 8 to 176 ports over CAT, 16 to 48 over fiber, 32 to 112 in mixed configurations
— ControlCenter-Digital – fully modular with 80, 160 or 288 ports; input/output cards for CAT and/or fiber

For larger installations, several matrix systems can be networked together.

With KVM-over-IP, that limit does not apply. System size follows the licence and your existing network infrastructure.

— ControlCenter-IP-XS – up to 50 end devices
— ControlCenter-IP – up to 600 end devices
— ControlCenter-IP-Max – up to 2,500 end devices

Modules and video signals

Computer and console modules are available for the most common video signals across every matrix system. All modules with bluedec™ compression can be combined freely – even across different video signal types. Standardised building blocks give you exactly the configuration your infrastructure calls for.

The same modules also work as extenders. An existing extender setup can therefore be expanded into a matrix system later by adding a central module, without replacing the end devices.

Extensions

RemoteAccess adds two access paths to the matrix system: the RemoteAccess-CPU integrates virtual machines so they can be accessed like physical computers. The RemoteAccess-GATE provides access to your KVM systems across sites.

Central modules and transmission paths with redundancy are available for mission-critical environments.

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Product Categories

KVM-over-IP

Switching over ordinary network switches – no dedicated matrix hardware.

Dedicated

Dedicated matrix hardware as the central module, compact or fully modular – Dynamic Port technology for flexible input/output use.

RemoteAccess

Virtual machines in your KVM matrix, plus worldwide access to your KVM systems.

Product Families

ControlCenter-Compact

8–176 ports over CAT, 16–48 over fiber, 32–112 mixed.

ControlCenter-Digital

Fully modular with 80, 160 or 288 ports – input/output cards for CAT and/or fiber.

ControlCenter-IP

Licence-based scaling with virtually no limit – any number of IP-CPUs and IP-CONs.

ControlCenter-IP-XS

The compact entry-level option for smaller installations.

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Signal transmission

Dedicated KVM-over-IP

System components

Central module Central module comp. Computer module Console module

Video signal

DisplayPort 1.1 DisplayPort 1.2 DualLink DVI HDMI 1.4 HDMI 2.0 Singlelink DVI Singlelink DVI-I USB Type-C (DP1.2 Alt-Mode)

Resolution

2K60 / WQXGA 4K60 UHD / 4K2K Full HD / WUXGA

Compression

Compressed Compressed with bluedec™

Transmission medium

CAT5e CAT6 CAT7 Fiber MM Fiber SM

No. of computer sources

1 Computer

Audio support

Analog Digital Embedded

Serial support

RS232

USB support

USB 2.0

Specials

End of Life Highlight Internal power supply Local console Network connection New Power-over-Ethernet Redundant power supply Redundant transmission channels

Input devices

Human-Interface-Devices (HID) PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse USB Keyboard USB Mouse

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Modular KVM Matrixswitch (9 RU) with 288 dynamic ports - optionally for CAT cable, fiber or mixed operation

Compact KVM Matrixswitch (1 RU) with 32 dynamic ports with CAT connectors

KVM-over-IP Matrixswitch 2.0 for applications with up to 600 endpoints (Reduced number of endpoints when combined with DirectRedundancyShield)

Modular KVM Matrixswitch (6 RU) with 160 dynamic ports - optionally for CAT cable, fiber or mixed operation (V 2.0)

KVM-over-IP Matrixswitch XS for applications with up to 50 endpoints

KVM-over-IP matrix switch MAX for applications with up to 2,500 endpoints (Reduced number of endpoints when combined with DirectRedundancyShield)

Computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals via CAT cable

Computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals via fiber multimode

Computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals via fiber singlemode

Redundant KVM-over-IP computer module with link aggregation for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via CAT cable and over IP-based networks

Redundant KVM-over-IP computer module with link aggregation for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via fiber multimode and over IP-based networks

Redundant KVM-over-IP computer module with link aggregation for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via fiber singlemode and over IP-based networks

KVM-over-IP computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via CAT cable and over IP-based networks

KVM-over-IP computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via fiber multimode and over IP-based networks

KVM-over-IP computer module for the transmission of DisplayPort signals, transmission via fiber singlemode and over IP-based networks