KVM matrix systems

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.

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

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.

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.