KVM Buyer’s Guide ServSwitch™ KVM Get the ultimate in control, convenience, and cost savings. Put the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of KVM solutions to work for you. » From desktop to server room, single- or multiuser. » Remote management and KVM extension. » KVMoIP enables server control around the globe. » Secure network switching and specialty solutions. KVM Extension KVM Trays Desktop KVM ServSwitch Brand USB Micro Extender Kits, p. 23 ServView V, p.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Control, Convenience, and Cost Savings with KVM KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switching brings control, convenience, and cost-savings to your organization by giving you access to any number of CPUs from one keyboard, monitor, and mouse setup. The ServSwitch™ line from Black Box meets needs that range from desktop switching, server room/enterprise switching, and KVM extension to KVM trays.
KVM Buyer’s Guide In addition to the products featured here, we provide Buyer’s Guide charts to help you more exactly determine your KVM switching needs. As always, for complete technical specifications, configurations, and more, see our more than 118,000 products at www.blackbox.com. Analog vs.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Analog VS. Digital KVM Analog vs. digital KVM switching A KVM switch enables you to control multiple servers and other equipment from one keyboard, monitor, and mouse workstation. KVM switches give you the flexibility to access servers that are down the hall or around the world. How you access your servers depends on the type of switch you use. There are two types of KVM switches: analog and digital.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Diagrams Server Room/Enterprise — Mulituser Set Up Network Operations Center Main Server Room Up to 2 Remote PS/2 ® Consoles with ServSwitch CX Remote Units with Audio and Skew Compensation (KV04AS-REM) Internet ServSwitch CX with IP (KV1424A-R2) Remote User’s Laptop Up to 22 Servers ServSwitch CX (KV0424A-R2) ServSwitch CX (KV0424A-R2) CATx Cable Connecting to KV140xA ServSwitch CX Server Access Modules Up to 24 Servers Up to 24 Servers Second Floor Server Closet Third Floor D
KVM Buyer’s Guide Before You Buy Questions to ask before you buy a KVM switching system Before you choose a KVM switching solution, you need to consider some important issues. Any time you have questions or need help contact Black Box’s FREE, live, 24/7 Tech Support. What type of connection does the controlling keyboard, video display, and mouse have? Depending on whether they are PS/2®, USB, or some combination of both, your connections determine what type of cabling you need.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Glossary Glossary of KVM terms Bandwidth — The capacity of a device to carry high-frequency signals through it. A device with higher bandwidth will pass clearer and higher resolution video. The horizontal resolution multiplied by the vertical resolution multiplied by the frame rate gives the approximate frequency of the pixel clock. The bandwidth of the video is one half of the pixel clock. Boot — The start-up sequence of a computer.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Desktop KVM KVM technology brings the green to small spaces. • Choose from 2- and 4-port KVM switches for small office or home office use; see charts on pp. 6–9 for complete price details. • Manage two or four computers from just one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. • Save on the cost of purchasing, maintaining, and operating multiple video displays. • Reduce office clutter, energy costs, and waste with KVM. • Improve productivity by utilizing several CPUs for multiple projects at once.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Desktop KVM ServSwitch DT Series DVI ServSwitch space-saving convenience plus DVI quality! Top: KV9502A (2-port): front view; middle: KV9504A (4-port): front view; bottom: KV9504A: rear view • Control two or four PS/2 computers with just one PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and DVI monitor. • Supports all standard VESA resolutions from 640 x 480 to 1600 x 1200. • Brings DVI sharpness and clarity to your KVM switching applications.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Desktop KVM 1 All desktop solutions support one user. 2 Select number of CPUs to manage: 2-port or 4-port. 3 Select user interface: PS/2® or USB. 4 Select CPU keyboard, mouse, and video platforms. Some models also support audio. Buyer’s Guide | Desktop KVM 4 1 2 3 No. of Users No.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Desktop KVM Front Panel Switching Method Hotkey Command Autoscan List Price Product Code Product Name — • • $39.95 KV401A — • • $39.95 KV402A — • • $39.95 KV403A — • • $49.95 KV407A KV404A ServSwitch Micro™ — • • $49.95 — • • $49.95 KV405A — • • $49.95 KV406A — • • $59.95 KV408A • • • $179.95 KV7020A • • • $219.95 KV7021A • • • $75.95 KV7022A • • • $95.95 KV7024A • — • $219.95 KV9604A • • • $259.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise—Single User ServSwitch EC Control up to 16 PS/2 and/or USB servers right from your desktop. KV9008A: top: front; bottom: rear • Choose from three versions. – Manage up to 16 PS/2® servers and consoles from a single PS/2 KVM console. – Manage up to 16 PS/2 and USB servers from a single PS/2 KVM console. – Manage up to 16 PS/2 and USB servers from a PS/2 or USB console. • Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1440. • Cascade up to 136 servers.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise—Single User ServSelect III Simple switching: Multiplatform access and control for up to eight servers over CAT5 cable. KV21008A-R2: top: front; bottom: rear • Optimal 1600 x 1280 resolution with a 10-ft. (3-m) cable. • Daisychain multiple units to control up to 128 servers! • Maximum distance between computer and switch is 98.4 feet (30 m). • Switch between, troubleshoot, and reboot all connected servers and other ServSwitch units from your control station.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise SINGLE-USER Buyer’s Guide | Server Room/Enterprise KVM No. of Users 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No. of IP Users — — — — — — — — — — — 1 1 1 1 1 1 — — — — — — — — — — No.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise CATx Cable & SAM — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • • • OnScreen • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SYSLOG — — — — — — — — — — — • • • • • • — — — — — — — — — — List Price $1199.95 $965.95 $202.95 $356.95 $599.95 $254.95 $407.95 $664.95 $305.95 $459.95 $674.95 $999.95 $1099.95 $1299.95 $1099.95 $1199.95 $1399.95 $403.95 $504.95 $504.95 $679.95 $709.95 $949.95 $1299.95 $395.95 $595.95 $869.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise—Multiuser ServSwitch Multiuser KVM Switch Two users can control up to 16 or 32 servers simultaneously for easy server management. KVM2016A: top: front view; bottom: rear view • Enables two local users to have access to and control of up to 16 or up to 32 servers. • Compatible with PS/2®, USB, or multiplatform servers. • Space-saving unit is 1U and rackmountable, and directly connects the switch to each computer in the server room over CAT5 cable.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise— Multiuser ServSwitch Octet Cutting-edge server management with support for USB, serial RS-232, and audio. KV1700A: top: front view; bottom: rear view • Supports connections up to 984.2 feet (300 m) over solid CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 cabling. • Maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 at 100 feet (30.4 m); up to 1280 x 1024 at 984.2 feet (300 m) using the Enhanced Video User Station.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise KVM — Multiuser 1 Determine the number of servers you need to manage. 2 Select console (user) port interface: PS/2®, USB, or SUN® 8-pin. 3 Select server (CPU) port interface. 4 Decide if you need remote access or BIOS-level, out-of-band control. Buyer’s Guide | Server Room/Enterprise KVM 1 2 3 Multi-User 16 No. of Servers Console PS/2® USB Sun® Server Interfaces Supported PS/2 USB Sun 8-pin Serial CATx Cable & SAM No. of IP Users No.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise KVM — Multiuser 4 VNC IP Connect Method Unit Browser Software List Price Product Code $1499.95 KV0416A-R2 KV0424A-R2 • • — • • — $1799.95 • • — $2239.95 KV1416A-R2 • • — $2549.95 KV1424A-R2 — — — $969.95 KV22008A — — — $1121.95 KV22016A-R2 — — — $1529.95 KV0216A — • • $4789.95 KV2116A — • • $6629.95 KV4116A — — — $863.95 KV6104SA-R2 — — — $1219.95 KV6108SA-R2 — — — $1839.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room / Enterprise / IP ServSwitch EC with Built-In IP Economical server control across TCP/IP networks. KV9308A-R2: top: front view; bottom: rear view • Securely access and control up to 16 remote servers across any TCP/IP network. • Resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 (local unit). Use with PS/2 or USB consoles. • Cascade up to 136 servers. • Support for 16-bit color and real-time remote readings of temperature and voltage levels.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Single User/ IP ServReach KVMCube KVMoIP ServReach KVMGate KVMoIP Cost effective options for businesses that require remote server access. KVIP1000A: top: rear view; bottom: front view KVIP1001A: top: left-side view; bottom: right-side view ServReach™ KVMCube KVMoIP (1 x 1) ServReach KVMGate KVMoIP (1 x 1) • BIOS-level server connections over IP. • Gives you complete control of mission-critical servers no matter their location. • Single RJ-45 port on a palm-sized device.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room /Single User/ IP ServSwitch Wizard IP ServSwitch Wizard IP Plus Add IP connectivity to your existing KVM switch or single computer. • Access an attached ServSwitch™ and all servers connected to it via an IP network or dialup connection. • Plus model includes USB, DVI-I, and audio connectors for streaming data and sound. • Compatible with VNC and Java™ (Web browser) viewers. • Robust, enterprise-grade security with AES 128 encryption and RSA 2048 authentication.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Server Room /Single User/ IP Was: $1014.95 Now: $949.95 ACR2004A: top: front view; bottom: rear view Connect the Wizard IP (above) to just about any other ServSwitch product as well as IBM compatible, Sun, or Mac servers. The updated firmware enables you to use either a PC or Mac computer to view connected servers from a remote location. The Wizard IP and IP Plus are also rackmountable. Black Box Explains IP Access Technology.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension over Copper/ 0-150 FT ServSwitch KVM Short-Range Extenders Great for use in classrooms or conference rooms. • Enjoy high-quality video with these low-cost, short distance extenders. • Place a keyboard, monitor, and mouse up to 75 feet (22.8 m) from a computer or KVM switch. • Available for PS/2® or USB extension. • Enable you to place a CPU in a remote environment that is more secure or cleaner than where you work.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension over Copper/ 0-150 FT ServSwitch Brand USB Micro Extender Kits Place your CPU in a clean, secure area, up to 150 feet away, and transmit single- and dual-video — plus serial and audio . ACU3201A: remote and local unit; front and rear view • Transmit VGA as well as keyboard and mouse signals up to 150 feet over CAT5, CAT5e, and CAT6 UTP cable. • Support up to 1600 x 1200 resolution.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension / 0-300 FT ServSwitch DVI/VGA CATx Extender Extend analog VGA and digital DVI video signals over already-installed CATx UTP cable. ACS253A-CT • Resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 and perfect image quality even at the maximum distance of 328 feet (100 m). • Perfect for flat-panel displays and applications that demand exceptional image quality. • Also ideal for air-traffic-control systems, passenger information systems, or co-locating a user’s computer in a call center.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension / 0-1000 FT ServSwitch Brand CATx Single- or Dual-Access KVM Extenders Place your CPU even farther away than before without compromising video quality. ACU1009A: top: local unit, rear view; bottom: remote unit, rear view • CAT5 extender kits support extensions of 1600 x 1280 video up to 200 feet (60.9 m); CATx kits support extensions of 1600 x 1200 video up to 656.1 feet (200 m) from your CPU.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension 0-400 Feet Buyer’s Guide | KVM Extension over Copper Compatibility PS/2® USB • — — • • — • — • — — • — • — • — • — • — • • — • — • — • — • — • • • — — • Access Single Dual • — • — • — — • • — — • — • • — • — • — • — • — • — — • — • • — • — • — • — Spkr.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension Distance (Max.) 75 ft. 150 ft. 164 ft. 164 ft. 164 ft. 164 ft. 164 ft. 328 ft. 300 ft. List Price $199.95 $229.95 $403.95 $475.95 $559.95 $549.99 $799.95 $699.95 $625.95 $899.95 $999.95 $649.95 $729.95 $874.95 $889.95 $399.95 $399.95 $383.95 $485.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension over Fiber ServSwitch DVI/VGA Fiber Extenders Use fiber to extend digital DVI and analog VGA signals in electrically noisy environments. ACS253A-MM • Picture perfect DVI/VGA fiber extenders. • Get perfect image quality up to 400 meters (1312.3 ft.) over multimode or up to 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) over single-mode! • Combine DVI and VGA video in your KVM extension applications. Ideal for VGA now plus future expansion to DVI.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Extension over Fiber ServSwitch DVI/VGA Fiber Extenders with USB Support for today’s DVI monitors and USB keyboards and mice. ACS253A-U-MM • Extend DVI video up to more than 400 meters (1312.3 ft.) over multimode or up to 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) over single-mode! • Support resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. • Provide access to a remote server with VGA or DVI video. • Include a 4-port USB hub for USB keyboards, mice, and peripherals. For KVM Extension over Copper, see pp.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Trays ServTray Complete Make your server room more manageable without sacrificing valuable space. ServTray with 17" monitor Rear Extension Bracket 19.5"–22.375" KVM 1-Port Switch Module KVT417A-1UV-A KVT4S8UV • Select a 15", 17", or 19" monitor. • Choose 1-, 8-, or 16-port integrated KVM switching modules. • Mounts in a standard 19" cabinet or fourpost rack with depths from 19.5" to 39.5". • Compact— only 1U high. • Features a touchpad with an ergonomic hand rest.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Trays ServView V Use this rackmountable, dual-rail, 1U console drawer when space is at a premium. Left: ServView V with LCD panel open and keyboard and mouse tray drawer open. Right: ServView V with LCD panel open and keyboard and mouse tray closed. Above: Front panel KVM switch selection buttons enable switching between servers with only the LCD panel open. • Dual-rail console drawer features keyboard, touch pad, and LCD monitor in 1U.
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Trays Buyer’s Guide | KVM Trays Product Code ServView KVM Drawer with LCD Compatibility PS/2® USB Sun® Monitor Size 15" 17" 19" KVT315A-R2 • — — • — — KVT317A-R2 • — — — • — KVT319A-R2 • — — — — • ServView KVM Drawer with LCD for Sun KVTS317A-R2 — — • — • — KVTS319A — — • — — • ServView KVM Separate KVT217A-R2 • — — — • — Drawer for Keyboard/Mouse KVT219A-R2 • — — — — • ServTray Complete: Select the Screen Size 15" Screen
KVM Buyer’s Guide KVM Trays Minimum Rail Depth Maximum Rail Depth ServSwitch Included Hotkey Panel List Price 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1149.95 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1195.00 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1395.95 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1395.95 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1939.95 15.4" 25.6" No 16.2 million $1295.00 15.4" 25.6" No 16.7 million $1499.95 — — — 16.7 million $1349.95* — — — 16.7 million $1595.95* — — — 16.7 million $2199.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Specialty KVM ServSwitch 4site Simultaneously display and control kvm signals from four computers or switching systems on one screen — in real time! KVP4000A: top: front view; bottom: rear view • Quad-screen viewer and KVM switch in one device. • Video signals can be analog VGA (1600 x 1200) or digital DVI (1900 x 1200). • Choose from four operation modes: Full-Screen, Dual-Screen, Quad-Screen, and Picture in Picture (PiP). • Get full KVM switching capability for up to four servers.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Specialty KVM ServSwitch Secure Secure KVM switch with 2 or 4 ports, plus VGA and PS/2 support. SW722A-R2: top: front view; bottom: rear view • TEMPEST-approved. • Supports digital resolution up to 1600 x 1200 and analog up to 1920 x 1440. • Provides control and separation of up to four computers or servers connected to both secure and unsecure networks through just one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. • 2- and 4-port models available.
KVM Buyer’s Guide Specialty KVM ServSwitch DTX Eliminates distance limitations within the KVM extension arena. • Desktop KVM extension over IP. • Extends a USB or PS/2® computer’s KVM, audio, and USB 2.0 peripheral signals over an IP network to a workstation with one or two DVI-I or VGA monitors, speakers, and a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. • Available in kits or individual components. • Enables matrix switching, control, and authentication capabilities.
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Anytime, anywhere remote ser ver management. KVMCube | KVMGate | KVMultiport | KVManager With the ServReach™ family of KVMoIP switches, you can: For more information visit blackbox.com/ go/servreach » Remotely access your servers from anywhere in the world. Version 1.0 #225 When ordering, please reference KV1. Change Service Requested. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 © Copyright 2009. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. » Perform maintenance.
