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www.inbroadcast.com | Vol: 12 - Issue 2 | February 2022
InTech
What's Trending in the
World of KVM?
Contributing Editor David Kirk examines
the latest developments in the world of
KVM technology...
K
VM, or more precisely KVMAM,
is
short-form for Keyboard,
Video-monitor and Mouse, three
of the most useful
tools ever
to grace broadcast production
galleries, master control rooms,
newsrooms,
post
production
suites and accounts offices. In fact
KVMs are everywhere. By allowing
multiple computers to be operated
from a
single
saves
uncluttered
stress
essentials
space for other desktop
such as
four consoles
single
desk
space, a KVM switcher increases
productivity, reduces
sandwiches
and coffee. First use of the KVM
abbreviation is credited to Remigius
Shatas, founder of peripheral switch
manufacturer Cybex, and dates back
to 1995. Enough history; let's look at
what's new.
Adder's IP KVM matrix
the ADDERLink®
INFINITY
offering,
range,
continues to grow with the latest
upgrade to the ALIF2000 series offers
ongoing flexibility when configuring
their KVM setup for broadcast
requirements. The ALIF2000 series
already supports DVI and HDMI, and
is now enhanced with DisplayPort
connectivity. Pixel-perfect
video
resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600
are supported, along with multiple
audio configurations. Three ALIF2000
transmitters can fit into 1U, with a
50% reduction in power. A touch
screen can be used as an alternative
to a physical mouse and keyboard.
The ALIF2000 series
can be
configured as a small matrix of up to
16 endpoints without the addition of
a dedicated management server.
Apantac's
and
A management
KVM-IP-Tx-PL
system and
additional endpoints can be easily
integrated as requirements evolve.
Apantac offers various KVM over
IP products with features such as
VGA, DVI, HDMI, DP++ input/output
support, resolutions up to 4K/30,
power-over-Ethernet, single or
dual transmit or receive in a single
module, as well as IP transport over
copper or fibre. Users can extend
and/or switch
video, keyboard
and mouse functions, USB 2.0,
embedded
and
analogue audio,
RS-232 and infra-red. The receivers
can be set for scaling incoming
video up or down and allow the
console monitor to see the same
resolution, whatever the source
computer resolution. The receivers
(one monitor per receiver) also allow
users to feed video walls of up to 8
x 8 displays. Computers with up to
four heads can be accommodated in
a system. USB 2.0 devices such as
touch screens, tablets or USB drives
are also supported. Each Tx and Rx
module is autonomous and has a
configuration web page, so no extra
server is required to run a matrix.
A 'free flow' license is available to
allow an operator to control up to
keyboard
from a
and
mouse pointer across
mouse by moving the
the
console monitors. " We also offer a
KVM over IP transmitter card for the
openGear platform as an alternative
to using standalone transmission
boxes for each computer source in
a technical operations room, " adds
Apantac's President, Thomas Tang.
" Up to 10 OG-KVM-IP-Tx cards can
be mounted in a single openGear
chassis
with redundant
power
supplies. "
Argosy reports an uptake in KVM
solutions for use in OB trucks and
studios, and
to enable homeworking.
" Broadcasters are realising
that
productivity
increases
when
workspaces are set up away from
server rooms or control
rooms,
where people can access virtually
any system computer or application
on one or multiple monitors with
their local keyboard and mouse, "
comments
Argosy
Director Chris
Smeeton. " They are finding out that
KVM not only increases performance
by
having multiple computers
working as one, it also saves money
on redundant hardware and reduces
cabling and infrastructure. We've
developed
partnerships with top
brands such as ATEN, G&D and kvmtec.
We can now deliver any KVM
requirement, whether it's point-topoint,
a matrix application or simply
a KVM console drawer for a rack
Adder
Technology's
Infinity 2000
room. Most recently we added KVM
switches
Drunck GmbH. G&D's 'KVM-overIP
meets KVM matrix' offers new
functionalities
that
from Guntermann &
include the
integration of generic USB devices
and high speed USB 2.0 in KVM-overIP
installations. G&D also recently
launched its compact VisionXS IP
matrix-compatible extender. This
extends 4K at 60 Hz over standard
IP-based networks up to 10 Gbit/s,
meaning it needs significantly less
compression and is pixel-perfect; the
video quality is lossless and features
near-zero latency.
" This year we are also highlighting
kvm-tec's
Flexline and ClassicLine
2000 products that switch systems
up to 2,000 endpoints, and the kvmtec
Gateway for connecting to virtual
machines. One of ATEN's latest
innovations is a range of new high
resolution LCD screens available as
stand-alone folding drawers or with
a choice of 4 port, 8 port or 16 port
KVM built in. "
Black Box's Emerald GE allows
to connect
multiple users
simultaneously and control a virtual
machine. PCoIP and PCoIP ultra
support allows broadcasters to work
and
without
collaborate from anywhere
compromising the user
experience while requiring minimal
bandwidth. Emerald VUE is a new
KVM switch that addresses the need
for 4K image processing and system
switching.
Argosy Director,
Chris Smeeton
Black Box's Boxilla KVM Manager

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