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Top Three Considerations for
Implementing IP KVM Workflows
in Production Environments
By Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager at Matrox Video.
R
of
adio broadcast operators, mobile
production
vans, and venues
for live events are just some of the
production setups that require remote
control of workstations by operators
stationed at a distance.
These use cases face the challenge
enabling operators
variety
to easily
control
a
as
of workstations
with the right peripherals (keyboard,
mouse, tablet, or other USB devices)
as well
interfaces (video) and fitting
small workspaces.
The
up several
workstations.
computers
radio station
to control
and
could
have
separate production
With so many
from one
workspace, they often fumble with
monitor inputs
accidentally
interact with the wrong mouse or
keyboard, leading to errors.
With IP KVM, the operator can
control all stations from any location
- using a single mouse and keyboard
- and the associated interface is
displayed on the user's monitor. This
same setup works in the mobile van
or venue too.
IP KVM (keyboard, video, mouse)
devices have become indispensable
for these reasons. By transmitting
KVM signals over an IP network,
operators
can control
creating a more ergonomic and userfriendly
broadcast control room.
In 2024, three key trends should
influence your decision-making:
1. Cybersecurity Measures
for IP KVM
To proactively
defend
recommended
high-resolution user
into
IP KVM workflow diagram
certificates allow you to identify and
validate distinct devices within your
KVM network.
Protecting transported data is also
important. Encryption ensures that
sensitive information - audio, video,
and USB data - remains confidential
during transmission over the
network.
Additionally, it is vital to separate
against
evolving cyber threats, IP
KVM solutions must
adhere to
cybersecurity
equipment
remotely and simultaneously, and
can seamlessly
devices. They can access multiple
workstations from different locations
within the same studio or even over
long distances - streamlining control,
minimizing physical
reducing heat
interfaces,
and
noise, and
practices.
Stringent access controls and user
authentication protocols are crucial.
You must manage who has access to
specific devices and ensure that only
authorized personnel can manipulate
critical
equipment.
switch between a centralized
That
calls
user management
system, such as Active Directory, to
streamline user authentication.
Digital
certificates
additional
functioning as
layer of security
assigned to each appliance. These
provide an
by
unique signatures
control data from production data
on distinct networks for increased
security and performance.
2. Low-Bit-Rate Transmission
for Long-Distance Connectivity
Network scalability
KVM workflows, especially
allowing you to use your existing
1 Gig networking
without expensive upgrades.
infrastructure
This
reduces operational costs and, by
avoiding the need for additional
hardware such as gateway products,
simplifies the network architecture.
3. IPMX and SMPTE ST
2110 for New Workflows
The adoption of open standards
makes it possible
to interoperate
equipment from different vendors,
thereby eliminating proprietary silos
and enabling more creative, more
flexible workflows.
IPMX
(Internet
Protocol
Media
Experience), an emerging standard
closely based on SMPTE ST 2110,
is a boon for broadcasters seeking
interoperability, flexibility, and
efficiency with a wide array of pro
AV
products. IPMX-ready
is vital for IP
when
for
operating over long distances. With
a low-bit-rate IP KVM solution, you
can scale up seamlessly without
compromising performance. With
a reduced bit
rate, you can make
better use of available bandwidth
without straining the infrastructure,
making it possible to transmit more
signals
over existing networks,
including 1G. This enhances the IP
KVM system's overall efficiency and
responsiveness, ensuring a seamless
and uninterrupted workflow, even
in complex and extensive IP KVM
matrices.
By
optimizing bandwidth usage
within a studio, low-bit-rate IP
KVM solutions also facilitate costeffective
transmission over WAN.
The cost of bandwidth over extended
distances is prohibitive, especially
when
connecting studios
9 workstations controlled by one keyboard
and mouse in one workspace with an IP KVM
rate mitigates
this
challenge,
devices
will by nature be compatible with ST
2110 equipment. For example, with
an IPMX-compatible KVM extender,
operators can monitor ST 2110 video
sources
natively on their KVMequipped
workstation displays.
Conclusion
IP KVM offers
efficient
and
more precise
operator control;
seamless, remote switching; and
a less cluttered, more ergonomic
workspace. IP KVM plays a critical
role in routing control of different
broadcast equipment in and among
studios. It's also one of the more
exciting infrastructure components
out there because it simplifies the
setup so significantly that it changes
operators' lives.
As you consider IP KVM solutions,
across
different campuses or cities. A lower
bit
think about the trends above, and
work with a vendor that offers the
service and support you need and
the expertise to understand your
challenges and requirements.
https://video.matrox.com

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