Emerald' Unified KVM High-Performance KVM Solutions

The award-winning Emerald® Unified KVM extension and matrix switching platform, developed and manufactured by Black Box, ushers in a new era in KVM technology — eliminating sacrificed performance, compromised solutions and fractured networks. Emerald can be operated as a point-to-point extension or an IP-based KVM matrix switching system that supports HD and pixel-perfect 4K video signals, high-speed USB 2.0 and bidirectional analogue audio. And it provides access to both physical and virtual machines via RDP/RemoteFX or PCoIP. With Emerald, you are ready for the future — no matter what form...

Benefits of Emerald Point-to-Point Extension or Matrix Switching Pixel-Perfect 4K 60 Hz Video over IP Remote App and ZeroU Transmitter Start small with a simple point-to-point extension and grow your system to a high-performance KVM matrix. Combine HD and 4K transmitter and receiver units, connect them to an IP switch and add the Boxilla® KVM Manager to your system as it grows beyond 32 end points. Centrally manage your complete KVM network through the user-friendly, web-based KVM management platform Boxilla. Monitor bandwidth consumption, control user access and receive automated system alerts...

Emerald System Highlights High-Quality Video with Low-Bandwidth Consumption Emerald® receivers and transmitters deliver up to pixel-perfect 4K 60 Hz video resolutions. The management GUI lets you choose from five video compression settings, including highly compressed (ca. 35 Mbps, 1080p at 60 fps) and pixel perfect (450 Mbps, 1080p at 60 fps). For pixel-perfect 4K at 60 Hz 4:4:4 video transmission, a 10-Gbps connection is required. Virtual Machine Connectivity With Emerald, VM connectivity is brought to a whole new level. Access VMware® and Microsoft® VMs over RDP 8.1/Remote FX or PCoIP in real...

Resilience and Network Management For fail-safe operation and maximum uptime, Emerald® provides network resiliency at every level - all the way up to complete switch over from one control room to a backup control room location. If your system requires more ports, simply add or cascade IP switches. • Redundant network connectors (Emerald 4K) feature instant switchover in case one network connection fails. • Use the central power supply to keep your devices' power status monitored and provide a redundant power supply. • Never miss a critical event or run out of bandwidth with Boxilla's extended...

Emerald Unified KVM Product Family Emerald 4K Emerald® 4K transmitters and receivers connect users and computers through a point-to-point connection or an IP-based KVM matrix switching network. The 4K KVM units support various video resolutions up to 4K, high-speed USB 2.0 devices and bidirectional analogue stereo audio through redundant SFP+ ports. Emerald enables remote, BIOS-level computer access to both physical and virtual machines. • Switch and extend up to pixel-perfect 4K video (lossless compression, 10-bit color ready); bidirectional analogue audio; and up to four USB devices (HID and/or...

Emerald SE Emerald® SE transmitters and receivers are your entry into the world of Unified KVM. Extend and switch DVI video up to HD resolutions, USB 2.0 devices and bidirectional analogue stereo audio. Pair transmitter and receiver units to create a P2P connection or build an IP-based KVM matrix switching setup. Take advantage of the USB-powered ZeroU Transmitter that saves valuable rack space. Or add licenses for the Emerald Remote App to connect an Emerald SE transmitter directly to any Windows® 10 device -without the need for an additional hardware receiver unit. • Switch and extend up to...

Emerald ZeroU The small form factor Emerald® ZeroU DVI Transmitter consumes zero rack space, enabling you to add more critical IT equipment to your data centre. This transmitter works with the Emerald SE Receiver to provide a seamless desktop experience anywhere on a TCP/IP network while allowing the actual hardware to be securely housed in a corporate data centre. It supports visually lossless full HD 1080p video, audio and USB for HID devices. • Small form factor transmitter that is barely bigger than today's average cell phone. • Supports HD DVI video up to 1920 x 1200. • Power over USB eliminates...

The Emerald® Remote App is a license-enabled KVM application that allows remote computer access through Emerald SE transmitters and the use of virtual machines from any Windows® 10 device in full HD resolution. Through the Remote App, multiple connections can be launched simultaneously, which makes remote monitoring of connected devices even more flexible. Simply add a license for one, five, 10 or 20 connections to your Boxilla® KVM Manager. • • • • • • Secure software KVM connection from Windows® 10-based PCs or laptops. Supports video resolutions up to 1920 X 1200 and USB HID. Open multiple...

Boxilla® is a centralised KVM management appliance that enables remote management and monitoring of your complete enterprise KVM network. When connected to an Emerald® KVM Matrix, Boxilla provides a user-friendly web-based GUI that allows users to auto-detect and connect new end points, update firmware, adjust bandwidth consumption, set up automated security alerts and much more. Boxilla comes with multiple license types to accommodate different KVM network sizes. • Manage deployments and user access rights, monitor KVM status, upgrade firmware, facilitate troubleshooting and provide network...

Max Video Resolution Video Quality Multi-Head Support Video Connector(s) USB Support Audio Support Virtual Machine Access Network Connectors Switching Speed 4096 X 2160 at 60 Hz Pixel perfect Up to quad-head via MST (Multi-Stream Technology) (2) DisplayPort 1.2 Transparent USB 2.0 Bidirectional, analogue stereo audio RDP/Remote FX, PCoIP (2) SFP+ < 1 second 1920 X 1200 at 60 Hz Visually lossless Dual head (1) or (2) DVI Transparent USB 2.0 Bidirectional, analogue stereo audio RDP/Remote FX (1) RJ-45 < 1 second 1920 X 1200 at 60 Hz Visually lossless (1) DVI USB HID Analogue stereo audio (speaker)...