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DVI KVM Matrix Switches

DVI KVM Matrix Switches

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Overview
Guntermann & Drunck specializes in digital and analogue KVM equipment, offering solutions for control rooms, broadcast studios, and industrial monitoring. Their DVICenter KVM Matrix Switches enable simultaneous operation of multiple computers through several consoles, providing robust, reliable, and user-friendly systems adaptable to future needs.

System Specifications
The DVICenter system includes 16, 32, or 64 dynamic ports, supporting connections for multiple computers and consoles. It accommodates keyboard/mouse (PS/2 and USB), video (DVI single-Link, DisplayPort, VGA), audio bidirectional, RS232, and USB 2.0 transparent signals. The system can expand to support up to 6,750 computers or 62 consoles, with a maximum transmission distance of 140 meters over CAT cable.

Key Features

Video: Supports DVI single-link video resolution up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz, with HDIP2 for high video and mouse quality.
Audio: Bidirectional transmission with 24-bit resolution.
Device: No software installation required, available in desktop and 19" variants, with redundant power supply.
Network/Communication: Features include access protection, user administration, and configuration over a web interface.
Safety: Includes failover connection, external authentication support, and redundant power supply.

Monitoring and Management
The DC-Monitoring feature allows system status detection via a web interface or SNMP, providing information on power supply, temperature, network interfaces, and more. User activity values can be sent via Syslog and/or SNMP-Traps.

New Features & Functions

Port Grouping: Supports multi-monitor workstations by combining multiple channels as port groups.
Stacking Function: Enhances system flexibility by combining up to ten DVICenter devices.
USB-Pinning: Maintains USB transmission even when switching channels.
Screen-Freeze Function: Freezes the last displayed image if the video signal is lost.

Variants and Design
The DVICenter is available in DP16, DP32, and DP64 variants, suitable for applications requiring operation of multiple computers over multiple consoles, such as control centers and studios.

Technical Specifications

Console Ports: RJ45 socket, dynamic configuration.
Computer Ports: RJ45 socket, dynamic configuration with cascading options.
Power Supply: Internal power pack with redundant options.
Operating Conditions: Temperature range of +5 to +45 °C, humidity < 85% non-condensing.

Power Supply
The MultiPower-12 serves as a central power supply for up to 12 computer modules, eliminating the need for individual AC adapters, ideal for centralized power source installations.

Installation
The document outlines 19" rack mount solutions for installing various computer modules, such as DVI-CPU and DVI-CPU-MC2, into server racks.

Computer Modules

DVI-CPU Modules: Connect external peripherals like keyboards, video, mouse, and audio interfaces to the matrix switch central module, supporting single-link DVI-D video signals with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz.
DVI-CPU-MC2 Modules: Designed for multi-monitor workstations, transmitting video, keyboard/mouse, and audio signals using CAT cables.
DP-CPU Modules: Integrate DisplayPort into the DVICenter matrix, converting DisplayPort signals to single-link DVI and transmitting them via CAT cables.
VGA-CPU-UC Modules: Connect VGA computers to matrix clusters, supporting VGA resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 @ 75 Hz.
U2-R-CPU Modules: Link USB 2.0 and RS232 interfaces to the DVICenter system, supporting transparent signal transmission over distances up to 140 meters.

User Modules

DVI-CON: Connects user consoles to the system, supporting remote operation up to 140 meters away, providing interfaces for monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, and microphones.
DVI-CON-MC2 and DVI-CON-MC4: Support multi-monitor setups, transmitting multiple video signals to the workplace.
DP-CON: Provides interfaces for DisplayPort monitors and other peripherals at remote consoles.

Specifications
Key specifications include transmission bandwidth of 22 kHz and a length of 140 m via CAT-x cable, interfaces such as RJ45, DVI-I, DisplayPort, USB-A, Mini-DIN, and 3.5 mm audio jacks, and power supply options with specific voltage and current ratings. The housing is made of anodised aluminium, with dimensions for desktop and rackmount configurations. Operating conditions specify a temperature range of +5 to +45 °C and humidity below 80%, conforming to CE and RoHs standards.

Procedures
The document describes operation and configuration procedures for the DVICenter system, including OSD (On-Screen Display) for independent operation and configuration, user settings for account creation and rights management, computer settings for naming and access management, and power-switching capabilities with additional hardware.

Web Interface
The Config Panel web application provides a graphical interface for configuration, divided into sections such as basic configuration for network parameters and system tools, dynamic port configuration, rights configuration, and matrix switch and user module configuration.

Hardware and Expansion
Details on hardware components and expansion options include HardBoot CCX for remote power-switching, MultiPower units as central power sources, DVI-CPU-UC modules for increasing console numbers, and Dynamic-UserCenter32 for expanding user access across multiple DVICenter clusters.

Tables and Data
Tables illustrate cascading configurations for increasing the number of connectable computers and transmission distances and port configurations for various setups.

Specifications
The DVI-FiberLink system extends the range of a DVICenter cluster up to 10,000 meters using fiber optics, available in DVI-FiberLink(M) for multi-mode fiber optics and DVI-FiberLink(S) for single-mode fiber optics. The system includes transceivers and supports installation in server racks.

Key Features

Push-Get Function: Allows image sharing between consoles for collaborative work.
TradeSwitch Function: Combines multiple user modules into a single logical console, operable with one keyboard and mouse, supporting multi-monitor setups.
CrossDisplay-Switching: Enables seamless switching between displays using a mouse.
IP-Control-API: Facilitates remote control of the DVICenter over IP.
Screen-Freeze Function: Maintains the last displayed image on the monitor if the video signal is lost.

Installation and Operation
Installation procedures for the DVI-FiberLink system include rack mount solutions, with operation details for various functions via hotkeys, mouse, or network interfaces.

Technical Data
Includes detailed technical specifications for power supply, transmission modes, interfaces, casing materials, and operating conditions, along with item numbers for various modules and accessories.

Compliance and Standards
The equipment conforms to CE and RoHS standards, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Catalog excerpts

DVI KVM Matrix Switches DVI KVM Matrix Switches Matrix Switches for the simultaneously operation of multiple computers via several consoles

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Leading the way in digital KVM Guntermann & Drunck is regarded as a leading manufacturer of digital and analogue KVM equipment used in control rooms in air traffic control, broadcast studios, on ships and to monitor industrial processes. With a powerful portfolio consisting of KVM extenders, switches and matrix switches, G&D’s users get real added value. G&D provides the broadest KVM product portfolio at the market. Even with different features, all G&D products are compatible and can be combined. Our KVM solutions optimise the application of IT equipment and improve the working conditions for...

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The System Thanks to its 16, 32 or 64 dynamic ports, the KVM matrix switch DVICenter connects multiple number of computers and consoles. Example: A system consisting of 6 consoles & 58 computers can be expanded to up to 4,738 computers. A working system consists of at least: • 1 × central module DVICenter DP16/32/64 • 1 × computer module DVI-CPU • 1 × user module DVI-CON • 2 × CAT transmission cable (type 5e, 6, 7) The DVICenter switches the following signals: • Keyboard/mouse [PS/2 and USB] • Video [DVI single-Link and DisplayPort] as well as VGA video sources possible • Audio bidirectional...

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Highlights Monitoring / SNMP Function: receive DVICenter status info Operation via: web interface/SNMP Sphere of effectiveness: 1 cluster The DC-Monitoring feature enables you to detect the system status of G&D devices. The web interface provides information that can be sent (SNMP trap) or queried (via SNMP GET) as well. Monitoring values can also be sent to AMX or Crestron media control. Both monitoring function and SNMP trap and agent are included in the scope of supply. The information section shows the device configuration settings and the detected status values. Among others, the following...

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Features Video • DVI single-link video resolution up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz: DisplayPort up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (at user modules also VGA 1280 × 1024 @ 85 Hz) • 24 bit colour depth • multi-channel Video • E-DDC support • maximum transmission distance up to 560m: - computer module to central module 140 m - central module to user module 140 m - central module to other central modules (up to 2 ×) 140 m Device • accessing computer standard interfaces • no software installation required • available as desktop and 19“ variant • aluminium casing for best possible protection against interferences...

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left: right: DVICenter DP16 - front view DVICenter DP16 - rear view DVICenter DP16 Console Type of console ports Console ports per device Transmission type user module Transmission length to user module Interfaces for user modules Network port RJ45 socket Dynamic: min. 1 - max. 15 Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link 140 m RJ45 sockets 2 × RJ45 socket Computer Type of computer ports Computer ports Computer ports cascade level 1 Computer ports cascade level 2 Transmission length between cascades Transmission type to computer module Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link Transmission length to computer module Interfaces...

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left: right: DVICenter DP32 - front view DVICenter DP32 - rear view DVICenter DP32 Console Type of console ports Console ports per device Transmission type user module Transmission length to user module Interfaces for user modules Network port RJ45 socket Dynamic: min. 1 - max. 31 Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link 140 m RJ45 sockets 2 × RJ45 socket Computer Type of computer ports Computer ports Computer ports cascade level 1 Computer ports cascade level 2 Transmission length between cascades Transmission type to computer module Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link Transmission length to computer module Interfaces...

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left: right: DVICenter DP64 - front view DVICenter DP64 - rear view DVICenter DP64 Console Type of console ports Console ports per device Transmission type user module Transmission length to user module Interfaces for user modules Network port RJ45 socket Dynamic: min. 1 - max. 63 Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link 140 m RJ45 sockets 2 × RJ45 socket Computer Type of computer ports Computer ports Computer ports cascade level 1 Computer ports cascade level 2 Transmission length between cascades Transmission type to computer module Dedicated 1:1 CAT-x link Transmission length to computer module Interfaces...

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Computer modules The DVI-CPU computer modules link external keyboard, video, mouse, and audio interfaces to the DVICenter system. The DVI-CPUs combine signals, process them and use CAT cables to transmit the signals to the KVM matrix switch. Any DVI-CPU has a unique ID that helps identify the device within a DVICenter system. NEW: DVI-CPU and DVI-CON can also be connected directly and used as extender line. Now users can operate computers placed up to 140 m away from your console. DVI-CPU - front view We provide the following DVI-CPU variants: DVI-CPU Standard variant transmitting the following...

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Computer modules DVI-CPU-MC2 Computer module to establish multi-monitor workstations and transmitting the following signals: • Single-Link DVI-D • PS / 2 + USB keyboard / mouse • Audio (Line In / Line Out) Using a DVI-CPU-MC2 multi-channel video computers can be now easily integrated into the DVICenter. The DVI-CPU-MC2 combines signals, process them, and use CAT cables to transmit the signals to the DVICenter. DVI-CPU-MC2 - front view DVI-CPU-MC2-UC Dual computer module for connecting a multi-video computer to two DVICenter clusters. Transmits the following signals: • Single-Link DVI-D • PS/2...

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