The KA7178 KVM adapter cable connects the KVM switch to the video, USB and audio ports of the target computer. In addition to virtual media support, it provides two Cat 5e/6 connectors, allowing a computer to connect to two ALTUSEN matrix KVM switches. This allows consoles on different switches access to the same computer.
Dual power supply
Dual power supply operation provides backup redundancy and reliability - ensuring that down-time is kept at a minimum. Should one of the power supplies become unavailable, the other will take over in order to keep the system functioning normally.
Power association
Used in conjunction with ALTUSEN's power over the NET power management device, you can associate a matrix KVM switch's port with a PDU's power outlet, a then manage the power operation of a server from the switch's interface - a single interface point. It also enables you to associate a second outlet port if the server has a dual power supply, and lets you synchronize the operation for both power supplies. In this way, Power Association reduces maintenance time and increases management efficiency.
Flexible scalability
Matrix KVM switches can be daisy chained, cascaded, or both in tandem - flexible expansion configurations allows up to 9 consoles to control thousands of servers. Add consoles and servers a step at a time to match your company's growth.
Non-blocked access
All consoles connected to a master switch have simultaneous access to any server on the same level, as well as having independent access to any server on the installation.
Superior video quality
Matrix KVM switches provides high video quality - 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz up to 300 meters. The video signals are transmitted via Cat 5e/6 cable and maintain real-time and true video quality. Auto Signal Compensation (ASC), assures optimum video resolution over greater distances. In addition, an automatic skew compensation function corrects color phase and timing errors that occur over long distance transmissions - making a matrix KVM switch an excellent choice for video intensive applications.
Port access control via RS-232 port
Each of the console modules has a built-in RS-232 port. Administrators can establish a serial terminal login to the console module in order to control the KVM port access for all consoles connected to switch - any console can be assigned to access any KVM port from a single interface point. This function is extremely useful in large data centers where the display of all the consoles can be projected onto a wall for easy viewing of all operations, and the entire installation can be monitored on a port-by-port basis
Audio enabled
The Matrix KVM switch supports audio functions for multimedia-capable devices connected with audio-capable adapter cables. Sound output and beeps from the servers can be heard on the console's speaker - allowing administrators to identify and troubleshoot system problems at an early stage, minimizing repair costs.
