VGA KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5
Consolidated control for multi-user, multi-rack server environment up to 1,000 feet away
Also known as: KVM Matrix Switch CAT5, multi-user multi-platform kvm switch, CAT5 KVM Server Switch, multiple users multiple computers
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The PRIMUX® KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5 provides non-blocking access for up to 16 simultaneous users to up to 64 servers. The switch frees up valuable space by eliminating large KVM switchboxes and bulky hard-to-manage coax cables.
The PRIMUX system consists of three components: Matrix Switch, connects users to servers; Host Adapters, connect to each server; and User Stations, connect to each set of user-station equipment – keyboard, monitor and mouse. The User Stations and Host Adapters can be located as far as 1,000 feet from each other, and are connected to the matrix switch via CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable.
The PRIMUX® KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5 provides non-blocking access for up to 16 simultaneous users to up to 64 servers. The switch frees up valuable space by eliminating large KVM switchboxes and bulky hard-to-manage coax cables.
The PRIMUX system consists of three components: Matrix Switch, connects users to servers; Host Adapters, connect to each server; and User Stations, connect to each set of user-station equipment – keyboard, monitor and mouse. The User Stations and Host Adapters can be located as far as 1,000 feet from each other, and are connected to the matrix switch via CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable.
- Multi-user, multi-platform, multi-rack access.
- Platform-specific host adapters for host connection – PS/2, USB, SUN, Serial.
- Simple plug-and-play auto-configured installation.
- Servers are discovered as they are powered up, and can be accessed immediately by authorized users
- Hot-swap components with no disruption of server operation.
- Supports video resolutions to 1920x1440.
- Automatically adjusts the video quality to compensate for varying lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
- Dedicated microprocessors prevent CPUs from locking up.
- Real time power status of connected servers.
- Command and control provided by OSD of connected User Station.
- Flash upgradeable.
Matrix Switch
Connectors
- Female RJ45 input/output connectors.
- Female RJ45 Ethernet connector.
- 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface
- Male DB9 connector
- Female SCSI 68-pin connector
Power
- 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector. (Country-specific power supply cable included.)
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 32° to 100°F (0° to 38°C).
- Storage temperature: -20° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C).
- Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.
MTBF
- PRIMUX-8X32: 51,893 hrs
- RIMUX-16X64: 37,822 hrs
Warranty
- Two years
PRIMUX User Station Specifications
| Cable | Distance | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| CAT5/ CAT5e (UTP) | 1000 feet (305 meters) | 1024x768 at 60 Hz |
| 700 feet (213 meters) | 1280x1024 at 60 Hz | |
| 500 feet (152 meters) | 1600x1200 at 60 Hz | |
| 400 feet (122 meters) | 1920x1440 at 60 Hz | |
| CAT6 (UTP) | 800 feet (244 meters) | 1024x768 at 60 Hz |
| 600 feet (183 meters) | 1280x1024 at 60 Hz | |
| 500 feet (152 meters) | 1600x1200 at 60 Hz | |
| 350 feet (107 meters) | 1920x1440 at 60 Hz |
Host Adapters
Hosts
- One platform-specific (USB + PS/2, SUN, Serial) HA-x host adapter is required for each computer.
- HA-UNV
- Compatible with PS/2 and USB computers with VGA video.
- One male 15-pin HD, one male 6-pin miniDIN, and one male USB Type A connectors.
- Includes female USB Type A to male 6-pin miniDIN adapter.
- HA-SUN
- Compatible with legacy SUN computers with VGA video.
- One male 15-pin HD and one male 8-pin miniDIN connectors.
- HA-RS-M
- Compatible with most serial devices with an RS232 port.
- One female RJ45 EIA-232 serial port connector.
- Supported signals: TXD, RXD, DSR, DTR, CTS, RTS
- Emulates an ASCII terminal – converts serial data from ASCII device into VGA video
Power
- HA-UNV/HA-SUN: power provided by the host computer.
- HA-RS-M: power provided by the host serial device via USB Type A connector.
Cables
- Use CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable to connect Host Adapters and User Stations to the switch.
- Cables not included.
Regulatory Approvals
- RoHS
On Screen Display
- Use keyboard or mouse to operate the switch from menus superimposed onto the monitor.
- Displays the platform, name, and power status of the connected servers.
- Allows color skew and video compensation fine tuning for optimal video quality.
- Locate and select servers by name.
- Names can be up to 16 characters long.
- Help Screens assist users with OSD.
- Modify the size and position of the OSD.
- OS- and software-independent.
- Various administrator configuration features, including users, servers and user stations.
Security
- Administrator can enable or disable all security features and select which servers each user can access.
- Add or remove authorized users.
- Set individual user names and passwords for each user.
Modes of Operation
- Normal – a user connected to a host.
- Scan – user is subsequently connected to hosts from a list.
- Sharing – the administrator can select for each host a sharing attribute, which defines multiple user access to the host.
- None (not shared) – one user is connected to the host and controls it. No other user may select nor control that host.
- Limited (video shared) – one user is connected to and controls the host. Other users may select and see the video output from the host, but not control the host.
- Full (shared) – a host may be selected by many users; the host is still controlled by one user, but its control may be given to any other user after an inactivity timeout (share idle time).
RS232
- Configuration can be done through the serial port.
- Baud rate: 115200.
Ethernet Control
- Configuration can be done over the Internet via Telnet.
- 10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface.
User Manual:
Data Sheet:
Firmware:
Application Drawings
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VGA KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5
How to control a multi-rack server environment containing 8 users
CAD Drawings
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KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5 (PRIMUX-8X32)
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KVM Matrix Switch via CAT5 (PRIMUX-16X64)
