Black Box CATx Technical Specifications Download Page 2

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9/11/2007
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FEATURES

• Connect remotely using real VNC client

software or Java Web browser.

• 1600 x 1200 remote resolution with

scalable windows.

• Supports DDC emulation.

• Remote users can connect to a 

KVM switch using ServSwitch CX
Remote Units.

• Easily switch between computers locally

by hotkeys, the on-screen display, or 
a mouse.

• Both the ServSwitch CX with IP 

and the SAMs are flash upgradable.

• Connect over IP using enterprise-

grade security including AES 128-bit
encryption and RGA 2048-bit 
public key authentication.

• Simplify cabling with CAT5, CAT5e, 

or CAT6 UTP cable.

• Supports PC, Macintosh, and Sun.

• Connect traditional PS/2 or newer 

USB keyboards and mice.

• Order SAMs with optional audio 

to hear audio prompts from servers.

• Cascade switches to control up to 

128 servers.

The ServSwitch CX with IP is great for small and mid-size data centers. 

Access and switch remotely between servers via the Internet!

OVERVIEW

The ServSwitch

CX with IP may just be our most versatile

ServSwitch ever—it has all the features you’re looking for to
help manage your enterprise network. Like the ServSwitch CX,
this model is compatible with all major computer platforms
and connects via lightweight, inexpensive twisted-pair cable.
But the ServSwitch CX with IP also enables you to access
servers across any IP network—even the Internet. 

Reaches as far as your network.

Access and switch remotely between servers over a private

intranet or over the Internet. All you need is a Java

enabled

Web browser. Password security keeps out unauthorized users. 

It’s secure, too.

Although the ServSwitch CX with IP can be installed behind

the security of your network firewall, it also has the robust
security features it needs to be safe on its own. Sophisticated
128-bit public/private key protection locks the switch tight
against unauthorized access. Two-tier password protection—
administrative and non-administrative—adds another layer of
protection. You can also restrict client IP addresses, limit access
to dialup connections only, or use non-standard port numbers
to further confound would-be hackers. 

Easier connections than ever!

There are no bulky KVM cables to deal with. Connect

both user stations and servers via lightweight and inexpensive
CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 UTP cable. 

UTP cable provides more distance than KVM cable—you

can connect two user stations up to 984.2 feet (300 m) from
the switch. This extra distance makes it practical to set up
duplicate workstations within your building—in your server
room, in your office, wherever it’s convenient for you. 

The servers connect with UTP cable, too. At the server

end, a Server Access Module (SAM) provides keyboard, video,
mouse, and speaker connections. Servers may be placed 
up to 164 feet (50 m) from the switch. 

Multiplatform operation.

You can mix and match different kinds of servers—PC,

Mac

®

, and Sun

®

—on the same CX switch! Simply choose the

appropriate SAM for each server and you’re set! 

What’s more, you can connect the ServSwitch CX to either

a PS/2

®

or USB (including Macintosh

®

) keyboard and mouse—

it includes both connector types! 

Get a clear picture.

The ServSwitch CX with IP features effective software-

based skew compensation to eliminate the annoying video

ServSwitch CX (KV0424A-R2)

ServSwitch CX (KV0424A-R2)

Up to 

24 Servers

Up to 

24 Servers

Up to 

24 Servers

CATx Cable Connecting to

KV140xA ServSwitch CX

Server Access Modules

Up to 2 Remote PS/2

®

Consoles with 

ServSwitch CX

Remote Units with Audio and

Skew Compensation 

(KV04AS-REM)

Internet

Remote 

User’s 

Laptop

ServSwitch

CX with

IP (KV1424A-R2)

Main Server Room

Network Operations Center

Second Floor 

Data Center

Third Floor 

Data Center

Summary of Contents for CATx

Page 1: ...or 24 port multiplatform CATx KVM switch One remote user and up to three local users can access this 16 or 24 port multiplatform CATx KVM switch ServSwitch CX with IP 2007 All rights reserved Black Box Corporation FREE 24 hour Tech Support 724 746 5500 blackbox com ...

Page 2: ...eeds to be safe on its own Sophisticated 128 bit public private key protection locks the switch tight against unauthorized access Two tier password protection administrative and non administrative adds another layer of protection You can also restrict client IP addresses limit access to dialup connections only or use non standard port numbers to further confound would be hackers Easier connections...

Page 3: ...t now and for the future The switch comes complete with rackmounting hardware to install the switch in any open 1U of rack space in your server room It can also be flash upgraded so it s practically obsolescence proof 724 746 5500 blackbox com UTP cable and color drift UTP cable is often used with video or KVM extenders to extend the reach of a video signal It s popular for this applica tion becau...

Page 4: ... Audio KV1402A USB KV1401A with Audio KV1403A Sun with Audio KV1404A To connect a remote PS 2 console to the ServSwitch CX with IP using CATx cable order ServSwitch CX Remote Units Basic KV04 REM with Audio KV04A REM with Audio and Skew Compensation KV04AS REM KV1416A R2 Recognize any of these situations You wait more than 30 minutes to get through to a vendor s tech support The so called tech can...

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