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1.2 Product Features
Model
Rack
Space
Input Card
Slots
Output
Card Slots
Max. Input
Ports
Max.
Output
Ports
Max. KM
Card
Slots
Max. KM
Ports
Pacific
MS-2
2RU
3
2
12
8
2
12
Pacific
MS-3
3RU
5
4
20
16
3
20
Table 1-2
Pacific MS Series Comparison
The Pacific MS series of KVM matrix switcher incorporates digital (HDMI/DVI, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, and
HDBaseT) and analog (NTSC/PAL) signal switching, multiview monitoring, and mouse/keyboard
operation into a single enclosure. Depending on scopes of installations, the Pacific MS is currently
available as 2RU and 3RU rack mount (MS-2 and MS-3) and delivers fully non-blocking 12x8 and 20x16
matrix switching solution.
The Pacific MS features a modular architecture with hot-swappable input and output cards, allowing for
custom and in-service system configuration. It supports field-serviceable fan modules and redundant
power supply when paired with Avitech PSS (Power Supply Station), ensuring optimized system uptime
and mission-critical reliability. The Pacific MS chassis currently supports three input and four output card
types, with more card selections to be included in the future.
Within the system, source signals (including HDCP) can be switched to any or routed to multiple
destinations. Multiviewer output cards, SOB-QPW (quad-view) and SOB-HPW (dual-view), are capable
of displaying multiple routed outputs simultaneously on a single screen, with support for essential
on-screen displays (OSD) and free-scaling windows for custom adjustment.
Incorporating independent USB mouse/keyboard switching, the Pacific MS provides USB connectivity
on output cards (SOB-QPW and SOB-HPW) and enables control signals transmitting to source
computers through the USB Keyboard/Mouse (KM) card. With integrated multiviewing and
mouse/keyboard switching, the Pacific MS facilitates controlling numerous routed computers from a
single monitor and mouse/keyboard console. HDBaseT input and output cards (SIB-T and SOB-T) used
in conjunction with Avitech Pacific extenders allow computers to be installed out-of-sight at central,
air-conditioned equipment rack and accessed remotely.
Intuitive signal switching and routing can be achieved through the Pacific MS’ front push-button panel
(FPB), or via the in-system GUI. The in-system GUI provides full configurations for system switching,
allowing bundled / independent signal switching/routing for video, microphone audio and
mouse/keyboard control. The in-system GUI also features real-time video preview for proactive
monitoring of any sources and outputs. User can freely switch to view and remotely control any sources
through the preview displays, performing centralized management over all connected devices.
Easily adaptable to workstation operation of various scopes, the Pacific MS features grouping individual
display outputs and creating multi-monitor workstations. User can seamlessly switch control from one
computer to another by simply moving the mouse cursor across any two adjacent displays. When
multiple multiviewer outputs are grouped into a single workstation, the Pacific MS enables streamlined
control of up to 16 computers across four displays, all managed from a single mouse/keyboard console.
Up to three Pacific MS chassis can be cascaded (“daisy-chained”) for meeting additional routing,
monitoring, and workstation requirements. This enables the configuration of very large switcher and
operation solution well-suited for more complex installations. Controlling of the cascaded modules (mix
of any Pacific MS-2 and MS-3) remains intuitive in the same manner as managing a single module.
Scalable system architecture flexibly allows multiple Pacific MS units to be administered discretely in
separate groups or in one centralized administration.
