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CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Emerald family is composed of Receivers, Transmitters, Boxilla and three network switches. Emerald leverages state-of-the-art
technologies in compression, networking, and latency management. Some of the key features of Emerald are:
Pixel perfect resolution—completely lossless. Emerald supports 60 fps, 8-bit color depth, so you get excellent video quality.
Supports WAN access–you can work anywhere. Transmit data over long distances and between LANs.
Easy Deployment: The Emerald system is designed to be easily and quickly deployed. No new drivers or software need to be
installed on target PCs or Virtual Desktops. The system uses standard networking protocols and cabling. Users and connections
are defined using an intuitive On-Screen-Display (OSD). Connections can be made via simple “click on target.” Multiple modes of
operation such as private connections, auto-login, and auto-connect enable various workflows and collaborations to be supported.
Supports full virtualization.
Transparent USB Re-Direction: The Emerald system provides transparent USB re-direction for both virtual and physical desktop
connections. Keyboards and mice are collated to a common channel while other USB devices are re-directed to virtual or
physical targets. There is a limit of two non-keyboard/mice devices that can be re-directed to a Transmitter unit (i.e. physical PC/
Workstation).
High Reliability and Highly Secure: The Emerald system minimizes maintenance for administrators. The intuitive On-Screen-Display
is simple to learn and understand. All media streams transmitted between the Emerald devices are encrypted using 128-bit SSL.
Password protection is also provided to control access to all administration functions.
Flexible across platforms
Customize to suit your application
Includes an SFP port, enables you to use copper or fiber
Manage via the Receiver’s OSD, X-key stick or Boxilla
Supports video resolutions up to 2K/HD or 4K/UHD
Supports digital audio
2.2 AVAILABLE MODELS
The following models are available:
Single-Head 4K Transmitter (EMD4000T) and Receiver (EMD4000R)
1G 48-Port Network Switch (EMS1G-48)
10G 28-Port Network Switch (EMS10G-28)
100G 32-Port Network Switch (EMS100G-32)
SPECIFICATION COMPARISON CHART: TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS
NUMBER OF
VIDEO HEADS
USB PORTS
NETWORK
SERIAL
AUDIO
SFP
RESOLUTION
RECEIVERS
4K RECEIVER (EMD4000R)
(1) DISPLAYPORT
(4) USB TYPE A
(1) RJ-45
(1) DB9
(2) 3.5-MM
(2)
4096 x 2160
TRANSMITTERS
4K TRANSMITTER (EMD4000T)
(1) DISPLAYPORT
(1) USB TYPE B
(1) RJ-45
(1) DB9
(2) 3.5-MM
(2)
4096 x 2160
