A Rackmount KVM is a space saving economical solution that’s formed by the combination of a keyboard, mouse, LCD and a KVM Switch in a 1U format drawer. These devices do not require a separate video monitor and can be equipped with an 8, 16 or 32 port KVM switch. The other various options available include sunlight readable LCDs in 17”, 19” and 20”, short depth KVM drawers, and KVMs with a PS2 or a USB mouse. These devices fit into a 1U or 2U rack mountable space and connect with KVM cables.

Special features such as flip-up design, adjustable brackets, built in LCD OSD, high brightness and sunlight readability make the KVM Rack a much demanded device. Designed so as to maximize the rack mountable space, this piece of hardware has adjustable rack mounting brackets and slide rails which are fixed to prevent movement of the keyboard when in use. Supporting multiple platforms such as IBMs, Dells, HPs and SUNs, this device is available in models with KVM over IP , CAT5 , Touch screen video input and 12/24/48VDC power. Standard controls modes include hot key switching, front panel push buttons or auto scan. These units also offer complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneous boot up of all PCs. They also have all the necessary approvals from CE, FCC, VCCI, TAA and the RoHS, if required.

With a Rackmount KVM switch one can control up to 32 PCs (many more if cascading) with one keyboard, mouse and monitor. While the USB version enables a single user to control multiple USB Computers via a single USB keyboard, mouse & Monitor, the PS2 KVM Switch performs the same function via a PS2 Keyboard, mouse & monitor. Saving money, time, space, equipment and power, these devices offer an increased ROI.

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Long distance VGA video extension between source and display devices is made possible by using a VGA Extender.

The device consists of two units, a local transmitting unit and a remote receiving unit, each of which are placed at a distance away from each other and connected with Cat5 cables. There are other forms of video extenders available in the market and the major difference among them lies in the type of signals they transmit as well as by the means in which the remote and local unit are connected. Depending upon the former, they are classified as DVI extenders, HDMI Extenders, composite video or component video extenders. Using the latter category for classification separates these extenders into a wireless extender, a fiber optic extender or a VGA over CAT5 extender.

These extenders are preferred over using standard VGA cables for connection as the cat5 cables are less bulky as well as economical. Available in 1/2/4/8 and 16 ports, these devices are simple plug and play and do not require any additional software or drivers for operation. These units support multiple Continue reading »

Digital Signage technology is the most favored means of advertising as it transfers real time information to a target group of consumers. This information can be in the form of data, images, animations, videos or multimedia content.

Various types of display devices such as plasma TVs, LCD panels, video cubes, projectors and full matrix LED boards can be used for displaying content. The greatest advantage of this technology is the increased return on investment as it only involves a one-time cost as opposed to the static medium of advertising which has high costs associated with updating content. Due to this flexibility in updating content, this technology is also referred to as Dynamic Digital Signage Software Solution.

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A rugged industrial flat LCD monitor built as a panel, wall or rack mountable monitor for use in harsh and space constrained environments is known as a Rackmount monitor. Available as a 17″, 19” or 20” flat LCD display, these monitors support video connections such as VGA, DVI-D, Composite, S-Video, BNC, HDMI and Touch Screen (Resistive, Capacitive and Infrared).

Housed in a metal rack enclosure and protected by impact resistant glass, these LCD’s save space for a compact environment rack. Supporting resolutions which range from 1024×768 up to 1600×1200, the Rackmount LCD Sun unit supports the native SUN resolution. With 12V, 24V, and 48V DC power options, these units are compatible with HP, SUN, Dell, MAC’s, IBM and other systems. These units can be designed as 1RU, 6/7/8/9RU units. The 1U Rackmount monitor has a class A active TFT LCD panel.

Main components of the unit include an analog to digital signal converter board, panel button controls, on-screen display (OSD) and Standard D-sub 15-pin VGA input connectors. The best feature of this device is it’s flip up design and adjustable brackets. The OSD allows the administrators to monitor data even through glass doors that have been closed. Other popular options include: sunlight readability, shallow depth and touch screen which are Continue reading »