A single set of USB peripherals can be used to control and manage multiple USB computers with the help of a USB KVM Switch. Available in 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 port versions, this device is available in rack mountable and desktop versions. Commercial grade units can be daisy chained together to control a larger numbers of servers. Both versions can support high resolution video signals up to 1600 x 1200 and some units will also support the Native SUN resolution of 1152 x 900 with a bandwidth of 200MHz. While the 8, 16 and 32 port versions fit into a 1U form factor and can be used as a standalone device, they are also designed to be integrated into our 1U and 2U Rackmount USB KVM Drawer. Built to fit into a durable metal enclosure, this switch has many user friendly features.

The USB Switch is easy to install and operates on simple plug and play functionality. Continue reading »

Analog signals can be converted to digital and viewed on the latest plasma screens, LCD displays and other such devices with the help of a VGA to DVI-D conversion unit. Working on simple plug and play functionality, one needs to connect the VGA source to the input of the converter and the DVI display device to the output port. Once the unit is powered on, the input signals are scaled to the native resolution of the display. This is how the conversion from analog to digital takes place. The resultant images are high quality as this converter improves the brightness, contrast, and color dynamics. The resolutions supported range from UXGA (1600×1200), SXGA (1280×1024), XGA (1024×768), SVGA (800×600), to VGA (640×480).

While the input resolution is automatically detected, the output resolution and refresh rate can be selected through the On Screen Display menu and front panel push buttons on the VGA to DVI-D Converter. These converters follow easy installation procedures and do not require any additional software or device drivers for operation. The input connectors are VGA 15 Pin HD female while output connectors are DVI-D Single link or VGA 15 Pin HD female. Continue reading »

USB peripherals can be placed at a distance of 150 feet from the source using a USB Extender for connecting the devices. Consisting of a transmitter and a receiver, the former is connected to the input port on the extender and the latter to its output. Once the connections are secured using Category cables and the device is powered on, the unit is ready to operate. It follows plug and play functionality and simple installation procedures and does not require any external power adapters. Since the Cat5 cables are used for connecting the devices, extension is simple and economical. Compliant with USB 1.0 and 1.1 specifications, these devices are compatible with any USB device.

Three models, the Cat5 USB Booster, the fiber optic extender and the Wireless USB extender, are available in the market. Difference between them lies in the distance of extension as well as the mode of connection between the source and display units. While the Cat5 and the fiber optic extenders use wires for securing connections, the wireless device works on wireless 802.11 type connections. Continue reading »

One or more computers can be controlled with a single set of peripherals using an IP KVM Switch. However, the key feature of this device is that it bypasses the control limits of a typical switch by allowing users to remotely exercise control over IP with 128 bit browser based access. There is no need for a physical connection in the form of wires. This device gives the freedom to access the systems over a local area network or a wide area network from remote locations. Compatible with almost every operating system and network device in the office environment, these switches add a greater flexibility to the network by placing the systems where they are required and the peripherals where they are desired.

Available in 8, 16 or 32 ports, the KVM over IP device can also be cascaded or daisy chained together for connecting up to 128 servers. Continue reading »

Keeping in line with the emerging trends in technology, SmartVM is offering high performance Rackmount monitors, video switches and KVM drawers along with its existing products.

Cleveland, (Ohio) March 11th, 2011: SmartVM offers 1U Rackmount monitor which is just a rugged display normally used with an industrial computer. Used to display a video image from just about any video source, this device solves issue of limited component mounting space availability in a wide variety of computing system installations. Other models of Rack LCD units are also available in 6U, 7U, 8U , 9U, 10U variants  and variety of screen sizes such as 17”, 19”, 20 “and 22”. Supporting resolutions range from 1024×768 up to 1600×1200. The 1U LCD device is equipped with an analog and or digital signal converter board. It has ball bearing slides with a stopper and lock out rails to prevent movement of the keyboard. Continue reading »

Video from multiple sources can be switched and relayed to multiple displays using a Video Matrix Switch. Some models also have the option to route audio and are referred to as A/V switches. These switches tend to create a matrix like pattern of interconnection possibilities and hence get their name. Configurations can range from 2 inputs and 2 outputs to 32 inputs and 16 outputs. For even greater configurations, these devices can be cascaded or daisy chained together. These devices are classified depending upon the type of video inputs and outputs they support. Based on this, we have the VGA Video Matrix, VGA AV Matrix, DVI Matrix, HDMI Matrix, Component Matrix, Composite Video Matrix and the Cat5 Video Matrix Switcher.

Since this device buffers every output from every input, signal integrity is maintained and it appears as though each display is directly connected to the source. Switching between the video sources is simple and can be done via push buttons in front of the unit, by infra red remote control, RS232 or through TCP/IP. There are LEDs on the front panel which indicate the status of the selected device. A key feature of this device is the elimination of the need to disconnect and reconnect the cables thereby saving time and eliminating clutter associated with multiple cables. Requiring no additional software or drivers and operating on simple plug and play functionality, the Video Matrix Switcher is available in desktop or rack mountable versions. Continue reading »