A keyboard, mouse and monitor combined with a KVM switch in a 1U drawer are referred to as a Rackmount KVM Console. A space saving and cost effective solution, this device saves space in the compact environment rack. Available in many models such as PS2 monitor keyboard drawer; Sun Rackmount LCD monitor keyboard drawer, composite video KVM Drawer, KVM Drawer with DVI video, sunlight readable LCD KVM Drawer, KVM Drawer with IP KVM switch, KVM Drawer short / shallow depth, USB KVM drawer, Rackmount keyboard monitor with built in KVM switch, dual slide KVM drawer, Rackmount keyboard, and ANSI / Console Terminal monitor keyboard Drawer. All these models fit into a 1U or 2U rack mountable space and connect with KVM cables.
An industrial grade cost and space saving LCD monitor which is a solution to space constrained server racks is known as a Rackmount LCD monitor. Housed in a metal casing, this device is available in sizes such as 15”, 17”, 19” and 20”. Depending upon the size of the rack, these devices can be 1U, 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U or 10U. Classification is also done on the basis of type of video supported or on the features of the device. While the former categorizes them in VGA, DVI, HDMI, S-Video, Composite RCA and Composite BNC, the latter separates them into Sunlight readable LCD, Short or shallow depth LCD, Quad screen LCD etc. While the short depth LCD is for smaller than normal depth server rack environments, the Sunlight readable LCD is for ambient lighting conditions.
A space saving solution for compact server rooms, the Rackmount LCD KVM is a combination of a keyboard, LCD and mouse integrated into a drawer. These drawers can be 1U or 2U depending upon the size of the rack. Classified on the basis of the type of video supported, these drawers are categorized as VGA, DVI, HDMI, Composite RCA or BNC and S-Video. They can also be classified on the basis of features into sunlight readable KVMs, short depth model, SUN KVM and Dual slide KVMs. While the Sunlight KVM drawers are used in high brightness environments, the short depth model is used in server rooms where rack depth is shallow. The SUN KVM is designed specially to work with SUN servers and the Dual slide KVM has two separate slides; one housing the keyboard / mouse and the other housing the LCD.
A Rackmount monitor is a cost effective and space saving solution for server racks. This unit is housed in a sturdy metal enclosure with an industrial grade Samsung LCD. It is used to manage data in various environments. These Rack LCD units support various types of video inputs such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, S-Video, Composite RCA and Composite BNC. The available sizes range from 1U, 2U, 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U or 10U frame depending on the size of the rack LCD display needed. Screen sizes vary from 17” to 22”. These LCD models are also classified on the basis of their features. We also offer short depth or shallow depth Rack LCD units that can be used in a non-standard server racks. The Sunlight readable LCD is used in high brightness environments such as kiosks. The SUN LCD unit supports the native sun resolution whereas the Quad Screen Rackmount LCD device allows viewing and monitoring of video signals from four different computers simultaneously on one single screen. 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 »
A Rackmount Keyboard drawer allows rack mounted storage space for compact keyboards. A rack-mountable, sliding tray designed for holding the keyboard in a ready-to-use position in your rack, these drawers are equipped with a sturdy locking drawer. The front panel contains a built in handle and retainers so that the drawer can be secured in the rack when it is not in use. There is a two inch wide palm rest so that keyboards may be comfortably used. These drawers also have attached ball-bearing slides which give stability when in use. Rear mounted cable carriers keep cables from obstructing the movement of drawers. These drawers with keyboards are a cost effective way to manage servers in the server racks while minimizing rack space used.
Apart from the keyboard drawers, other models include the Continue reading »
