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HIGH-PERFORMANCE KVM FOR CREATIVE AND PRODUCTION TEAMS

UNIFIED KVM: HD, 4K OR BOTH

EMERALD

Emerald is the first KVM platform to support 4K video at 60 Hz
over standard IP network switches and connections. Even if
you’re not quite ready for 4K, you’re still ready for Emerald.
Start with HD and add 4K at your own pace. Deploy a KVM
matrix switching system, and support both physical and
virtualservers. Your Emerald KVM network can start small,
but it’s infinitely scalable just by adding endpoints with no
additional chassis or cards needed. Because the Emerald KVM
platform is flexible, you’ll never have to worry about being
locked into HD, 4K or anything that comes after that.

While Emerald is a one-of-a-kind solution that opens up the
revolutionary new world of Unified KVM, the platform builds
upon time-tested KVM technology evolved by Black Box since
the early 1990s. Emerald works flawlessly with many popular
Black Box product families, including: the DKM proprietary
direct-connect KVM system; the Freedom II KM Switch for
easy switching just by moving a mouse between screens;
the ControlBridge™ system for one-touch, multisystem
control; and the award-winning Boxilla™ KVM Manager.

• HD and 4K video transmission over standard IP network
infrastructure
• True USB emulation supporting:
– Wacom® Tablets
– High-Speed USB 2.0 Devices
• Unlimited scalability of endpoints
– Non-blocking
– Highly configurable
– No distance limitations
• Pixel-perfect image transmission with every pixel–60 f with
10-bit color depth
• Simplified access to both physical and virtual servers
• Supports VMware® Microsoft® and Citrix™, using
RDP, RemoteFX and PCoIP
• Supports WAN access so users can work anywhere
with access to everything
• Resilient system designed with 24/7/365 critical applications
in mind
• Configurable with redundant paths and server endpoint
for fail-safe backup
• Flexible, USB-powered KVM solution for agile remote
desktop connectivity consuming zero rack space with
Emerald ZeroU Transmitter

DIGITAL KVM MATRIX SWITCH

DKM

IP-based systems offer even more flexibility in terms of system
architecture. There is no theoretical limit to the number of end
points that can be added to an IP-based KVM system. The only
practical limitation is the bandwidth of the user-supplied network
that supports the system. IP-based systems are considered the
best choice for very large systems, although it is recommended
to examine the load that the KVM system may impose upon
the network, and consider dedicated network infrastructure for
the KVM system to ensure performance.Black Box Agility is a
scalable system for sending KVM, audio, and serial signals to
user stations or video monitors as far as your Ethernet network
goes. The flexible topology of Agility gives you extension option
applications beyond traditional keyboard-video-mouse. Get KVM
switching, server sharing, video extension with full HD 60 fps,
and multi-casting.

• Support widest range of video and peripherals
• Up to UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz) and DCI (4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz)
• USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 at full data rates
• Digital and analog audio and serial control
• Baseband SDI and HDMI support
• Central matrix system
– Scalable from 8 to 576 ports
– Fixed and modular chassis
– Interconnect for larger systems

IP-BASED KVM

AGILITY

• Scalable system that will grow with your network as needed.
• Flexible topology for HD video, audio, USB, and KVM
extension and switching.
• No-loss compression minimizes bandwidth use while
maximizing the user experience.
• Configure your network to suit your needs: point-to-point
extension, KVM switching, single-target sharing, or
multicasting.
• Features keyboard/mouse emulation and virtual transparency
for other standard human interface devices (HIDs), such as
touchscreens or flash drives.

BOXILLA KVM MANAGEMENT

Your Boxilla command center dashboard gives you an instant
snapshot of your KVM network. It shows you what users and
devices are active and how much bandwidth different devices
are using so you can see how your KVM system is performing
in real time at any given moment. Drill-down menus let you dig
deeper for more in-depth analysis. Boxilla also allows you to
chart key performance parameters such as bandwidth, frame
rate, user changes, and power.

• Ease of Use: Intuitive centralized admin and control with simple
configuration and management.
• Scalability - Supports an unlimited number of users and devices
across your KVM systems, including virtual desktops and
physical PC/servers.
• Security - Enterprise management with enhanced authentication,
access control, and accounting for secure communications;
security interface dashboard provides real-time alerts and alarms.
• Performance - Chart key performance parameters such as
bandwidth, frame rate, user changes and power usage;
advanced mode controls include private, shared, pre-emption,
and auto log-in.

BLACK BOX CASE STUDY

WWE ENHANCES PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY
WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE KVM

In 2016, WWE considered a new KVM system that could
accommodate their production load. The facility was
limited to 64 ports with unreliable line ties that often
caused system breakdowns. The analog VGA system
also did not travel long distances well, and suffered from
low video quality and limited overall resolution. The
production team’s graphics system was also on aseparate
matrix, making it difficult to get from one system
to another. The WWE required a setup that would enable
control-room producers to seamlessly use multiple
screens at high resolutions.

“From the start, Black Box helped us put together a good
list for what would be needed for each station,”said WWE
Director of Broadcast Engineering Jasper Veldhuis.
“They put together a configuration template with the
different extenders and connections that we would need
for each device and were even able to help us with some
of the design.”

Following the initial agreement, the WWE also asked
Black Box to support their need for an additional control
room. Black Box was able to surpass the customer’s
expectations thanks to theirbroad product lines.
“With Black Box, you can basically get anything you need,”
Veldhuis said.

In a three-month build out, Black Box revamped
the WWE’s system by installing a 288-port switch
populated with 246 TXs and RXs. They also installed
a 48-port switch populated with 36 TXs and RXS,
which was used for their extra control room.
The overall system was designed to allow the WWE
to upgrade to a 576-port switch if needed. Black Box
Cat 6 cablinand connectors were also used, delivering
a product continuity that appealed to the customer.

“The system has made the most improvement
in our workflow within our production control
rooms, ” he said. “It has enabled extreme flexibility
for production to work where they want. If
someone from production wants graphics in the
back row or the front row, both are possible.
If they want graphics in another room, that’s also
possible. He added, “The quality of the video, and
zero latency for video and control, is equal to
connecting directly to the computer. This allows
access to all systems in a transparent way for users.
Having access to hundreds of computers from one
one user station withmultiple displays is life
changing.”

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