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Active Optical Cables (AOC) for Video
Active Optical Cables (AOC) for Video
Professional A/V applications require solutions that can support the ever-increasing Ultra High Bandwidth video of today at the distances they need to reach, and at a price that won't break the bank. Black Box Active Optical Cables (AOCs) do just that, providing an all-in-one, easy-to-install, ultra-reliable solution for Pro AV installs in control rooms, digital signage, healthcare, and any other application where UHD video needs to go the distance.
• Does not compress or alter the video in any way
• No power supplies - installs in small and tight spaces
• Provides optimum video quality for precise visualization
• Customizable cable lengths cover exact distance requirements
• Eliminates signal delays transporting video signals in real-time with no change or color reduction from image
• Transports video signals over fiber, offering same interference immunity for optimum security
• Costs less compared to other AV extenders
Central Power Hub
Central Power Hub
The Central Power Hub provides up to eight or sixteen power outputs in one place. The power distribution units feature a single power supply with an optional secondary power supply to deliver full power redundancy. The Central Power Hub (CPH) supports 5VDC or 12VDC devices in a 1U chassis for convenient rack mounting. It provides power to grow your installation on demand.
The power output ports are lockable, preventing accidental disconnects. Each output is limited to 30 Watts at 12V.
Hot-swappable power modules convert the AC supply to DC voltage. Where redundancy is required, the Power Hub will equally balance a normal load between them. If one module stops operating, the Hub automatically transfers the full load to the remaining module.
Power integrity, safety, and management are at the heart of the Central Power Hub system. At startup, the CPH automatically checks the validity of the power modules. It then enables each power output in sequence so they are do not overload the modules by starting simultaneously. As the system provides steady power to your installation, protections are in place to ensure against excess demand by anyone connected device.
Control and monitor the Central Power Hub by an intuitive web interface. View temperature, fan speeds, and current measurements. Control each output individually.
NOTE: Compatible spare power supply - ACR1000-CPH-PS-R2.
Emerald® DESKVUE
Emerald® DESKVUE
DESKVUE is a completely new concept in KVM over IP that allows users to create a personalized workspace in which they can simultaneously monitor and interact with up to 16 systems — physical, virtual, and cloud-based — of their choice.
Make the most of your operators’ workspaces. DESKVUE increases broadcast operators’ situational awareness: users can access up to 16 systems with 4 monitors from their workspace in a remote location, for example, an OB van, or in a control room.
Ideal for control room environments, the Black Box receiver ensures instant, error-free switching between systems with a simple mouse click and enables free positioning of system windows across four 4K screens, including ultrawide curved monitors, while providing unique source information for each connected system.
Because the Emerald DESKVUE receiver does away with constant switching between systems, users no longer need to spend 40% to 50% of their time switching between systems and monitoring when tasks are complete or when a system requires interaction. With flexible, concurrent access to more than a dozen systems, all within view and easy reach, users maintain complete situational awareness that allows them to improve efficiency and productivity on a day-to-day basis and to take action instantly whenever needed.
Unlike solutions created out of complex and costly equipment integrations, DESKVUE is one small box that does it all, simply and securely over IP. Users tailor their workspace by connecting a single keyboard, mouse, USB 3/2 devices, audio, and up to four 4K monitors (one of the four monitors can be 5K). DESKVUE connects to physical systems via Emerald transmitters; virtual machines using RDP, PCoIP, PCoIP ultra, H.264/265 sources; and VNC.
· Handles resolutions up to 5120 x 1440 and supports curved monitors
· Users can customize the placement and size of individual screens to maximize work efficiency
· Integrates with Emerald Unified KVM and the Boxilla KVM manager for device configuration, monitoring, and authentication
· Connects to physical systems and virtual machines
· Eliminates the need for multiple systems or an expensive equipment integration
· Saves time, streamlines processes, and improves productivity
Emerald® PE Extender
Emerald® PE Extender
Emerald® PE provides users with a seamless desktop experience anywhere on a TCP/IP network while allowing the actual hardware to be stored in a corporate data center or in the cloud. This robust solution is easy to deploy on standard corporate networks and even across WANs. PE enables the same experience of a desktop PC even for media-rich applications, like video and photo editing.
Emerald PE supports multiple setups: It allows you to link transmitters and receivers in a point-to-point KVM extension over CATx up to 100 meters or even farther using an IP or WAN connection. Or connect multiple transmitters and receivers to an Emerald or IP switch to create a matrix switching setup.
Your Emerald KVM network may start small with a point-to-point extension, but it's infinitely scalable to meet your future needs just by adding endpoints, with no extra chassis or cards required. PE supports up to 32 endpoints with no additional KVM management appliance. For larger deployments, use Boxilla® to manage your enterprise KVM network centrally.
Headache-Free Migration and Scaling Emerald makes your migration painless, enabling you to scale access infinitely and gradually across buildings, campuses, and more using your existing network infrastructure.
Outstanding Video Quality Emerald PE supports pixel-perfect HD DVI or DisplayPort video with resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. This makes it an ideal solution for applications that require the highest video quality, like medical imaging and control rooms.
Virtualization Support Emerald PE simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers with high-performance connectivity to virtual machines, supporting VMware® and Microsoft® HyperV®, using RDP 8.1 and RemoteFX.
Simple System Management Manage bandwidth and user access, deploy new endpoints, update firmware, and more. Emerald PE can be managed via the receiver's OSD or the central KVM management platform Boxilla. Boxilla is a hardware-based management appliance that features a user-friendly, browser-based GUI.
Fail-Safe Operation Your 24/7 operation requires network resilience. Use the redundant network ports on the Emerald PE units to provide continuous, uninterrupted operation if one network experiences loss of service. Connect the endpoints through either two alternative direct links, a direct link and a network connection, or two independent networks.
Works Perfectly with Other KVM Systems Emerald works seamlessly with the rest of the Emerald product family and these popular Black Box KVM product families:
· DKM proprietary, direct-connect KVM system
· Freedom II Multi-Monitor Switch with Glide and Switch technology
· ControlBridge®, our system for one-touch, multisystem control
· Boxilla KVM Manager
Emerald PE Extenders Features
· Next-generation KVM extension and matrix switching simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers
· Pixel-perfect video
· Supports USB HID, transparent USB 2.0, and audio
· Manage bandwidth and user access, deploy new endpoints, update firmware, and more from the receiver’s OSD or Boxilla
· Compatible with existing KVM systems like DKM and Boxilla
Emerald® SE Extender
Emerald® SE Extender
High-Performance KVM Emerald SE provides users with a seamless desktop experience anywhere on a TCP/IP network while allowing the actual hardware to be housed in a corporate data center or in the cloud. The performance of Emerald SE allows easy deployment on standard corporate networks and even across WANs. The solution enables the same experience of a desktop PC even for media-rich applications, like video and photo editing.
Emerald SE supports DVI or DisplayPort video with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200, transparent USB 2.0, and analog audio. Link them in a point-to-point KVM extension over CATx up to 328 ft./100 m or even farther using an IP or WAN connection. Or connect multiple transmitters and receivers to an Emerald or IP switch to create a matrix switching setup.
Virtualization Support Emerald SE simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers with high-performance connectivity to virtual machines, supporting VMware®, Microsoft®; HyperV®, and Citrix®, using RDP 8.1/RemoteFX.
Limitless Scaling Your Emerald KVM network may start small, but is scalable to meet your future needs just by adding endpoints. Connect up to 32 endpoints; no additional KVM management appliance, cards, or chassis is required. For larger deployments, use our Boxilla KVM management solution.
A welcome addition to the Emerald product family, Emerald SE works seamlessly with the rest of the Emerald product family and these popular Black Box KVM product families:
· DKM proprietary, direct-connect KVM system
· Freedom II Multi-Monitor Switch with Glide-and-Switch technology
· ControlBridge®, our system for one-touch, multisystem control
· Boxilla KVM manager
Emerald SE Extenders Features
· Next-generation KVM extension and matrix switching simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers
· Visually lossless video
· Low IP bandwidth requirements of 120-Mb or less required for 1080p video
· Supports USB HID, transparent USB 2.0, and audio
Manage bandwidth and user access, deploy new endpoints, update firmware, and more from the receiver’s OSD
Freedom II Glide and Switch KM
Freedom II Glide and Switch KM
Are you looking to increase the productivity of your workplace? Do you have multiple computers that you need to switch between frequently? If so, the Multi-Monitor KVM Switch from Black Box is the perfect solution for you!
Freedom II simplifies USB and mouse access to multiple computers and allows you to switch between connected systems by simply moving the mouse cursor from screen to screen. With Freedom, you will have a streamlined workspace, improving desktop ergonomics and operator response time.
iCompel® Digital Signage
iCompel® Digital Signage
Your digital signage solution is only as useful as it is usable for your team. Work with our digital signage experts to design and configure the system that meets your communication, business, and team needs. Whether you’re looking to entertain with streaming live video, engage with touchscreens, alert with emergency notifications or inform with wayfinding, you can find the exact players, content management system, and accessories from the comprehensive iCompel® Digital Signage product portfolio.
iCompel® is the ideal digital signage solution for:
• Classrooms & hallways
• Quick-service restaurants
• Retail
• Doctors offices and hospitals
• Corporate office centers
KVX Series KVM Extenders
KVX Series KVM Extenders
The KVX KVM Extenders let you control a server, or computer over copper cable, or singlemode or multimode fiber optic cable.
You can use your existing keyboard, mouse, and monitor to access both the server room and your office computer, saving space and avoiding the need for a dedicated remote console. KVX is the perfect low-cost solution for transportation control centers, medical facilities, industrial warehouses, and extended workstations.
KVX Series Extenders also include local video allowing access to an additional monitor at the Transmitter side. This makes it perfect for any situation that requires monitoring of connected PCs.
KVX Series Extenders are TAA compliant and backed by free lifetime technical support.
KVX Series Extenders are an ideal fit for cost-conscious users in search of a feature-rich solution allowing them to operate servers or PCs from remote locations. Or, customers who require control of systems that are physically inaccessible, placed in secure locations, or in otherwise harsh environments. This can include command and control operations, server management, distribution monitoring, or utilities process control centers.
KVX KVM Extenders Features
· HDMI video resolution up to UHD 4K
· Remote access up to 30 kilometers
· HDMI video resolution up to 3840x2160 at 30Hz over fiber optic
· Transparent USB 2.0 extension supports HID devices, mass storage devices
· Supports RS-232 peripheral (serial) devices
· Bi-directional audio via speaker/mic connection
· Local video port loopback for monitoring on transmitter (TX) unit
· Supports EDID pass-through
MediaCento HDMI-over-IP
MediaCento HDMI-over-IP
MediaCento IPX is the perfect HDMI-over-IP distribution solution that enables you to transmit video over 1-Gbps Ethernet to a virtually unlimited number of screens as far as your local network reaches.
The MediaCento IPX IP-based audio/video distribution solution uses existing standards-based Ethernet technology and TCP/IP protocols to unicast HDMI HD/4K UHD video signals on your Gigabit Ethernet network. In a multicast configuration, one transmitter can drive multiple receivers with no extra network load. Transmitters and receivers install directly into your existing LAN infrastructure. There’s no need to configure any IP settings or run expensive dedicated links from a back room. Better yet, PoE power eliminates the need for external power supplies.
Use the standalone MediaCento IPX Controller with any network switch for full flexibility including dual network, matrix switching, and video wall support, up to 8 x 8 (64 screens).
Boxilla® KVM Manager
Boxilla® KVM Manager
Boxilla® is a KVM system management platform that can manage small, medium, and large installations that have thousands of endpoints. It provides a centralized, easy-to-use command center for full monitoring and control of your entire system, across the enterprise. Without leaving your seat, you can control user access, monitor device status, and address potential problems before they happen. Ensure security with authentication and access control. Manage your Emerald system via a security interface dashboard for reporting and real-time alerts.
Advantages for Your Network
· Offers easy-to-use centralized admin and control with simple configuration for large-scale deployments
· Provides enterprise management with enhanced authentication, access control, and accounting for secure communication
· Supports virtual desktops and physical PCs/servers, plus integration with virtualization management tools
· Includes advanced mode controls: private, shared, pre-emption, and auto-login
· Zones enable the administrator to set up unique zones (or groups) of connections and users so that a large system can be more easily managed
· Allows up to 100 management groups
· Supports time zone configurations
· Enables interoperability among all Emerald devices
· Supports Activate Directory integration
ControlBridge® Multisystem and Room Control
ControlBridge® Multisystem and Room Control
ControlBridge® is a multisystem control platform that allows you to control any KVM, AV or room control system via IP, serial, I/O or relais. The 7/12" tabletop panels provide an elegant one-touch solution for controlling Ethernet-enabled systems in master control rooms or post-production suites. Use the touch panel alone or with a ControlBridge hardware Processor to control devices with I/O interfaces. You can program the panel with the included ControlBridge Builder software or rely on Black Box's programming services.
· Control your AV, KVM, and room automation systems with 7”/12″ touch panels, desktop and wall panels, or your smart phone or other mobile device (iOS, Android, Windows).
· Provides bidirectional control of any IP enabled device.
· Active matrix touch-screen display offers resolutions of 1280 x 800 and 32-bit (True Color) images.
· Includes built-in microphone, speakers, and light and motion sensors.
· Set up through a standard web browser.
· A real-time clock enables scheduling applications.
· Access and control equipment a number of ways: via an Ethernet connection, an IR remote, a bidirectional RS-232 serial channels, digital I/O, and a relay connection.
Emerald® KVM over IP Solution
Emerald® KVM over IP Solution
The award-winning Black Box Emerald® KVM-over-IP platform serves as an infinitely scalable universal access system, giving users the flexibility to connect to both physical and virtual machines, along with anywhere, anytime IP access over an existing IP-network, WAN, or even the Internet. Advanced security and a market-leading tiny bandwidth consumption allow new ways to configure user access to local and distributed remote systems. Interoperability between 4K and HD video, and one-touch control room setups, combined with a high degree of automation through Emerald's APIs, gives users valuable flexibility and ease of use. Emerald manages signals and format types to deliver content with an innovative look and feel, preserving the existing IT equipment while controlling and monitoring through Boxilla’s intuitive and appealing KVM management dashboard.
Futureproof, scalable Emerald solutions help you build resilient networks with remote access to physical and virtual machines. Using extremely low bandwidth, Emerald delivers secure, pixel-perfect HD and 4K video. True USB emulation means its compatible with your USB devices, and a software-only KVM receiver enables access from your laptop. A Boxilla dashboard provides comprehensive management.
MCX AV over IP Distribution and Control
MCX AV over IP Distribution and Control
MCX is a next-generation 4K60 AV-over-IP distribution solution that enables latency-free extension and matrix switching of video, audio, RS-232, and USB 2.0 signals. MCX features built-in video wall management and is TAA-compliant.
MCX allows AV and data payloads to exist on the same IT network and reduces network management time and costs.
The encoders/decoders are ideal for point-to-point secure video conferencing, multi-monitor broadcasts, distributed video matrix or video wall systems, and remote KVM system control.
Easy Setup – Easy Management
Connect each encoder to an AV source (e.g. computer, content player) and connect it to a managed 10-GbE network switch. Connect a decoder to each screen you want to display the content on and connect it to the same switch. Manage your MCX system through the user-friendly MCX Gen2 Network Manager that helps you to configure your system and even build and manage a video wall.
Uncompressed 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 Video
MCX delivers the video quality high-end AV applications require to display eye-catching content: It extends uncompressed 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 video to an unlimited number of displays without sacrificing latency, video quality or bandwidth. Even better, it supports up to 10-bit HDR using Software-Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) – the latest software-based AV-over-IP platform for extension and control of AV systems on Ethernet or fiber networks.
Create Ergonomic Workflows for Operators
This video extension system is easy to install and use on a modern network. The units’ front-panel configuration buttons and On-Screen Display (OSD) streamline daily workflows.
Choose Copper or Fiber Versions to Suit Your Application
The encoders/decoders are designed for high-quality, IP routable, AV extension with minimum latency. Fiber and copper versions are available to accommodate for your preferred network infrastructure.
Zero Latency
This robust video distribution system's data transfer delay is virtually undistinguishable; the glass-to-glass encoding and decoding happens in real-time (0.03 milliseconds). This means you never deal with annoying lag or video delay.
HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort Encoding and Decoding
You can connect every essential device to your MCX Gen2 through its variety of ports. Multiple control and data signals may also be transmitted along with the audio and video, including IR and RS-232.
3-Port USB with USB-C Connectivity
The integrated USB hub of each decoder (receiver) can be configured to be in ‘USB Host’ or ‘Device Mode’ and can function as a simple point to point AV/KVM extension, freely routed between any two endpoints, or it can be configured into a special “Simultaneous” mode, allowing up to 7 ‘Host Mode’ units to extend their USB ports to a single ‘Device Mode’ unit. This type of USB AV/KVM routing flexibility enables a wide range of multi-user, control room, or on-demand installation scenarios.
Additional Video Out
The system can show the input source on a separate monitor. For example, in a live event, the user can view the source and sample that video on a loop, then pass it down to the network to compare latency.
Works with MCX Gen2 Controller
Combined with the optional MCX Gen2 Controller or control software, the functionality of the encoders/decoders expands exponentially. Multiple encoders/decoders may be combined with one or more 10-Gigabit fiber Ethernet switches and the units can be used together to form a distributed video matrix, a multi-viewer system, or a video wall system adding to their flexibility in large event installations.
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