The award winning Emerald™ 4K KVM over IP is a Unified KVM converged system that delivers pixel-perfect HD or 4K video over an IP network. It allows reliable extension and switching of video (DisplayPort or DVI), transparent USB 2.0, bi-directional analogue audio and serial signals across any combination and number of physical and virtual desktops and servers. Easily access both physical and virtual servers— with virtual machine support for VMware®, Microsoft® and Citrix®, using PCoIP, RemoteFX and RDP 8.1. With more capabilities than other KVM solutions currently on the market, Emerald™ delivers superior value, lowering your costs of ownership and saving your IT investments.
Start with HD and add 4K at your own pace. Scale a small point-to-point extension up to an enterprise KVM matrix of unlimited endpoints by adding additional receivers/transmitters. Choose between a proprietary Emerald™ KVM matrix switch or an IP switch – or combine both.
Designed with 24/7/365 critical applications in mind, Emerald™ 4K is configurable with redundant network paths via SFP+ ports (fibre or copper) for fail-safe operation. Supports complete switchover to a backup control room location.
True USB emulation, supporting USB HID devices, X-Keys, USB push buttons, Wacom® tablets, USB mass storage and other high-speed USB 2.0 devices.
Enable multiple users to access any number of physical and virtual servers and desktops. Support for VMware®, Microsoft® and Citrix®, using RDP 8.1, RemoteFX and PCoIP.
Extend and switch HD and 4K video. Adjust compression in five steps up to pixel-perfect image transmission — every pixel visualised at 60 fps with 10-bit colour depth.
Application diagram: Emerald™ IP-based KVM matrix switching application.
Application diagram: Emerald™ KVM matrix connecting a control room and a backup site.
Application diagram: Emerald™ KVM transmitters and receivers providing redundant network paths in case of failure.
Application diagram: Remote, high-speed access to virtual machines, supporting Vmware®, Microsoft® and Citrix®.
4K60 10 bit colour KVM over IP transmitters, DisplayPort 1.2, 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45, 2x SFP+, analogue audio in/out.
HD KVM over IP transmitters, 1x (single head) or 2x (dual-head) DVI, 4xUSB 2.0, 1xRJ45, analog audio in/out.
4K60 KVM extension kit (receiver and transmitter), including 2x SFP+ modules, 850nm Multimode fibre up to 300m.
Little bigger than your smartphone, these transmitters consume zero rack space and can be powered over USB. They support up to 1920x1200 resolutions (DVI), USB HID and audio.
Depending on the number of endpoints connected and the video resolution required, you can choose between a variety of different IP Network Switches supporting 1/10/100 Gbit from 12/28/32/48 ports.
Emerald™ supports both CATx copper and fibre connections from SFP/SFP+ slots. Choose your SFP module(s) based on the required transmission bandwidth.
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.
Boxilla™ Centralised KVM & AV Manager allows local or global centralised management of KVM networks. Monitor network traffic, add or remove resourcs and users, and prevent unauthorised network access through intrusion detection.
This 4 or 8 port USB KM Switch allows switching between up to 8 connected PCs by just moving your mouse from one screen to another. Compatible with all Emerald™ products.
Versatile touch-based multisystem room control processor. ControlBridge allows control room operators to switch between sources or whole room setups.