KVM Switchboxes

Give multiple users fast, reliable access to high-quality, real-time digital video - plus a whole host of peripherals across the enterprise - with the top-of-the-line DKM FX HD Video and Peripheral Matrix Switch system.

This chassis-based, modular crosspoint switching system enables you and others to switch and extend HD video, audio, and serial data over extremely long distances. Use it in any application where many users have to interface with CPUs and other high-end AV equipment supporting high-quality video. Plus, it works as a video matrix switch.

Using non-blocking switch technology, the DKM FX processes and routes DVI single-link resolutions, including Full HD 1080p, with little or no delay of video - even at screens far away from the switching chassis itself. The DKM FX also supports Display Port video signals up to 4K60.

What's more, it not only supports DVI-D digital video, but also VGA video and connections to a wide array of peripherals, including USB HID, USB 2.0, RS232, and IR devices, Wacom® tablets, and even legacy PS/2 keyboards and mice.

It's especially ideal for enterprise networks and mission-critical control/command rooms, as well as video production or broadcasting applications where HD video is everything. Many users can connect their KVM consoles to various multimedia sources (computers, CPUs, servers, etc.), either locally or in a distant room or office via the switch.

And it's very flexible. The DKM FX HD Video and Peripheral Matrix Switch enables you to configure HD KVM switching and DVI routing exactly as you require. Mix and match fiber and CATx ports through cards and SFPs plugged into its slots.

With the switch, you get a controller card, which has USB keyboard/mouse and HDMI monitor connectors for local KVM administration; a dual RJ-45 port for interfacing up with your network and a client machine that has the DKM FX Java tool installed; and a serial port for control via an external RS232 device; and an SDI gunlock interface. Because the card has a built-in CPU, you can control all functions from any console without the need for an external CPU or media controller.

OS platform independent, the switch and its controller card can be accessed by Windows®, Linux®, and/or Mac OS® users.

Versatile Switching Capabilities

Switching can be performed using an on-screen display (OSD), keyboard commands, or through a local serial console connection at the rack. You can also switch from a remote site via a DKM or DKM FX extender. Or control it via a Creston® or AMX® keypad controller plugged into the extender. No matter the route, KVM switching can be shared with any other KVM user, connected directly or connected remotely through a ServSwitch DKM Extender.

Switches within Milliseconds

Users can switch seamlessly and almost instantaneously from the ServSwitch DKM FX Matrix KVM Switch. It takes just milliseconds for this to happen (similar IP-based types of solutions can take as long as 15 seconds to perform this action).

Reduces Downtime

Modular in design, the ServSwitch DKM FX enables you to change peripheral and CPU connections on the fly and ensure zero downtime. Add or remove cards and SFPs in the slots and reroute inputs and outputs while the DKM FX HD Video and Peripheral Matrix Switch system's up and running.

Designed for Easy Expansion

Add connections and change inputs/outputs as your enterprise needs evolve. When a department purchases new hardware, just slide a new interface card into the chassis. You can also cascade multiple switch chassis if you exceed the number of available ports.

Quick Facts

• A Scalable, Highly Reliable HD video and peripheral matrix switching and DVI routing system.
• Very flexible. Any port can be an input or an output.
• Holds 36 modular cards for up to 288 I/O ports.
• Supports high-quality, full-frame DVI-D video.

• Terabit-speed switching backplane.
• Nearly instantaneous video switching. Virtually no delay or blanking.
• Full HD compatible. Boasts digital resolutions up to 2560 x 1600.
• Various interface cards available (USB HID/2.0, RS-232, and others).
• Can be used with remote DKM and DKM FX Extenders for extra-long links.
• Modular, no fixed ports. Moves, adds, and changes are quick and easy.
• Choose from CATx and single-mode fiber SFP modular card interfaces. Single-mode fiber interfaces will also work over multimode fiber.
• Enables mixing of media on inputs/outputs-CATx in and fiber out, or vice versa.
• Supports rich, digital audio for a full multimedia experience.
• Includes a control card. Manage via KVM, network, or serial console.
• Rackmountable 13U-high chassis.

The DKM Compact II KVM Matrix Switches come in sizes of 1, 2, and 4 RU. With their capability to facilitate 1G and 3G technology within a single frame, they support modern applications with a mix of HD and 4K video resolutions in a very economical way. Their custom-design chassis allows for future field upgradability, so you can scale your system from 40 ports to 80 ports or even up to 160 ports to meet your business needs.

Extend Signals up to 140 Meters over CATx
These DKM Switches enable you to extend KVM signals up to 140 meters (459 feet) over standard CATx cable. If you're using CATx 3G, you can extend signals up to 100 meters (328 feet).

Grid Connectivity
With a 10G grid option, you can link multiple DKM Compact II KVM Switches together to create a bigger system. This functionality allows you to build a homogeneous large matrix grid for your enterprise.

Setup Is Simple
Just connect extender units to the chassis, and the internal application control software will recognize and auto-configure the port as a transmitter or receiver device. This technology saves a ton of time for system installers, who normally have to preconfigure ports to specific I/O requirements.

Switch between Sources Instantly
The DKM system supports instant switching technology. Switching between sources is glitch-free and instantaneous to reduce eye strain and annoying video tearing common in lesser solutions.

Where centralized switching of KVM is necessary, DKM is the perfect KVM solution. It is especially suited for factory floor automation control systems, traffic control, and command and control environments.

Compatible with All DKM Solutions
DKM Compact II KVM Matrix Switches are compatible with all current and future DKM extenders. Just make sure to use the correct link speed, interface, codec version, and firmware.

Use DKM Modular or preconfigured Extenders and Extender Kits to connect DKM Compact II Switches with computers (connect to transmitter units) and users (connect to receiver units):

Works with:
Preconfigured DKM DVI and USB Extenders
Preconfigured DKM Compact Extender Kits
DKM Modular Extender Chassis and I/O Cards

DKM Compact II Switches are also fully compatible with DKM FX Enterprise KVM Matrix Switches (latest firmware update required).

• The DKM Matrix switch enables switching between computers and remote consoles.
• The DKM Compact switch is available in CATx and Fiber and in port sizes of 8, 16, 32, 48, 64 and 80.
• The DKM 64 and 80 port switches offer hybrid interfaces that support both CATx and Fiber.
• CATx endpoints can be extended up to 400 feet (122 m) and Fiber endpoints can be extended up to 6.2 miles (10 km).
• Each port on the DKM is agnostic and can support a transmitter or receiver.
• The DKM features instantaneous switching between sources using the same video resolution.
• Users can interact with this KVM switch via hotkeys, OSD, eternal Java Utility, or an API interface.
• The DKM can easily be cascaded to support future expansion in the event that every port is in use.
• The DKM solution features transmitter and receiver endpoint options that can support DisplayPort, DVI-D, DVI-I, HDMI, VGA, USB HID, USB 2.0, Analog Audio, Digital Audio, RS232, and RS422.
• Black Box can also help you support legacy interfaces such as Component, Composite, S-Video, RGB Video, even with PS/2 keyboards and mice.
• The DKM transmitters and receivers support CATx or single-mode or Multi-mode Fiber which interfaces with the DKM FX KVM Switch.