The ADDERView CATx 1000 is a high density, small form factor KVM switch that provides local and remote access for a user who wishes to control up to 16 multi-platform servers using neat and convenient CATx cables.
The CATx 1000 combines USB console support with a full KVM feature set to create a truly modern KVM switching solution that provides high quality video and CD quality audio. Highly flexible connectivity options make the ADDERView the ideal solution for a wide range of server room, desktop and other demanding applications.
USB keyboard and mouse control
Any USB style keyboard and mouse (PC, Mac or Sun) can be used to control the ADDERView CATx 1000 switch. Full keyboard re-mapping is supported to ensure seemless cross platform functionality
Faultless video quality
The ADDERView CATx series provides exceptionally high video performance to local and remote users alike, supporting up to 1920 x 1200 resolutions with DDC emulation which is further enhanced by DC balancing to ensure full and true colour
True multi-platform support
The ADDERView CATx 1000 supports any computer platforms with PS/2, USB and Sun keyboard and mouse interfaces. Country code reporting, DDC and continuous keyboard and mouse emulation ensure faultless operation
Easy cascade
Expand simply by using just CATx cable to link units. The ADDERView automatically detects cascade connections to support up to 256 computers
Optional CD quality audio
ADDERView CATx 1000 switches support CD quality 44.1kHz digital stereo audio when optional audio enabled CAM modules are used
Options port
Integration with RS232 controlled power switches to provide a complete hard reboot function
Flash upgrade
Sync with other CATx 1000 switches for multi-video applications
Upload/download CATx 1000 user and host information
Remote control
Integrated CATx extender
The ADDERView CATx 1000 can be controlled by a user from up to 300m away over CATx cable using an ADDERLink X200 or X100 receiver and the integrated CATx extender
Computer Access Modules
Flash upgradeable CAMs are available for PS/2, USB and Sun keyboard and mouse support with optional audio
Standard Transmission Distance
KVM communication from switch to target devices (e.g. Servers) up to 100 feet (30.5m) at 1280×1024 or 33 feet (10m) at a full resolution of 1920×1200
Rack mount / rack drawers
One or two CATx 1000 switches can be mounted in 1U of rack height giving a maximum of 32 ports per U. The small size also makes the units ideal for mounting behind KVM rack drawers
User access control
Up to 16 different user profiles can be created and access rights for each user can be defined
Embedded KVM option
CATx 1000 technology is available in for embedding within other equipment such as rack drawers and industrial equipment
Hardware compatibility
Supports PC, RS/6000, Alpha, SGI, Sun and Apple with USB / PS/2 / Sun style keyboard and mouse and VGA video interfaces
Software compatibility
Operates with all known software and operating systems including Windows (all), DOS, Linux, Unix, BSD, all Sun OS, all Mac OS, NetWare etc.
Computer connections at switch
RJ45
Computer connections at computer
Video: HDD15, Keyboard/Mouse: choice of USB, PS/2 and Sun MiniDin8
Audio (optional): 3.5mm stereo jack
Local KVM console connection
Video: HDD15, Keyboard/Mouse: USB type A, Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Physical design
1U high 198mm / 7.92″(w), 44mm / 1.76″(h), 120mm / 4.8″(d), 750g / 1.65 lbs. 1 per 1U or 2 per 1U rack mount kits available
Power connection
2.5mm DC jack, power adapter included
Other connectors
Remote KVM console: RJ45, Options (flash upgrade, sync with other CATx1000 and RS232 triggered power switches): DB9 female
Power
100-240VAC 50/60Hz input to power adapter, 5VDC 2A output from power adapter
Operating temperature
0 – 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
Approvals
CE, FCC