ServSwitch™ Agility

ServSwitch™ Agility DVI, USB and Audio over IP Extenders enable you to do more and go farther with perfect digital video over nearly unlimited distances. Standard CATx cabling delivers IP traffic up to 100-m. For longer distances, add a network switch for an additional 100-m as many times as you want.

The flexible topology of the Agility gives you extension option applications that are brand new for KVM extenders. The Agility can be a KVM switch, a sharing portal, a DVI extender and much, much more — it's up to you and how you decide to configure it.

Point-to-Point
In the most straightforward configuration, use the Agility as a point-to-point KVM extender. Use CAT6 cable to connect a transmitter and a receiver to deliver perfect DVI, audio and USB. If you need cable runs longer than 100-m, add another network switch every 100-m. You can configure this setup to go to multiple screens at one time or add new units for additional functionality.

Switching network
Turn your network into a KVM switch with the Agility. When you change channels on the receiver unit, you switch DVI, audio and USB while the transmitters not in use continue to emulate the previously attached devices. Create a KVM switch with as many users as you want — just keep adding receivers. With mixed channels, combine video, audio and USB devices from different destinations.

Single-target sharing
In this configuration, multiple users can share a single remote computer. Users can connect in three ways. View-only shows only the video feed. In Share Mode, an open connection is available for all users to use the connected devices at the same time. In Exclusive mode, one user locks out the other users, preventing them from viewing or sharing the connection, with the exception of network administrators.

Multicasting
This unique feature enables the Agility to multicast video and audio over an IP network to several receiving units. To prevent saturating the network, when, for example, a receiver isn't set up to explicitly receive a multicast, an installed network switch should feature Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping. This prevents an IP switch from passing on multicast data onto every port, even if it's not part of the Agility system. IGMP snooping reduces the amount of traffic generated by Agility transmitter units that are configured for multicast operations, and prevent performance degradation and wasted network bandwidth.

With the Agilityand a network switch that includes IGMP snooping, multicast content to as many receivers as you want with no distance limits (depending on the network). This is an ideal configuration for digital signage applications.

Management system: iPATH™
The ServSwitch™ Agility Controller Unit offers a management suite enabling you to remotely and securely configure all the transmitter and receiver units. Define new content channels, restrict and enable access privileges, push control, disable specific USB device classes and so on.

The iPATH™ system is a single box that plugs right into your network. Once plugged in, system administrators can begin configuring devices, users and channels. The iPATH™ interface features a useful on-screen dashboard that gives you a current overview of the system. It is continually refreshed so you always have the most up-to-date system information.

Hardware compatibility — All computers with DVI (digital only), USB, audio
Network switches: Support for IGMP
Connectors — ACR1000A-T: Video: (1) DVI-D F;
Audio: (2) 3.5-mm audio F, input and output;
USB peripherals: (1) USB Type B F;
Serial: (1) RS-232 DB9 M AUX port;
Power: (1) 2.5-mm DC jack;
Network: (1) RJ-45, 1 Gig Network (CAT6 recommended)
ACR1000A-R
Video: (1) DVI-D F;
Audio: (2) 3.5-mm audio F, Line In/Mic In and Line Out;
USB Peripherals: (4) USB Type A F;
Serial: (1) RS-232 DB9 M AUX port;
Power: (1) 2.5-mm DC jack;
Network: (1) RJ-45, 1 Gig Network (CAT6 recommended)
Dimensions — Per unit: 4.4H x 20.1W x 12.2D cm
Weight — Per unit: 0.75 kg

ACR1000A:
(1) ServSwitch Agility Transmitter
(1) ServSwitch Agility Receiver
(2) Power adapters (one for each of the components)
(2) 1.8m power cords
(1) 1.6m. combined DVI-D and USB cable
(2) 3m 3.5mm audio cables
(1) 2m serial null-modem cable F/F (upgrade cable)
(8) Self-adhesive rubber feet
(1) User manual

ACR1000A-T:
(1) ServSwitch Agility Transmitter
(1) Power adapter
(1) 1.8m power cord
(1) 1.6m combined DVI-D and USB cable
(2) 3m 3.5mm audio cables
(1) 2m serial null-modem cable F/F (upgrade cable)
(4) Self-adhesive rubber feet
(1) User manual

ACR1000A-R:
(1) ServSwitch Agility Receiver
(1) Power adapter
(1) 1.8m power cord
(4) self-adhesive rubber feet
(1) User manual