4Site - Multiviewer KVM Switch

KVM Switching and Image Processing
The ServSwitch 4site combines classic KVM switching with image processing. Like a classic ServSwitch, the 4site can share a single monitor, keyboard and mouse with up to four servers or workstations in Full-Screen Mode. Each of the input ports can be DVI-D or VGA with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200. Keyboard and mouse interfaces should be PS/2 or USB. The console port can be set to output an analogue VGA or digital DVI video signal. Keyboard and mouse is USB only.

However, it's the video conversion options that make this ServSwitch outstanding: every single input video signal is not only converted, but it's grabbed, processed and output in real-time! Plus, there are three additional operating modes: Dual, Quad and Picture-in-Picture.

Dual and Quad Mode
In Dual or Quad Mode, the output video signal receives two respectively all four incoming video signals. These display as two respectively four tiles of equal size (scaled), and you still have full keyboard and mouse control of the selected server. Intuitive hotkey or hotmouse switching allows toggling keyboard/mouse control between the tiles (servers). A simple hotkey takes you back into non-scaled full-screen operation in case of an emergency on one the selected servers.

Picture-in-Picture Mode (PiP)
Similar to Quad Mode, PiP Mode combines more than one video signal and outputs them to a single screen. PiP Mode differs from Quad Mode in that a single main image displays in full output resolution and up to three of the other video signals are displayed on the right- hand side of the main picture. The size of these images can be scaled to a specific, configurable size. Again, intuitive hotkey or hotmouse switching swaps the main screen with one of the PiP images and gives you full keyboard and mouse control.

Applications
The ServSwitch 4site's features allow it to be used in a variety of environments and for many different purposes. Programmers may prefer to have a single screen on their desks but still have control over other processes, such as compilers running in the background on a second, third or fourth workstation. In NOCs or other Control Room environments, multiple sources can be monitored and operated from a single screen. Especially when being used on top of a large-scale multi user KVM switching system like ServSwitch Octet™, the KVM signals of up to 4 user stations can be used to feed into the ServSwitch 4site.

KVM extension then can be used to carry these four KVM signals at once over a single CATx or fibre cable in real-time. Even over IP, up to four signals can be routed or extended to a remote viewer for greater control.

Return on Investment
Using the ServSwitch 4site reduces the need for multiple high-end monitors without losing control or missing information of unselected keyboard/mouse servers. When used with KVM extenders, multiple signals are sent across a single link. This reduces costs on infrastructure and extender products.

Resolution — In & Out: 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Distance — Maximum: 5m to Keyboard/Mouse/Video, 5m to each computer
Connectors — To CPU: (4) DVI-I, (4) PS/2, (4) USB Type B; To console: (1) DVI-I, (2) USB Type A; Switch Upgrade: (1) RJ45 serial RS232; Power: (1) IEC320
Indicators — (4) LEDs Status Video source 1 to 4; (1) Dual mode, (1) Quad mode, (1) PiP-Mode
Selector Buttons — (4) Chanel Switching, (1) Quad Mode, (1) Dual Mode, (1) PiP Mode , (1) Reset; keyboard combinations (hotkeys) to configure resolution or to open OnScreen Menu
OnScreen-Menu — Yes
Power — 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, max. 40W
Dimensions — 4.4H x 43.4W x 23.4D cm
Weight — 2.9 kg
Rack Mounting — 19" rackmount kit included