The AdderView Prism AVP4 is a 4-port 'reverse KVM switch' that enables up to
four consoles to access a single computer or KVM switch. The AVP4 is ideal
for video splitting, resource sharing and KVM matrix applications. Connecting
the AVP4 to a computer expands the number of KVM console connections, allowing you
to control your computer from up to four different locations. The Prism is also
ideal for connecting to the front end of KVM switches to increase the number of
consoles that can share access to the switch.
The AVP4 uses standard connectors throughout so you can connect your equipment easily
using common inexpensive cabling. For maximum convenience, the Prism may be
powered using the supplied power supply or, for many applications, may draw its
power from the attached computer via the keyboard interface. The AdderView
Prism supports a high 280MHz video bandwidth and incorporates a user-selectable
video boost function which provides video amplification to compensate for losses
introduced by long video cables. High video resolutions up to 1600 x 1280 are supported
and super high resolutions exceeding 1900 x 1440 may be achieved when short cables
are used.
The Prism switch automatically manages access to the computer or KVM switch on a
timeout basis by only allowing one KVM console to be 'active' at any one time. The
video signal is distributed to all the consoles and the 'inactive' state is indicated
to the user by the rhythmic flashing of the keyboard's num, caps and scroll lights.
Once the Prism has detected there has been no keyboard or mouse activity from the
'active' console for the timeout period, access to the computer is made available
to the other consoles.
Note: A 19 inch rack mount bracket is available (sold separately) to mount
eight 4 port Prisms in 4U of rack space.
| Mechanical |
|
| Height |
1.6 in. (43 mm.) |
| Width |
5.8 in. (148 mm.) |
| Depth |
2.6 in. (68 mm.) |
| Power |
5Vdc, 2A PSU supplied |
| Console Connectors |
|
| 4 |
15 way HD D Female for
CPU video (DDC/Blue) |
| 4 |
6 way mini DIN Female for
CPU keyboard (Violet) |
| 4 |
6 way mini DIN Female for
CPU mouse (Green) |
| Computer Connections |
|
| 1 |
6 way mini DIN Female for shared keyboard
(Violet) |
| 1 |
6 way mini DIN Female for shared mouse (Green) |
| 1 |
15 way HD D Female for shared monitor (DDC/Blue) |
| Other Connections |
|
|
1
|
5V dc power inlet for optional
500mA external PSU |
|
1
|
Option switches |
| LED Indicators |
The front of the Prism
has red LED indicators to show which console is in use and a green LED to
show that a PSU is connected. |
| CPU video/monitor ports |
Supports VGA/SVGA/XGA/XGA-2/SXGA/UXGA
video. VESA DDC1 and DDC2 signalling supported. Screen resolution of up
to 1900 x 1440 |
| Ports |
|
| Keyboard |
Supports PS/2 keyboards
automatically |
| Mouse |
A PS/2 type Logitech or
Microsoft compatible mouse and many Internet wheel/scroll mice including
Scrollpoint and Explorer are supported |
| Maximum distance |
|
| Prism to console distance |
Limited to 2m if power
supply not used or 10m if it is |
| Prism to CPU distance |
Limited to 2m if pwer supply
is not used or 20m if it is |
| Upgradeability |
User Flash upgradeable
firmware by downloading from a PC |
