KVM extenders from IHSE for control rooms

KVM extenders from IHSE – planned and integrated by controlrooms

In a professional control room, computer hardware does not belong under the operator desk but in an air-conditioned, access-controlled equipment room. KVM extenders make exactly that possible: they physically separate the operator workstation from the computer and transmit video, keyboard, mouse, USB and audio losslessly over Cat-X copper or fibre – from a few metres up to several kilometres.

As a long-standing IHSE system integrator, controlrooms deploys Draco extenders wherever availability counts: less noise and heat at the workstation, physically protected servers, low-latency access and – via optional redundant transmission paths – availability levels up to fully redundant scenarios. Every extender can be operated as a point-to-point link or integrated into a Draco tera KVM matrix. Planning, integration and service come from a single source.

DVI

Draco vario DVI extender (series 474)

Proven modular DVI extender for conventional workstations.

The Draco vario DVI is the reliable all-rounder when monitor, keyboard and mouse are to be separated from the computer without requiring resolutions beyond Full HD. controlrooms uses it where robust, economical and stable long-term 24/7 operation is the priority. Thanks to its modular design, we add USB 2.0, audio or serial channels as required – and integrate it into a Draco tera matrix on request.

• Series / article: 474 · L474 (CPU) / R474 (CON)
• Signal: DVI-D single link (DVI-I/VGA optional)
• Max. resolution: 1920×1200 / 1920×1080 / 2048×1152 @ 60 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode 1,000 m
• Options: USB HID; USB 2.0 (50/480 Mbit/s); analogue/digital audio; RS232/RS422; redundancy

Draco vario ultra DVI-I (series 494)

Flexible extension of DVI and VGA sources – with integrated scaling.

The ultra variant is aimed at mixed environments in which both digital DVI and analogue VGA sources have to be brought cleanly to a remote workstation. Integrated image scaling and an OSD menu make it easier to adapt to different monitors – useful when modernising existing installations. controlrooms uses this to migrate older sources into a modern control room infrastructure with minimal loss.

• Series: 494 (Draco vario ultra DVI)
• Signal: DVI-I (DVI-D + VGA), single link, integrated scaling + OSD
• Max. resolution: 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0; analogue/balanced/digital audio; RS232/RS422; PS/2; redundancy

Draco vario dual-head / dual-link (series 482)

Two monitors or one high-resolution display over a single link.

When an operator runs two DVI monitors or needs a particularly high-resolution single display, the 482 brings both to the workstation over a single connection. controlrooms plans it for demanding display concepts – for example when a situation overview and a detail view run in parallel, or when a large-format display at full resolution is required.

• Series: 482 (dual-head / dual-link)
• Signal: DVI-D via DMS-59
• Max. resolution: dual-head 2×1920×1200 @ 60 Hz · dual-link 2560×2048 @ 60 Hz / 4096×2160 @ 30 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0; analogue/digital audio; RS232/RS422; PS/2; redundancy; load-sharing power supplies

HDMI

Draco vario HDMI extender (series 481)

HDMI including embedded audio over long distances.

The 481 transmits HDMI video with embedded audio losslessly to the remote workstation – including keyboard, mouse, speakers and peripherals. controlrooms uses it where HDMI sources are to be brought into the control room without loss of quality and without sensitive computers having to stand in the operator area.

• Series: 481 (Draco vario HDMI)
• Signal: HDMI with embedded audio (analogue, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, Dolby/DTS/PCM)
• Max. resolution: 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz (true colour)
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: USB HID; USB 2.0 (50/480 Mbit/s); RS232/RS422; bidirectional audio; redundancy

Draco vario ultra HDMI 4K30 (series 491)

4K video over Cat-X and fibre – with a lossless codec.

Where 4K resolution at 30 Hz is required, the 491 delivers the necessary bandwidth over standard cabling. The Fraunhofer Lici® codec it uses is visually lossless; 3D formats are also supported. controlrooms uses it for detailed visualisations in which every pixel counts.

• Series: 491 (Draco vario ultra HDMI 4K30)
• Signal: HDMI 1.4
• Max. resolution: 4K @ 30 Hz · 2K @ 60 Hz (true colour)
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 400 m
• Options: USB 2.0 HID; embedded + optional audio; RS232/RS422; redundancy

Draco vario ultra HDMI 2.0 (series 495)

4K at 60 Hz with HDCP – for modern, copy-protected sources.

The HDMI 2.0 variant delivers 4K DCI at a full 60 Hz and supports HDCP – important as soon as protected content is involved. controlrooms plans it for high-resolution workstations that require smooth moving-image display and compatibility with current sources.

• Series: 495 (Draco vario ultra HDMI 2.0)
• Signal: HDMI 2.0 with HDCP
• Max. resolution: 4096×2160 (4K DCI) @ 60 Hz (10-bit 4:2:2 / 8-bit 4:4:4)
• Range: Cat-X XV 100 m · single-mode fibre up to 5,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0; analogue/digital/balanced audio; RS232/RS422; PS/2; local micro HDMI output

DisplayPort

Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 (series 483)

Fully digital DisplayPort transmission over a single cable.

The 483 extends DisplayPort sources to the workstation with minimal loss – single-head in 4K at 30 Hz or two monitors in Full HD. controlrooms uses it where digital sources are to be located remotely without adapter chains and with reduced cabling effort.

• Series: 483 (Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1)
• Signal: DisplayPort 1.1 (Mini DP)
• Max. resolution: single-head 4096×2160 @ 30 Hz · dual-head 2×1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: USB HID; USB 2.0; analogue/digital audio; RS232/RS422; redundancy; Draco tera compatible

Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.1 (series 493)

Dual-head DisplayPort with lossless, low-latency compression.

The ultra version addresses multi-monitor workstations with high quality requirements and low latency. controlrooms plans it for operator stations at which several DisplayPort displays have to run reliably and without stuttering.

• Series: 493 (Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.1)
• Signal: DisplayPort 1.1 (Mini DP)
• Max. resolution: single-head 4096×2160 @ 30 Hz · dual-head 2×1920×1200 @ 60 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0 HID; analogue/digital audio; RS232/RS422; redundancy; Draco tera compatible

Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.2 / MST (series 490)

High resolutions and multi-monitor via MST.

With DisplayPort 1.2 and Multi-Stream Transport, the 490 brings very high resolutions and multi-monitor set-ups to the workstation – with 10-bit colour depth and lossless transmission. controlrooms uses it for colour-critical, large-area visualisations with the highest demands on detail.

• Series: 490 (Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.2)
• Signal: DisplayPort 1.2, MST
• Max. resolution: 5120×2160 @ 50 Hz · 5120×1080/1440 @ 60 Hz · 10-bit 4:4:4
• Range: Cat-X up to 100 m · single-mode fibre (XV) up to 5,000 m
• Options: USB HID; PCM audio up to 192 kHz; RS232/RS422; analogue/digital audio; redundancy

XS series (compact, with JPEG XS codec)

Draco vario XS DisplayPort 1.2 (series 490-XS)

High-resolution KVM over a 1G network – without dedicated fibre infrastructure.

The XS series uses the JPEG XS codec and transmits fully digital, high-resolution video signals over standard 1G network bandwidth. This saves infrastructure and installation space. controlrooms recommends it when modern network cabling is already in place and compact, powerful workstations are required.

• Series: 490-XS (JPEG XS)
• Signal: DisplayPort 1.2
• Max. resolution: 5120×2160 @ 50 Hz · 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 100 m · single-mode fibre (1G/3G) up to 10,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0 HID; stereo LPCM 16–24 bit up to 192 kHz; 1G network

Draco vario XS HDMI 2.0 (series 495-XS)

5K/4K HDMI over 1G Ethernet – compact and easy on infrastructure.

The HDMI 2.0 version of the XS series delivers 5K/4K at 60 Hz and even 1080p at 240 Hz over existing 1G networks. controlrooms uses it where high frame rates and resolutions are to be achieved without a separate fibre link.

• Series: 495-XS (JPEG XS)
• Signal: HDMI 2.0
• Max. resolution: 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz · 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 100 m · single-mode fibre (1G/3G) up to 10,000 m
• Options: USB 2.0 HID; PCM audio up to 96 kHz; optional RS232/RS422, digital audio

Draco XStreme DisplayPort

The new extender generation with JPEG XS – up to 8K, HDR10.

XStreme is IHSE’s latest extender generation: integrated JPEG XS codec, lossless image compression, HDR10 and up to 8 audio channels. Over fibre, 4K at 60 Hz (1 Gbit/s) or 8K at 30 Hz (3 Gbit/s) is possible without frame drops. controlrooms positions XStreme for future-proof visualisation environments with the highest resolutions.

• Series: Draco XStreme (JPEG XS)
• Signal: 2× Mini DisplayPort, USB-C service port
• Max. resolution: 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz · 8192×4320 @ 30 Hz (in development) · HDR10
• Range: single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode (OM3/4) up to 800 m
• Options: USB HID; 8-channel digital audio up to 96 kHz

SDI

Draco vario SDI extender (series 486)

The bridge between SDI video and the digital KVM world.

The 486 combines and converts between SDI video and digital video signals – relevant wherever broadcast, camera or media technology is to be integrated into a KVM infrastructure. controlrooms uses it at interfaces between media and control room technology, for example in studios, broadcast environments or race control.

• Series: 486 · L486 (CPU) / R486 (CON)
• Signal: SDI (HD, 3GA, 3GB), Micro BNC
• Max. resolution: 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz (10-bit SDI 4:2:2 / 8-bit KVM 4:4:4)
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode up to 1,000 m
• Options: 2-channel SDI audio (embedded/de-embedded); transparent USB via add-on; redundancy

Secure / certified

Draco vario KVMA Isolated Secure Extender (series 487 / 497)

KVM extension for security-critical, separated domains – CC EAL4+.

The KVMA Secure Extender is designed for environments in which classified and unclassified areas must remain strictly separated. Signal isolation on the CPU and CON side, anti-tampering and Common Criteria EAL4+ certification prevent data leakage in mixed-security scenarios. controlrooms plans it where discretion and domain separation are mandatory – at public authorities and security and defence facilities. (We agree details of deployment and architecture confidentially with the operator.)

• Series: 487 / 497
• Signal: DP/HDMI combo
• Max. resolution: 487: 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz · 497: up to 4K @ 30 Hz
• Range: Cat-X 140 m · single-mode fibre up to 10,000 m · multi-mode 400–1,000 m
• Security: CC EAL4+, signal isolation (CPU+CON), anti-tampering, domain separation
• Options: redundant data connections; Draco tera compatible

Why extenders belong in the control room concept

KVM extenders physically separate the workstation from the computer hardware. This improves security, acoustics, maintainability and climate control in the control room. What matters is that extenders not only work technically, but also suit the way operators work: switching, latency, resolution, redundancy and access concepts have to interact cleanly in 24/7 operation.

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