AMX Matrix KVM Switches

Analog KVM solutions for your lab or designer environment

The Avocent AMX™ analog matrix switching solution supports consolidated control of multi-user, multi-rack server environments. This solution provides end-to-end CAT 5 connectivity for access from the server to the desk.

AMX features full-system management with an advanced Java-based administration tool, optimal video resolution and a patented OSCAR® on-screen graphical interface. AMX KVM switches allow engineering staff to quickly diagnose and resolve problems in a live environment.

AMX Broadcast Environment Solutions

Post production environments and broadcast machine rooms have become increasingly dependent on computers to generate and edit video and audio content. Some of the world’s most innovative broadcast environments in the post pproduction industry have deployed the Avocent AMX KVM switching solution to efficiently manage access to their post production computers while maintaining those computers in a controlled environment.

Analog Matrix Switching Solutions See AMX Chart
AMX5000 KVM Switch	8x32 KVM switch Supports PS/2, Sun and VT100 serial-based devices
AMX5010 KVM Switch	16x64 KVM switch Analog, scalable, matrix solution Supports all major server platforms Supports VT100 serial-based devices
AMX5020 KVM Switch	4x42 KVM switch Analog, scalable, matrix solution Supports all major server platforms
AMX5030 KVM	4x16 KVM appliance Supports PS/2 and Sun server platforms Provides full, non-blocked access to servers
AMX5110 User Station	Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer Exclusive AutoTuning® automatically tunes signal strength to correct for any signal loss Supports PS/2, Sun and USB
AMX5120 User Station	Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer AutoSkew compensation automatically compensates for varying cable types and lengths Exclusive AutoTuning® automatically tunes signal strength to correct for any signal loss Supports PS/2 and Sun
AMX5130 User Station	Desktop user station for AMX matrix switches Provides access from the desk to one matrix switch and one local computer Provides USB keyboard and mouse at any user Automatically compensates for varying cable types and lengths: CAT 5, CAT 5e and CAT 6 including GigaFlex Supports multi-platform peripherals: PS/2 and USB (including PC, Mac and Sun USB keyboards)

Other AMX Solutions

AMIQ	Enhanced CAT 5 cable interface
AMWorks	Java-based system administration tool
AMX Broadcast	Using the AMX switching solution, broadcasters can consolidate control of their machine room computers and devices into a single user interface

Analog Matrix Switching Solutions Chart

SOLUTIONS		USERS		COMPUTERS		PLATFORMS		Target Devices		Scalability
AMX5000		8		32		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		32		1024
AMX5010		16		64		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		64		1024
AMX5020		4		42		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		42		1024
>   AMX5030		4		16		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		16		1024
User Stations
AMX5110		Desktop user station		1		PS/2, Sun		1		N/A
AMX5120		Desktop user station		1		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		1		N/A
AMX5130		Desktop user station		1		PS/2, Sun, Serial based-devices		1		N/A