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Description CATCenter NEO
The KVM matrix switches CATCenter NEO enable the operation of 32 - 64 computers over 4, 8 or 16 simultaneous user modules.
When cascaded, up to 128 consoles can access up to 2048 computers.
A working system consists of the following components:
- 1 × central module CATCenter NEO
- 1 × computer module CATpro2
- 1 × user module UCON
- 2 × CAT transmission cable (type 5, 6, 7)
By applying the required modules (UCON/CATpro2), the
CATCenter NEO processes the following signals:
- Keyboard/mouse [USB, PS/2, DEC-PS/2, SUN-USB-DE, SUN-USB-US]
- Video [VGA, DVI (server-sided)]
- Audio
We provide the following CATCenter variants. All devices can be cascaded.
CATCenter NEO16
- provides ports for 16 user modules and 64 computer modules
- expandable to max. 128 consoles and 1024 computers
CATCenter NEO8
- provides ports for 8 user modules and 32 computer modules
- expandable to max. 64 consoles and 512 computers
CATCenter NEO4
- provides ports for 4 user modules and 32 computer modules
- expandable to max. 32 consoles and 2048 computers
Features
Video
- VGA video resolution up to 1920 × 1440 @ 75Hz
- VGA colour mode 32 bits
- Video resolution over IP max. 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz according to VESA CVT-RB
- Digital colour mode 8 bit (with UCON-IP-NEO)
- Automatic video setting, which can be adjusted to each user
- Transmission length between computer module and user module: 300 m over CAT cable
Audio
- Unidirectional transmission of audio signals (computer to console)
- Digital resolution 24 bits
- Bandwidth 22 kHz/refresh rate 48 kHz
Device
- Only accesses the computer's standard interfaces
- Requires no software installation
- Available as desktop variant incl. 19" rack mount kit
- Aluminium housing for best noise immunity
- Redundant power supply
- Hot-pluggable system components
- Stay-alive function for servers
- Switchable power bars (Hardboot CCX) can be optionally integrated
Highlights
System
Video
- switch and extender combined in one system
- automatic image tuning for each line between user module and computer module
- transmission up to 300 m over CAT cable at maximum resolution
- integration of DVI computers with CATpro2-DVI-Audio-UC
Signals
- switches audio signals
- PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse
- expandable to up to 2048 computers and 128 consoles
- expandable with power switching component
- increases the system range to up to 10,000 m via fibre optics
- firmware expansion for multi-monitor consoles (TS function)
- firmware expansion to push/get own or remote screen contents (Push-Get function)
- firmware expansion to prepare switching over network (IP-Control-API)
Network/Communication/Safety
- access protection and user administration can be switched off
- auto-recognising and showing of system architecture
- two network ports
- configuration over web interface
- supports external authentication via LDAP, Active Directory, TACACS+, Radius
- redundant power supply
Monitoring | SNMP
Function: receive CATCenter NEO status info
Operation via: web interface/SNMP
Efficiency: 1 cluster
The "CCNEO Monitoring" feature allows you to detect the system status of G&D devices.
The web interface of the particular device provides these information, which can also be sent (SNMP trap) or queried (SNMP GET).
Both the monitoring function and SNMP trap and agent are included in the scope of supply.
The information section shows the configuration settings and the detected status values of the device.
Among others, the following status values can be monitored:
- device's main power supply
- device's redundant power supply
- device's temperature
Status changes (e.g. power on/off) and exceeding defined threshold values (e.g. temperatures) highlight these values in red in the web interface. Based on defined parameters, the device also notifies the administrator.
Use
The CATCenter NEOs are designed for the deployment in applications with large traffic and an accordingly large number of computers and simultaneous accesses. The application can even be placed at several locations.
Thanks to their modularity, the matrix switches can be adapted to growing functions as well as a growing amount of computers that need to be connected. The devices are deployed e.g. for administrating large server rooms, control centres or OB vans.
The main differences to other compact KVM matrix switches are:
- Possibility to switch audio signals
- Configuration via web interface
- All variants provide network ports
- Up to 128 consoles
Application scheme
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Variants
Design
The CATCenter NEO devices are shipped as desktop variant.
The package contents contain a 19" rackmount set.
Specs
CATCenter NEO4
| CATCenter NEO4 | |
| User console | |
| Type of user ports | Permanently assigned |
| User ports per device | 4 |
| Max. no. of user ports per system
(several clusters) |
32 |
| Transmission type to user module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Transmission length to user module | 300 m between user and computer module |
| Interfaces to user module | RJ45 socket |
| Network connection | 2 × RJ45 socket |
| Computer | |
| Type of computer ports | Permanently assigned |
| Computer ports | 32 |
| Computer ports cascade level 1 | 256 |
| Computer ports cascade level 2 | 2048 |
| Transmission type to computer module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Interfaces to computer modules | 32 × RJ45 socket |
| Main power supply | |
| Type | Internal power pack |
| Connection | IEC plug |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz |
| 0.3 - 0.2A | |
| Redundant power supply | |
| Type | External power pack |
| Connection | Mini-DIN 4 socket |
| Voltage | +12VDC/1.2A |
| Casing | |
| Material | Anodised aluminium |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 435 × 44 × 286 mm |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 1U × 286 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.5 kg |
| Update | |
| Process | Via web interface |
| Connection | RJ45 socket |
| Power Switching | |
| Interface | RJ11 socket |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | +5 to +45 °C |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs |
CATCenter NEO8
| CATCenter NEO8 | |
| User console | |
| Type of user ports | Permanently assigned |
| User ports per device | 8 |
| Max. no. of user ports per system
(several clusters) |
64 |
| Transmission type to user module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Transmission length to user module | 300 m between user and computer module |
| Interfaces to user module | RJ45 socket |
| Network connection | 2 × RJ45 socket |
| Computer | |
| Type of computer ports | Permanently assigned |
| Computer ports | 32 |
| Computer ports cascade level 1 | 128 |
| Computer ports cascade level 2 | 512 |
| Transmission type to computer module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Interfaces to computer modules | 32 × RJ45 socket |
| Main power supply | |
| Type | Internal power pack |
| Connection | IEC plug |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz |
| 0.4 - 0.2A | |
| Redundant power supply | |
| Type | External power pack |
| Connection | Mini-DIN 4 socket |
| Voltage | +12VDC/1.5A |
| Casing | |
| Material | Anodised aluminium |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 435 × 44 × 286 mm |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 1U × 286 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.0 kg |
| Update | |
| Process | Via web interface |
| Connection | RJ45 socket |
| Power Switching | |
| Interface | RJ11 socket |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | +5 to +45 °C |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs |
CATCenter NEO16
| CATCenter NEO16 | |
| User console | |
| Type of user ports | Permanently assigned |
| User ports per device | 16 |
| Max. no. of user ports per system
(several clusters) |
128 |
| Transmission type to user module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Transmission length to user module | 300 m between user and computer module |
| Interfaces to user module | RJ45 socket |
| Network connection | 2 × RJ45 socket |
| Computer | |
| Type of computer ports | Permanently assigned |
| Computer ports | 64 |
| Computer ports cascade level 1 | 256 |
| Computer ports cascade level 2 | 1024 |
| Transmission type to computer module | Dedicated CAT-x link |
| Interfaces to computer modules | 64 × RJ45 socket |
| Main power supply | |
| Type | Internal power pack |
| Connection | IEC plug |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz |
| 0.8 - 0.3A | |
| Redundant power supply | |
| Type | Internal power pack |
| Connection | IEC plug |
| Voltage | AC100-240V/60-50Hz |
| 0.8 - 0.3A | |
| Casing | |
| Material | Anodised aluminium |
| Desktop (W × H × D) | 435 × 88 × 286 mm |
| Rackmount (W × H × D) | 19" × 2U × 286 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.2 kg |
| Update | |
| Process | Via web interface |
| Connection | RJ45 socket |
| Power Switching | |
| Interface | RJ11 socket |
| Operating environment | |
| Temperature | +5 to +45 °C |
| Air humidity | < 80% non-condensing |
| Conformity | CE, RoHs |
List of Item Numbers
Central module
Central module
| Item No. | Description | Users | Targets |
| A2300031 | CATCenter NEO4 | 4 | 32 |
| A2300032 | CATCenter NEO8 | 8 | 32 |
| A2300027 | CATCenter NEO16 | 16 | 64 |
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