Computer modules for analogue KVM matrix systems
Computer modules connect the computer's external keyboard, video, mouse, and audio interfaces with the central modules. They combine signals, process them, and use CAT cables to transmit these signals to the KVM matrix switch.
Any computer module has a unique ID, which helps identify the device within a central module. We provide the following variants of computer modules.
Basic computer modules
The basic computer modules for the analogue KVM matrix system make it possible to configure your system to exactly fit your needs. They are divided by the transmitted video signal and are available in additional variants. These expansion stages and additional functions can be found below.
Standard variant
CATpro2 modules combine signals, process them, and use CAT cables to transmit said signals to the KVM matrix switch.
Available for the following signals:
- VGA
- Keyboard/ Mouse PS/2, PS/2-DEC, USB oder SUN-USB (DE/US)
Standard variant for DVI-A
Standard variant available for the following signals:
- DVI-A
- Keyboard/Mouse PS/2
Standard variant for single-link DVI
Variant for connecting computers with DVI single-link video at resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz. Converts DVI to VGA. Designed as dual module with audio support for the connection to two CATCenter clusters.
Transmits the following signals:
- DVI single-link
- Keyboard/mouse USB or SUN-USB (DE/US)
- Audio (Line Out)
Audio is exclusively supported by CATCenter NEO.
Additional variants of computer modules
In addition to our basis modules we offer you functions and expansions such as integrated audio support, longer connection cables or the UserCenter to connect a computer to two CATCenter clusters.
Connection for unidirectional audio signal
Available for the following signals:
- VGA
- Keyboard/ Mouse PS/2, PS/2-DEC, USB or SUN-USB (DE/US)
- Audio (Line Out)
UserCenter variants
UserCenter variant to connect a computer to two CATCenter clusters.
Available for the following signals:
- VGA
- Keyboard/Mouse PS/2, USB or SUN-USB (DE/US)
Extended connection cable
Standard variant with extended connection cable for installing telescopic rails in rack mounted servers (total length of housing and cable = 120 cm).
For the following signals:
- VGA
- Keyboard/Mouse PS/2, PS/2-DEC, USB or SUN-USB (DE/US)
Converts the VT100 protocoll into VGA and PS/2
Variant for connecting serial servers or other components (e.g. network devices) without graphical interface via serial interface. Converts VT100 protocol to VGA and PS/2. The CATpro2-VT100 can be configured and operated over graphical user interface.
The modules are equipped with the following features:
- Displays resolutions of 800 × 600 or 1024 × 768
- Configuration over GUI
- Copy/paste via mouse within the terminal window
- Supports various keyboard layouts
- Visible bell (visual message)
- Switches between DCE and DTE
- Interface generates no break signals (break-free)
- Supports current features of higher VT protocols
- Upgradeable (e.g. reloadable character sets)
List of Item Numbers
CATpro2
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320009 | CATpro2-PS/2 | |
| A2320029 | CATpro2-PS/2-DEC | |
| A2320010 | CATpro2-USB | |
| A2320011 | CATpro2-SUN USB-DE | |
CATpro2-extended
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320017 | CATpro2-extended PS/2 | |
| A2320031 | CATpro2-extended PS/2-DEC | |
| A2320018 | CATpro2-extended USB | |
| A2320019 | CATpro2-extended SUN-USB-DE | |
| A2320020 | CATpro2-extended SUN-USB-US | |
CATpro2-Audio
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320038 | CATpro2-Audio-PS/2 | |
| A2320039 | CATpro2-Audio-USB | |
| A2320040 | CATpro2-Audio-SUN-USB-DE | |
| A2320041 | CATpro2-Audio-SUN-USB-US | |
CATpro2-DVI-Audio-UC
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320047 | CATpro2-DVI-Audio-UC-USB | |
CATpro2-Audio-UC
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320042 | CATpro2-Audio-UC-PS/2 | |
| A2320043 | CATpro2-Audio-UC-USB | |
| A2320044 | CATpro2-Audio-UC-SUN-USB-DE | |
| A2320045 | CATpro2-Audio-UC-SUN-USB-US | |
CATpro2-DVI-A
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320076 | CATpro2-DVIA-PS/2 | |
CATpro2-VT100
| Item No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A2320021 | CATpro2-VT100 | |
Glossary
| Abbreviation | Description |
| Audio | Connection for unidirectional audio signal |
| UC | Connect a computer to two CATCenter clusters |
| extended | Extended connection cable |
| VT100 | Converts the VT100 protocoll into VGA and PS/2 |
| PS/2 | PS/2 interface for keyboard/mouse |
| USB | USB interface for keyboard/mouse |
