DL-MUX - KVM switch for 4K UltraHD resolution in mission-critical applications

With DL-MUX KVM switches, you can operate 2 or 4 computers over 1 user console.

The DL-MUX switches the following signals:

Keyboard/mouse
Dual-link DVI and VGA
Audio
USB 2.0

The device is available in variants transmitting 1, 2, 3, or 4 video channels.

With its network connection, the web interface and DLM monitoring, the DL-MUX4 provides numerous features for mission-critical applications.

Product details

DLM monitoring function

The integrated DLM-Monitoring auto-transmits device status messages to syslog servers or sends them as SNMP. Manual monitoring is carried out over the web interface.

The DL-MUX monitoring function queries the following values:

Power supplies (on/off)
Temperature limit (above/below average)
Connection cable (interrupted/uninterrupted)
Computer (on/off)
DVI video input (available/not available)
Access settings (set preferences)

The DLM-Monitoring enables proactive monitoring instead of reactive maintenance.

Get detailed information about Monitoring & SNMP here

Easier access with SNMP tool Zabbix

For customers who are not yet using extensive SNMP tools, G&D offer a simple way to use the functions included in the devices. Templates for the open source tool Zabbix are provided here. The program lets users monitor SNMP-capable devices in a network and, among other things, issues warning notifications about critical device states, which have been received via SNMP trap.

Download the free G&D Zabbix templates here

Tempest certification

The DL-MUX4 MC2 is qualified for the Tempest certification (Zone 1 / SDIP 27 Level B (ER))

Video

DVI resolution per channel up to:
- 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz or 2k x 2k @ 60Hz
- 4096 × 2160 @ 30 Hz (UHD-4K)
when using two DVI video channels:
- 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (Ultra HD)
- 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (UHD-4K)
VGA resolution up to 1920 × 1440 @ 75Hz or 2k × 2k @ 60Hz per channel
Video bandwidth:
- DVI dual-link: 330 MPixel/s
- VGA up to 400 MHz
Mixed DVI/VGA operation on input and output side
E-DDC support
Single- and multi-channel variants
Supports Barco PVS graphics cards
Digital colour mode 24 bits or analog
Backward-compatible to single-link

Network / Communication / Safety

Two network ports
Configuration over web interface
Monitoring over SNMP and web interface
Reports device conditions (temperature, voltage, computer status etc.)
Identification LED for locating the device in complex installations
Redundant power supply
Logbook: electronic notes regarding the device; can be exported as .csv file
Also avaiable as variant with 12V power supply

Signals

Supports PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse
Switches audio and transparent USB 2.0 signals

Device

Accesses only the standard computer interfaces
Dual network connectivity
Configuration over web interface
Redundant power supply
Requires no software installation
Available as desktop and rack mount variant
Shipped in an aluminium casing for best interference resistance
Hot-pluggable

System upgrade

Updates through the Config Panel

Video signals

available with Dual-Link DVI-I interfaces which also allow transmission of VGA signals

Computer quantity

DL-MUX2: connect two computers
DL-MUX4: connect up to four computers

Design

The device is shipped as Desktop variant with a mounting set for rackmount solutions

Video channels

Single-Channel, MC2, MC3, MC4

KVM-NetworkCenter Support

The DL-MUX supports network based communication with the appliance KVM-NetworkCenter. With the KVM-NetworkCenter, you can monitor and configure multiple DL-MUX devices centrally.

IP-Control-API

With the IP-Control-API, it is possible to control the switch with an own user interface. So you can use your tailored interface to operate the switch.

Connect the computer to the back side of the devices. Standard cables link keyboard, video, mouse, audio, and USB interfaces to the switch.

Cable length of PS/2 cable sets: 2 m, 5 m
Cable length of USB cable sets: 2 m, 5 m

For installing the user console simply connect keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, and USB devices to the intended interfaces.

Feel free to download the DL-MUX manual to find out more details about the start-up.

List of Item Numbers

All variants

Single-Channel

Item No.	Product
A2100097	DL-MUX4
A2100097-DCS	DL-MUX4-DCS
A2100157	DL-MUX4-R
A2100165	DL-MUX2

Multi-Channel

Item No.	Description
A2100096	DL-MUX4-MC2
A2100096-DCS	DL-MUX4-DCS-MC2
A2100096-DCS-12V	DL-MUX4-DCS-MC2-12V
A2100116	DL-MUX4-MC3
A2100117	DL-MUX4-MC4
A2100164	DL-MUX2-MC2
A2100166	DL-MUX2-MC3
A2100168	DL-MUX4-MC2-R

Glossary

Abbreviation	Description
MC2	Multichannel variant with two video inputs per channel
MC3	Multichannel variant with three video inputs per channel
MC4	Multichannel variant with four video inputs per channel