Desktop over IP solutions are designed for desktop administrators who need to physically separate the computer from the user in the work environment. Physical separation of computer and user can provide solutions where security and/or environmental issues are major concerns. The Avocent HMX desktop over IP solution provides the ideal solution for these environments. The HMX extender system can be easily deployed over a Local Area Network, and supports comprehensive range of peripherals including DVI-I video, CD audio, USB mass storage, keyboard and mouse and other USB devices. The HMX Manager provides administration and connection management control from a central location, enabling the desktop administrator to effectively and efficiently manage the desktop computing resource without compromising the user experience.

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Overview

For managed KVM switching and extension, the ethernet-based HMX Manager is the solution for centralized desktop management. The HMX Manager provides ease of workstation maintenance, management and access in a secure environment.

The Avocent HMX Manager provides centralized management and control of HMX 1050 extender transmitters and receivers, allowing them to serve as endpoints of a high performance, LAN-based KVM switch. This solution provides media professionals with uncompromised switched KVM access to business critical broadcast and post-production video editing systems.

Based on Gigabit Ethernet and highly optimized extension technology, the Avocent HMX 1050 extender and the HMX Manager products provide the image quality and responsiveness associated with distance-limited analog KVM switches and the unlimited distance benefits previously only available through less responsive KVM over IP switches. In addition to near lossless video and snappy mouse response, these third-generation, network-based products deliver CD-quality audio and seamless extension of USB mass storage devices.

Solution for Broadcast and Post-Production Environments
The HMX Manager provides ease of workstation maintenance, management and access in a secure environment. Through centralization of computer assets, the user benefits from a noiseless working environment, optimized work area space and serviceability. Key security features allow administrators to enforce access restrictions to critical systems with granular settings that permit server access only from select user stations, as well as audit logging for full logging of all system access. The HMX Manager includes web-based management of user access rights to allow users to change desk locations without the need for the administrator to reconfigure each desk in order to provide access. Web-based management allows adminstrators to perform system administration and setup right from their desks.

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Features and Benefits

Features	Benefits
Centralization of Computer Assets	HMX Manager ensures business-critical workstations can be placed in a secure location for protection (security and/or environmental), monitoring and maintenance.
Security	Centralized login credentials allow administrators to enforce access restrictions to critical systems. Granular settings allow administrators to permit workstation access only from select user stations. This ensures that secure data cannot be viewed from non-secure areas.
Audit Logging	Provides full logging of all system access including user login, login status, connection times, disconnection time, and system update
User Access Rights	Users can gain access to their computer from any desk once their login credentials have been approved by the HMX Manager. The HMX Manager allows users to access their workstation from any location without the need for the administrator to reconfigure the desktop for each location
Web Based Management	Administrators can conveniently perform system administration, maintenance and setup from their desk.

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Specifications

Hardware Mechanical / Power
Size (H x W x D)	1.7 x 16.8 x 14 in (4.3 x 42.7 x 35.6 cm), 1U form factor
Weight	13 lbs. (5.9 Kg)
Power
AC Input Voltage	100 - 240 VAC
Input Current/Frequency	5VDC / 1.1A
Output Power	260 W maximum
Output Voltages	+3.3 V (15 A), +5 V (25 A), +12 V (18 A), -12 V (1 A)
BTU Rate	1400 Bus/hour (for rated output power of 260 W)
Hardware Environmental
Operating Temperature	32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C)
Storage Temperature	-31°F (-35°C) to 158° F (70°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Network Connection
Type	(2) Ethernet, 10BaseT, 100BaseT, GigE Connector
Connector	RJ-45
Serial Port
Type	(1) RS-232 serial port
Connector	DB-9 male
Standards
Electromagnetic Emissions	FCC Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2/-3-3, CISPR 22 Class B
Electromagnetic Immunity	EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000- 4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
Safety	EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant, UL Listed (USA), CUL Listed (Canada), TUV Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe)
Warranty
Warranty	Two Years

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Ordering Details

Description	Part Number
Management appliance for HMX systems	HMXMGR-001