The Black Box Emerald® IP KVM system offers a powerful and versatile solution for connecting users to computers and virtual machines, whether they are located across the room or across the globe. Emerald's architecture is designed for flexibility and scalability, enabling organizations to create efficient and collaborative workspaces. At the heart of the system is Boxilla®, the centralized KVM management platform. Boxilla simplifies access control, allowing administrators to define user permissions and manage connections from a single interface. This centralized approach streamlines administration and enhances security by ensuring that only authorized users can access specific systems.
Emerald leverages several key technologies to facilitate seamless connectivity. ZeroU transmitters offer a compact and space-saving solution for extending KVM signals over IP. These devices minimize clutter in equipment racks and simplify installation, making them ideal for space-constrained environments. The system also supports DisplayPortTM and DVI-D based endpoints, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and providing high-quality video output. These digital interfaces offer superior image clarity and reduce the risk of signal degradation which is crucial for applications.
For remote access, Emerald offers RemoteApp functionality. This feature allows authorized users to securely connect to and control remote systems as if they were local. RemoteApp extends the reach of the KVM system beyond the physical workspace, enabling remote control on any Windows® 10/11 computer. This is particularly valuable for organizations with distributed teams or for managing systems located in remote data centers. The encrypted connection ensures that data remains protected during remote sessions.
Beyond individual KVM access, Emerald DESKVUE takes visualization to the next level. Acting as a powerful multiviewer, DESKVUE can connect users to up to 16 target computers and display them on multiple screens. This capability is invaluable for control rooms, command centers, and other environments where real-time monitoring of multiple systems is essential. DESKVUE empowers operators with enhanced situational awareness, enabling them to quickly assess and respond to critical events.
Black Box Emerald provides a comprehensive and scalable solution for connecting users to computers, combining robust access control, space-saving design, and advanced visualization capabilities to optimize modern workspaces.
Product Engineer
Garrett Swindell has 20+ years’ experience programming, implementing server to client communications, and designing intricate control system. As a product engineer, his primary focus is developing connections between users and computers/servers though the use of hardware and software. Garrett assists local and international projects from start to finish with compliance regulations and performing product compliance testing with recognized test houses.
