matrox N3408 3 IP KVM Extender Instruction Manual
- June 21, 2024
- Matrox
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N3408 3 IP KVM Extender
Product Information
Specifications:
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Product Name: Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extender
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Features: System Redundancy, Redundant Network Interface, EDID
Management, Distributed Model, Resilient IP Transport -
Network Compatibility: 1 GbE
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Operating Environments: 24/7 critical environments
Product Usage Instructions
System Redundancy via Switching:
The Extio 3 IP KVM extender offers system redundancy through
switching capabilities. Follow these steps to set up system
redundancy:
- Connect the primary Extio 3 transmitter to the LAN.
- Set up a back-up system with another Extio 3 transmitter.
- Connect the Extio 3 receiver to the LAN.
- Utilize the Extio Central Manager to manage and configure the
system for redundancy.
Redundant Network Interface:
To configure redundant network interfaces for the Extio 3
transmitter and receiver, follow these steps:
- Connect the Extio 3 transmitter and receiver to the LAN.
- Access the Extio Central Manager to configure redundant network
interfaces.
EDID Management for Reliable Operation:
The Extio 3’s EDID management feature ensures reliable
operation. To save monitor’s EDID information and facilitate
seamless operation:
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Configure the EDID settings on the Extio 3 transmitter and
receiver. -
Use the Extio Central Manager to manage EDID information.
Distributed Model:
The Extio 3 IP KVM extender operates on a distributed model to
eliminate single points of failure. Follow these steps:
- Connect the Extio 3 transmitter and receiver to the LAN.
- Utilize the Extio Central Manager to enable the distributed
model of operation.
Resilient IP Transport:
To transport high-resolution videos over a 1 GbE network with
low bitrates, follow these steps:
- Set up the Extio 3 in the server room.
- Connect it to the control room over a 1 GbE network.
- Enjoy reliable video transport capabilities.
FAQ
Questions about IP KVM Solutions?
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding
the Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extender, please contact us at the
following:
- Email: video@matrox.com
- Phone (North America): 1-800-361-4903
- Phone (Worldwide): +1 514-822-6364
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IP KVM SOLUTIONS FOR 24/7 ENVIRONMENTS
Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extender offer five leading features for high
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CONTENTS
IP KVM SOLUTIONS FOR 24/7 ENVIRONMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
SYSTEM REDUNDANCY VIA SWITCHING …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
REDUNDANT NETWORK INTERFACE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 EDID
MANAGEMENT FOR RELIABLE OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………………. 4
DISTRIBUTED MODEL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 RESILIENT
IP TRANSPORT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 CONCLUSION
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 HARNESS THE POWER OF
VIDEO ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
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IP KVM SOLUTIONS FOR 24/7 ENVIRONMENTS
Organizations running critical systems for control or monitoring need a high
availability strategy for continuous operation. This strategy puts in place
redundancies and failover mechanisms to help them recover quickly in the event
of a system failure. Matrox® Extio 3 IP KVM extenders offer several essential
features that help organizations to build redundancy and fault tolerance into
their installations, and remove single point of failures that disrupt
operations.
SYSTEM REDUNDANCY VIA SWITCHING
Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders transmit and extend all audio, video, and USB
signals efficiently over 1 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) networks, and the inherent
switching capability of this product is useful to build system redundancy.
With support for many-to-one configurations, each remote user will have access
to a main system, and the option to quickly switch to the back-up unit when
the main system fails. In case of system failure, either the user could switch
directly through the Extio 3 receiver units’ on-screen display, or an IT staff
could route the back-up system to the receiver unit through the Matrox Extio
Central Manager (ECM) software, in real-time.
Primary system
Extio 3 transmitter Back up system
Extio 3 transmitter
LAN
Extio 3 receiver
Extio Central Manager Extio 3 IP KVM extender’s switching capabilities deliver system redundancy
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REDUNDANT NETWORK INTERFACE
Matrox Extio 3 appliances feature two network interface ports for
redundancy–the built-in RJ45 interface acts as the primary port, and the
second port serves as the back-up interface. When Extio 3 detects a
communication failure on the primary port–for example, due to a cable
disconnection, or faulty network switch–its failover feature will
automatically switch to the back-up interface, enabling operations to quickly
resume. When Extio 3 transmitter cards are used in a PC system, fiber optic or
CAT5e cable disconnects remain transparent to the server, and once the link is
re-established, the system will be accessible again without requiring a server
reboot.
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Extio 3 transmitter
LAN
Extio 3 receiver
Extio Central Manager Extio 3 transmitter and receiver appliances can be configured to support redundant network interfaces
EDID MANAGEMENT FOR RELIABLE OPERATION
Accidental cable disconnects are always a concern in AV installations,
especially in multi-display environments, where the user works with two or
more displays. For example, a monitor cable disconnecting might generate a
series of operating system events that could alter the multi-display
configuration of the system. A robust solution, Extio 3 units feature lockable
video and power connectors, as well as advanced extended display
identification data (EDID) management. With EDID caching, Extio 3 saves the
monitor’s EDID information including available resolutions, refresh rates, and
display timings in the transmitter unit–this hides the impact of accidental
cable disconnects from the system, and the monitor’s operation seamlessly
resumes when the cables are reconnected.
EDID
Extio 3 transmitter
LAN
EDID
Extio 3 receiver
Extio Central Manager Extio 3’s EDID management feature saves monitor’s EDID information in the transmitter unit and facilitates seamless operation
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DISTRIBUTED MODEL
Extio Central Manager software is used for configuring, managing, and
monitoring units from a central location over IP. It supports a distributed
model–once all the units are configured, the settings and parameters reside
locally in each transmitter and receiver unit. Even when the central system
running ECM gets accidently or intentionally disconnected from the KVM
network, or an Extio 3 unit is taken offline, the rest of the KVM system
continues to operate. Unlike other IP KVM products, the Extio 3 management
software will not become the cause for a single point of failure in the entire
ecosystem. ECM also provides the ability to export and import device settings,
and simplifies the addition and configuration of a new unit to the KVM
network.
Extio 3 transmitter
Extio Central Manager
LAN
Extio 3 receiver
Extio 3 IP KVM’s distributed model of operation eliminates single point of failure
RESILIENT IP TRANSPORT
A well-designed network infrastructure should have virtually no packet loss.
Extio 3 extender’s unique design further mitigates this risk by transporting
multiple high-resolution videos over a 1 GbE network at very low bitrates.
Incredibly, Extio 3 utilizes merely 5% of the network bandwidth required by
the next most bitrate-efficient IP KVM extender. This low bandwidth
consumption greatly simplifies the deployment and management of the overall
KVM network. Designed to be resilient in varying network conditions, Extio 3
continuously monitors the transmitted information, and supports under the
hood, several error detection and correction mechanisms, that help it
gracefully recover from packet loss or transmission errors. Using unique
patented technologies, Extio 3 intelligently adjusts its internal processing
parameters, and helps to deliver a resilient KVM system that minimizes
downtime and favors continuous operation.
Server room
Control room
1 GbE
Extio 3 reliably transports multiple high-resolution videos over a 1 GbE network at very low bitrates
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CONCLUSION
In applications where the system goals are high availability, the Extio 3 IP
KVM extenders excel. Their resilient operation, and built-in hardware- and
software-based redundancy-enabling features make them an excellent choice for
critical environments where 24/7 operations are expected.
QUESTIONS ABOUT IP KVM SOLUTIONS?
Get in touch with a Matrox Video representative to learn more about Matrox®
Extio 3 IP KVM extenders.
CONTACT US
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About Matrox Video
Matrox Video is a leading manufacturer of video products and components for
the broadcast and media, live entertainment, and AV/IT markets. Our mission is
to create innovative products and provide superior support, enabling our
customers to harness the power of video to entertain, communicate and make
critical decisions. From launching the first specialized video display device
on the market in 1976, to delivering Broadcast & Media products to OEM
providers around the world, Matrox Video is a recognized leader in delivering
world-class video solutions. Our long history with broadcasters gives us
unique knowledge of this industry and the technical requirements needed to
help you succeed. This experience enables us to design products tailored to
the needs of the Broadcast & Media market. For more than 45 years, we have
worked closely with our global partners to develop products that address
business challenges and meet evolving needs. Still today, our continued
commitment to the success of our customers and partners is what drives us to
deliver innovation that solves real-world industry problems.
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CONTACT MATROX VIDEO
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(North America), 514-822-6364
(Worldwide) I video@matrox.com London Office: +44 (1895) 827300 Munich Office:
+49 89 62170-444
ABOUT MATROX VIDEO
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appliances, and software. Backed by in-house design expertise and dedicated
customer support, Matrox products deliver stellar capture, extension,
distribution, and display. Engineering high-quality products since 1976,
Matrox technology is trusted by professionals and partners worldwide. Matrox
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