We now have a very slick system which was easy to set up and has plenty of scope for us to expand in the future. From the user’s perspective the picture looks great and the on-screen GUI matrix is very intuitive.

Product in Focus: Configuring the ADDERView DDX

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The ADDERView DDX is a high performance Direct Connect KVM matrix system. Configure the network settings and connected user consoles from the DDX Matrix, accessible from your internet browser. This technical demonstration covers the configuration of the DDX Matrix. Integrate the DDX seamlessly into your existing systems by defining your network preferences and customizing your workspace on a per console basis.

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How to set up a KVM switch in a small server room

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If you’ve got a small server room with a handful to 20 servers, the chances are that you will need a KVM switch. KVM switches are popular devices and so there are a huge range of options available from very simple low cost personal switches to sophisticated devices with integrated KVM-over-IP and matrix switching capabilities.

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ADDERView DDX10

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ADDERView® DDX10

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Flexible 10-port KVM matrix switch for DVI/DisplayPort/VGA, USB and audio. Combined with the DDX CAM and DDX USR, the DDX10 forms the basis a KVM Matrix

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The ADDERView® DDX10 is a high performance KVM Switch that provides powerful functionality inside a small, compact form factor. Featuring Adder’s trusted lossless KVM extension technology with flexi-port switching capability, the DDX10 enables multiple users to access multiple computers located safely and securely inside your server room. Combined with the DDX CAM and DDX USR, the DDX10 forms an integral part of a KVM Matrix. It is also available with 30 ports.

  • Flexible: a 10 port extender with matrix capabilities, whose ports can be re-configured as inputs or outputs as required
  • Secure Matrix Installation: Direct Connect matrix that operates on proprietary KVM hardware off your network
  • Ergonomically optimized: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Intuitive user-interface: multi-view thumbnail on-screen display and user permissions
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time

 

Product specifications part 1

Approvals / Compliance

  • CE
  • FCC

Standards

Resolutions of up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

Cable Requirements

A minimum specification of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables must be used with the DDX30, DDX10, DDX CAM and DDX USR. Recommended cables are SFTP:

  • Daetwyler 7702 Flexible patch cable
  • Daetwyler 7120 Bulk cable
 
Res (@60Hz) Cable Patches Distance
1920 x 1200 SFTP 0 50m
1920 x 1200 SFTP 2 40m

 

Notes:

Unshielded cables are not suitable for the DDX. Distances are achieved using single lengths of SFTP trunk/bulk cable with two 3m SFTP patch cables. For each additional break/patch connection reduce distance by 5m. Patch cables must be SFTP.

Environmental

0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF

Connectors – Peripherals

1 x 8p8c for 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection. 1 x 9way D-type RS232 options port.

Connectors – Systems

10 x 8p8c ports for computer or user connections (7 front panel ports are dedicated for users).

Maximum of 9 computer connections, minimum of 1 computer.

Maximum of 9 user connections, minimum of 1 user.

Mechanical

Compact case, robust metal construction. Designed for 19 inch rack mounting:

435mm/17.13” (w), 31mm/1.22” (h), 160mm/6.3” (d), 1.9kg/4.2lbs. Rack mount included.

Power

2 x locking, 3-pin jack (1 x power adapter included), 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0.7A, input to power adapter, 12VDC 18W output from power adapter.

 

Product features part 1
  • Multi-view on-screen thumbnail display: provides users with a live preview of permitted computers direct on their screen
  • Choice of connection modes: the user can chose between Exclusive mode, which provides full KVM control while being able to share video content with other colleagues; or Private mode, when users want to work in private
  • Intuitive web interface: users have personal logins, whilst system administrators can securely access the management tools to configure system settings, set access privileges and control video connections
  • In-built security measures: the web interface is secured using HTTPS, administrators must login each time they connect, and an API enables switch control from a 3rd party control system
  • Lossless HD video support: delivers lossless HD video at resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz providing a real-time, ‘at the PC’ experience
  • Multi-head video support: DDX transmitters (CAMs) & receivers (USRs) offer multi-head video support and can be grouped to form ‘Computers’ and ‘Consoles’ that support dual-head & quad-head connectivity
  • USB Emulation: USB supports simple USB HID (Human Interface Device) only, including keyboards, mice and Windows-supported touch screens
  • Robust yet lightweight: small form factor, rack mountable device
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Ordering information

DDX10-XX: DDX10 central switch

XX = Mains Lead Country Code:

UK = United Kingdom

US = United States

EURO = Europe

AUS = Australia

JP = Japan

CN = China

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Product type
Product benefits
  • Flexible: a 30 port extender with matrix capabilities, whose ports can be re-configured as inputs or outputs as required
  • Secure Matrix Installation: Direct Connect matrix that operates on proprietary KVM hardware off your network
  • Ergonomically optimized: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Intuitive user-interface: multi-view thumbnail on-screen display and user permissions
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time
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Product datasheets
3 Unique Identifiers
  • Flexible 10 port KVM matrix switch
  • 10 configurable user/computers ports
  • Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz

ADDERView DDX CAM

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ADDERView® DDX CAM

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Computer Access Module (transmitter) for DDX range

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Part of the ADDERView® DDX range, the DDX CAM is a Zero U Computer Access Module (CAM) which attaches a source computer to either the DDX10, DDX30 or DDX USR. When connected directly to the DDX USR, it creates a KVM extender. When combined with the DDX10 or DDX30, it forms an integral part of a KVM Matrix. Available in DisplayPort, VGA and DVI variants.  

  • Compact and efficient: powered by a single USB connection, it takes up 'Zero U' on your rack
  • Distribution: available with DisplayPort, DVI or VGA ports, and HDMI via a passive converter
  • Easily expand your installation: for each new computer system and user, simply add a USR and CAM module, safeguarding your investment
Product specifications part 1

Approvals / Compliance

  • CE
  • FCC

Standards

VGA, DVI (1920 x1200 @60Hz) and DP video standards

USB 2.0 (HID)

Cable Requirements

A minimum specification of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables must be used with the DDX range. Recommended cables are SFTP:

  • Daetwyler 7702 Flexible patch cable
  • Daetwyler 7120 Bulk cable

Unshielded cables are not suitable for the DDX. Distances are achieved using single lengths of SFTP trunk/bulk cable with two 3m SFTP patch cables.
For each additional break/patch connection reduce distance by 5m.
Patch cables must be SFTP.

Environmental

0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF

Connectors – Local Unit

Three types of DDX-CAM modules are available:

DVI-D and USB type A (for all), or DisplayPort and USB or VGA and USB.

RJ-45 plug

Power

USB powered (Max 500mA @ 5V)

Software

Compatible with all known operating systems

Product features part 1
  • Plug and Play: the CAM requires no configuration, so you can simply connect it to the DDX USR or a DDX switch
  • Video resolutions: supports all common single link digital video resolutions
  • Easily expand your installation: for each new computer system and user, simply add a USR and CAM module, safeguarding your investment
  • Multi-functional USB: the CAM does not need an external power supply as it is powered by USB, which also delivers USB data functionality and acts as a USB audio device
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DDX-CAM-DP

DDX-CAM-DVI

DDX-CAM-VGA

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Product benefits
  • Compact and efficient: powered by a single USB connection, it takes up 'Zero U' on your rack
  • Distribution: available with DisplayPort, DVI or VGA ports, and HDMI via a passive converter
  • Easily expand your installation: for each new computer system and user, simply add a USR and CAM module, safeguarding your investment
Firmware updates
3 Unique Identifiers
  • DDX CAM is available in a DP, DVI, VGA variants
  • Creates a connection between DDX30/DDX10 to a PC
  • Transmitter for DDX or DDX USR

ADDERView DDX USR

Product title

ADDERView® DDX USR

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User station for the DDX range

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Product description

Part of the ADDERView DDX range, the DDX USR is the user station for the DDX range, a high performance KVM Matrix that provides powerful functionality inside small, compact form factors. When connected directly to the DDX CAM, it creates a KVM extender. When combined with the DDX10 or DDX30, it forms an integral part of a KVM Matrix.

  • User Station for the Direct Connect Matrix system: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Easily expand your installation: for each new computer system and user, simply add a USR and CAM module, safeguarding your investment
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time
Product specifications part 1

Approvals / Compliance

  • CE
  • FCC

Standards

Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz are supported, including 1080p.

Supports USB2.0 (Low, Full Speed) HID devices.

Cable Requirements

A minimum specification of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables must be used with the DDX30, DDX10, DDX CAM and DDX USR. Recommended cables are SFTP:

  • Daetwyler 7702 Flexible patch cable
  • Daetwyler 7120 Bulk cable

Unshielded cables are not suitable for the DDX. Distances are achieved using single lengths of SFTP trunk/bulk cable with two 3m SFTP patch cables. For each additional break/patch connection reduce distance by 5m. Patch cables must be SFTP.

Environmental

0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF

Connectors

DVI-D, USB type A x 4, 6p6c options port, 3 x 3.5mm jack sockets for headphone out, microphone in and line out

Network connector 30 x 8p8c ports for user connection

Mechanical

Compact case, robust metal construction. 170mm/6.65” (w), 31mm/1.22” (h), 120mm/4.8” (d), 0.6kg/1.3lbs

Power

Locking 3-pin DC jack, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0.7A, input to power adapter, 12VDC 18W output from power adapter

Software

All known operating systems

Product features part 1
  • Perfect digital video: uncompressed video technology provides ultra-low latency and pixel perfect digital video up to 24 bits per color at a maximum of 1920 x 1200 over 60Hz, including 1080p, with real time control
  • EDID management: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) enables the remote system to exactly mirror the date coming from the source monitor
  • Plug and Play: delivered in a zero config state so they work as soon as they are connected, without the need for drivers or software
  • Simple CATx cabling: analog audio, video and USB2.0 HID pass through a widely available SFTP cable, which also connects the central switch to the user console (up to 50m) and computer dongles (up to 10m)
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Product manual
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Ordering information

DDX-USR-XX: DDX User Station

XX = Mains Lead Country Code:

UK = United Kingdom

US = United States

EURO = Europe

AUS = Australia

JP = Japan

CN = China

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Product benefits
  • Integral part of Direct Connect Matrix system: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Easily expand your installation: for each new computer system and user, simply add a USR and CAM module, safeguarding your investment
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time
Product datasheets
3 Unique Identifiers
  • Extension Distance: Up to 50m over CATx cable
  • Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
  • USB-powered computer module

ADDERView DDX30

Product title

ADDERView® DDX30

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Flexible 30-port KVM matrix switch for DVI/DisplayPort/VGA, USB and audio. Combined with the DDX CAM and DDX USR, the DDX30 forms the basis a KVM Matrix

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Product diagram
Product description

The ADDERView® DDX30 is a high performance KVM Switch that provides powerful functionality inside a small, compact form factor. Featuring Adder’s trusted lossless KVM extension technology with flexi-port switching capability, the DDX30 enables multiple users to access multiple computers located safely and securely inside your server room. Combined with the DDX CAM and DDX USR, the DDX30 forms an integral part of a KVM Matrix. It is also available with 10 ports.

  • Flexible: a 30 port extender with matrix capabilities, whose ports can be re-configured as inputs or outputs as required
  • Secure Matrix Installation: Direct Connect matrix that operates on proprietary KVM hardware off your network
  • Ergonomically optimized: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Intuitive user-interface: multi-view thumbnail on-screen display and user permissions
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time
  • Compact and efficient: 'Zero U' DVI, VGA and DisplayPort Computer Access Modules (CAMs) available
Product specifications part 1

Approvals / Compliance

  • CE
  • FCC

Standards

HD video at resolutions of up to 1920x1200 @60Hz

Cable Requirements

A minimum specification of Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables must be used with the DDX range. Recommended cables are SFTP:

  • Daetwyler 7702 Flexible patch cable
  • Daetwyler 7120 Bulk cable

Unshielded cables are not suitable for the DDX. Distances are achieved using single lengths of SFTP trunk/bulk cable with two 3m SFTP patch cables.
For each additional break/patch connection reduce distance by 5m.
Patch cables must be SFTP.

Environmental

0 to 40ºC / 32 to 104ºF

Connectors – Peripherals

1 x 8p8c for 10/100/1000 Ethernet connection. 1 x 9way D-type RS232 options port.

Connectors – Systems

30 x 8p8c ports for computer or user connections (7 front panel ports are dedicated for users).

Maximum of 23 computer connections, minimum of 1 computer.

Maximum of 29 user connections, minimum of 7 users.

Mechanical

Compact case, robust metal construction. Designed for 19 inch rack mounting:
435mm/17.13” (w), 31mm/1.22” (h), 160mm/6.3” (d), 1.9kg/4.2lbs. 

Power

2 x locking 3-pin jack (1 x power adapter included), 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 0.7A, input to power adapter, 12VDC 18W output from power adapter.

Product features part 1
  • Multi-view on-screen thumbnail display: provides users with a live preview of permitted computers direct on their screen
  • Choice of connection modes: the user can chose between Exclusive mode, which provides full KVM control while being able to share video content with other colleagues; or Private mode, when users want to work in private
  • Intuitive web interface: users have personal logins, whilst system administrators can securely access the management tools to configure system settings, set access privileges and control video connections
  • In-built security measures: the web interface is secured using HTTPS, administrators must login each time they connect, and an API enables switch control from a 3rd party control system
  • Lossless HD video support: delivers lossless HD video at resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz providing a real-time, ‘at the PC’ experience
  • Multi-head video support: DDX® transmitters (CAMs) & receivers (USRs) offer multi-head video support and can be grouped to form ‘Computers’ and ‘Consoles’ that support dual-head & quad-head connectivity
  • USB True Emulation: USB 2.0 enables connection to any USB human interface device from mice and keyboards through to graphics tablets, jog shuttles, joysticks and 3D explorers
  • Robust yet lightweight: small form factor, rack mountable device
Product codes
Product manual
White papers
Ordering information

DDX30-XX: DDX30 central switch 

XX = Mains Lead Country Code:

UK = United Kingdom

US = United States

EURO = Europe

AUS = Australia

JP = Japan

CN = China

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Product type
Product benefits
  • Flexible: a 30 port extender with matrix capabilities, whose ports can be re-configured as inputs or outputs as required
  • Secure Matrix Installation: Direct Connect matrix that operates on proprietary KVM hardware off your network
  • Ergonomically optimized: hardware can be removed from desks up to 50m away from user console, reducing noise levels and increasing employee comfort and productivity
  • Intuitive user-interface: multi-view thumbnail on-screen display and user permissions
  • High Quality video: lossless HD video in real-time
  • Compact and efficient: 'Zero U' DVI, VGA and DisplayPort Computer Access Modules (CAMs) available
Firmware updates
Product datasheets