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Avocent HMX 8000 High Performance IP KVM Systems

The Vertiv Avocent HMX8000 IP keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) system is a high-performance extender offering 4K video over a single fiber connection, along with audio and universal serial bus (USB). It delivers pixel-perfect, color-accurate picture quality with 4K resolution at 60Hz using the USB 2.0 specification for fast switching, making it the preferred solution for broadcasting, post production, and other applications where high resolution and zero latency are required.

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Key Benefits
4K resolution for pixel-perfect quality with zero latency at 60Hz over a single fiber connection
10 GB ethernet capability to support fiber connections
Remote access that ensures quality and security of critical devices
Fast switching that improves productivity
Backwards compatibility with Vertiv Avocent HMX 5000/6000 switches without the need for special modifications  
Best Suited For:
  • Broadcast and Entertainment
  • Data Center/Colocation/Hosting
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation

The Vertiv Avocent HMX8000 IP KVM provides access to multiple computers via a standard IP network infrastructure, allowing users to share computing resources. It offers 4K video over a single fiber connection or dual head 4K with an additional fiber connection. The system is ideal for applications requiring high resolution and zero latency such as broadcasting, production editing, or any collaborative environments. This IP-based KVM extender enables computing hardware to be housed remotely from user workstations in secure, temperature-controlled environments. Designed to improve productivity and reduce IT costs, the system provides powerful administrative tools and connection-management control for network resources without compromising picture quality.

Model Specifications Overview
Vertiv Avocent HMX8000R - IP KVM Receiver | 4K video 10 GbE | 4 USB2.0
HPKVM   5X USB Type A   Speaker & Mic   2X Display Port   4K @ 60 Hz (4096*2160)   8.3 in   8.5 in   1.6 in   4 lbs  
Vertiv Avocent HMX8000T - IP KVM Transmitter | 4K video 10 GbE | 4 USB2.0
HPKVM   2X USB Type B   Speaker & Mic   2X Display Port   4K @ 60 Hz (4096*2160)   8.3 in   8.5 in   1.6 in   4 lbs  

Features

Less-than-a-second switching between target computers
Any-to-any matrix configuration
Multicast 1:1 pixel mapping with instant video transmission
IP-based technology that removes distance limitations of the past
USB 2.0 compatibility enabling use of most tablets, shuttle, and joy sticks (reference the USB6000 for non-supported USB requirements
Fully redundant system with auto failover
Remote access capability    

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Vertiv Technical Support for IT Management & Software (Trellis & Avocent products)
+1 888 793 8763
Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Alabama USA
Product areas of focus: Desktop KVM and KM, IP KVM, Secure KVM, Serial Consoles and Gateways, Digital Infrastructure Solutions
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