LIVE WEBINARImproving Reaction Times in Modern Control Rooms

Presenter: Jesper Johansen, Solution Consultant Black Box Denmark

VIDEO WALL AND KVM SOLUTIONS

Agenda

I. Introduction - Control Room ChallengesII. KVM SolutionsIII. Video Wall SolutionsIV. Operator Workspace & Control

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Today’s challenges

• Migration from analog to digital & “the Cloud”• Huge data streams, bandwidth• Reliable, high resolution data visualisation• Collaboration and remote connectivity• Future-proof IT solutions / ROI• IT security, data protection

How to improve reaction times for operators?

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KVM SOLUTIONS

How can KVM help?

• Multiple users can monitor and control various different systems• Combine high-quality video, keyboard/mouse, USB, and audio

from different servers• Fast switching for fast reaction• Back-rack servers (heat, noise)• 24x7 application access• Free seeding, flexibility and control• Operation from back-up control rooms

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High-Performance KVM ExtensionServers

CATx, Fibre or TCP/IP

CATx, Fibre or TCP/IP

Transmitters Point to point extension Receivers

TCP/IP - RDP

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High-Performance KVM MatrixServers Transmitters Receivers

KVM Matrix

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High-Performance KVM SolutionsInvisaPC• IP-based KVM switching &

extension over a LAN or WAN• Scales to 1000s of servers or

users• Connect to physical or virtualized

servers

Agility• IP-based KVM switching &

extension over a LAN• Scalable to 1000s of servers or

users• Redundant links and system

manager

Fixed-Port KVM Extenders• Industry’s largest selection• DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA• Resolution up to 4K• Video, USB, Serial, Audio• CATx, Fiber, or Ethernet

Modular KVM Extenders• Mix & Match I/O cards• Resolution up to 4K• 2, 4, 6, and 21 slot options• Single or dual power input• CATx or Fiber connectivity

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Secure Desktop KVM

Securely access servers between secure and non-secure networks

Certifications TEMPEST Level 1/A EAL2+/EAL4+

FeaturesDDC SupportTamper evident seals

Secure Network Unsecure Network

Secure KVM Switches

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Application: Coast Guard Operations

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VIDEO WALL SOLUTIONS

Video Wall Requirements

• Multiple operators need to monitor and control various applications (critical data / live streams)

• Merge several applications to one central video wall• Easy access and control• Ad hoc secure guest access• High-quality video up to 4K• Display mobile content• Reliable 24x7 design

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Types of Video Walls

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Monitor Wall• Content on single screens

AV or KVM MatrixBasic Video Wall

• Content across multiple screens

• Content limited by screen boundariesMediaCento IPX

Advanced Video Wall• Continuous canvas• Real-time window

movement & resizing• H.264 video

decodingRadian

Quad-Screen Wall• One image across four screens

VideoPlex4, MediaCento IPX

Visualization & Collaboration

Icompel• Display real-time stats and KPIs• Connect to any data source

Radian• Canvas-style video wall• Multiple windows• 100s of inputs, up to 64 screens• Directly decode H.264 streams

Video Wall Processor Real-Time Data Display Wireless Collaboration

Coalesce• Multiple simultaneous users and

content windows• Wireless or wired connectivity• Touch-screen compatible

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Wall Control Software Interface

• Display canvas & control screen• Representation of the display wall including bezels

Drag-and-drop sources to the display canvas, resize to any dimensions

Radian

Server3

Server4

• List of input sources• Active sources are highlighted in green

PC/Data

Server1 Server2

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Application: Public Safety

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Video Wall System Diagram

Radian™ Video Wall Processor

Sources

HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort Ethernet/H.264, Component, Composite SDI, VGA

Operator Stations

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OPERATOR WORKSPACE & CONTROL SOLUTIONS

Making Operator’s Work Easier

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• Multiple control interfaces -> self explaining solutions• Different roles/profiles -> user friendly interfaces,

easy access and control• Automated notifications to handle alarms from different

applications• Single point of application/CPU failure• Intuitive switching to redundant CPUs/applications

Operator Workspace & Control

4site• View & control 4 PCs on one screen• Multiple viewing modes

Freedom II• Control four PCs as one• Up to 4 screens per PC• Mix screen sizes, Multi-OS

Multi-PC Extended Multiview KVM Desktop

User Friendly Control Interface

ControlBridge• Control anything• Integrate multiple systems• Unlimited inputs• Mobility – iOS, Android, Windows

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ControlBridge™ Control System

Drag & Drop Control

Any source to any:• Video Wall Window• Desktop Monitor• Video Encoder• Video Recorder

Single interface for all operator systems

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Operations

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Black Box Control Room Expertise

Broadcast & Media Defense Public SafetyIndustrial

Traffic Management Networking /TelecomCorporate

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Each Project is Unique

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Public Safety Industrial

Control Room Customers

Broadcast & Media

Defense

Norwegian MoD Norway

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Project Support Services

• Technical Drawings• On-site assessment• Pre-configuration

• Commissioning• User Training• 24x7 Tech Support

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Questions?

Phone: 00800-2255 2269Email: jesper.johansen@blackbox.com Web: black-box.eu/ControlRooms

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