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- Full Non-blocking matrix switch performance
- Chassis-based hardware configuration
- Scalable and Modular Design
- Each chassis may be scaled in 16 port (DCS-72 and DCS-144) increments as customer requirements dictate
- All fiber IO modules and power supplies are hot-swappable, except the cpu
- On-board diagnostics
- Fiber in and fiber out eliminates all copper cable issues associated with traditional matrix switches
- Easy to use browser-based GUI allows users to select a computer or source by name and connect to a user destination by name
- Full Non-blocking matrix switch performance
- Chassis-based hardware configuration
- Scalable and Modular Design
- Each chassis may be scaled in 16 port (DCS-72 and DCS-144) increments as customer requirements dictate
- All fiber IO modules and power supplies are hot-swappable, except the cpu
- On-board diagnostics
- Fiber in and fiber out eliminates all copper cable issues associated with traditional matrix switches
- Easy to use browser-based GUI allows users to select a computer or source by name and connect to a user destination by name
DCS Digital Cross-Point Matrix Switch - NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS
Route and switch a wide range of video, KVM, and high resolution signals from multiple sources to multiple destinations
In sophisticated video and KVM visual computing environments it is critical that users have a viable switching and extension system. The DCS fiber-in/fiber-out digital cross-point switch series is the most capable, secure, and cable efficient non-blocking matrix switch available for high resolution video and virtually any desktop device interfaces, including (but not limited to) USB 2.0, Firewire, keyboard, mouse, serial and audio. The DCS allows for signals from a range of these input sources to be distributed to numerous output devices, thus creating a "matrix" pattern of interconnections. Available in two chassis sizes, the DCS supports matrix configurations from 72 x 72 to 144 X 144 ports.
Complete Fiber Input/Output Design Streamlines Cable
This combined solution makes connections between the transmitters and receivers easy and secure, while providing unmatched high performance graphic capability.
Through harnessing fiber-in/fiber-out capability the DCS reduces cable congestion, eases installation and adds flexibility. Users now have more options in terms of the placement of computer sources and remote workstations in relation to the switch. Fiber optic cabling allows for simple and clean cable management while maximizing the distance between the sources and destinations for increased infrastructure scalability.
The Thinklogical DCS is available in congurations from 72 x 72 to 144 x 144 and is complimented with Thinklogical's full line of EVS Plus Fiber Optic KVM Extenders.
Modular in Design - Hot Swappability
The idea of a modular design is to allow hot scalability and replacement of critical components where ever possible The DCS's modular design is comprised of a chassis for just video fibers and one for KMASS (keyboard, mouse, audio, serial, stereo graphics) fibers. The chassis' act as one in use and communicate via a dedicated SMNP network. This permits ports in the video chassis to switch concurrently with associated KMASS ports.
Redundant Current-Sharing Power Supplies are Hot-Swappable
All DCS 72 and 144 switches are installed in high up-time environments which typically are supported by more than one power grid as a failover option, so each chassis has redundant supplies. When a power module fails, there is no interruption to the switch because they are both working all the time. A message can be sent (SNMP) to the administrator alerting him of the event and a replacement may be installed with zero downtime.
Input and Output Cards are Hot-Swappable - The DCS 72 and 144 do not require a power down or reboot to add additional cards (ports) or service ones already installed.
Multi-cast and Broadcast Capability
As a fully electronic digital router, the DCS line of matrix switches connect any video source input to any video destination output(s). Single video sources may be multi-cast (one to more than one) or broadcast (one to all) to desired destinations. Audio, which is switched through the KMASS chassis, may also be multi-cast or broadcast.
Security Options at the Desktop
USB HID, USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 are all capable of being routed through the DCS depending upon the capability of the Thinklogical extenders that are connected to the source computers and destination desktops or workstations. By simply selecting the proper fiber extender transmitter and receiver pair to meet security vs. desktop capability needs, the DCS can physically limit or allow USB HID only, USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 to be accessed from any given desktop configuration.
Linux Control CPU Module
The DCS is controlled via a dedicated on-board Linux CPU (pc) module. This allows for ease of control and administration accessed via a network connection (browser), or a serial port for 3rd party controller integration, such as Crestron, AMX or home-spun interfaces.
Easy to Use GUI
The Linux CPU module runs a standard graphical user interface (GUI), which comes pre-installed. This GUI has been designed for easy and intuitive setup and control of the switching between source computer or video entities and user display destinations such as desktops, theaters, conference rooms, editing suites, control consoles, video walls, etc. Each port on the switch is given an identifying alpha-numeric label. Labeled ports may then be grouped with others logically or physically associated with each other. The user may then access sources and destinations by hardware description or even content currently running (as an example). On-the-fly editing may be done to the port and group labeling scheme to create a graphical access that correlates easily and intuitively to the switched environment. Other features, such as connection status, date and time stamping, user log-in information and commonly used connection configurations are supported as well.
Partitions and User Groups
Customers can create user group environments by defining virtual partitions through the user interface. The DCS will restrict predetermined connections from being made based upon user login parameters. This feature is particularly popular in situations where the switch is a shared resource among numerous work groups or security levels.
The Complete Switching and Extension Solution
The Thinklogical DCS is available in configurations from 72 x 72 to 144 x 144 ports, and is complimented with Thinklogical's full line of EVS Fiber Optic KMV Extenders. This combined solution makes connections between the transmitters and receivers easy and secure, while providing unmatched high performance graphic capability.
