Description
Download Manual KX9980 KVM over IP Transmitter
As workplaces face restructuring and decentralization, control room operations are challenged to pivot effectively under new safety protocols. Despite manpower shortages, managing escalations with secure, precise, and timely data from real-time monitoring and dynamic collaboration has become more mission-critical than ever.
The KX9980 is a high-performance KVM over IP transmitter that connects to a DisplayPort computer and enables secure, remote, uninterrupted access from a 5K DisplayPort KVM console connected to a KX9980 receiver over an Intranet or dedicated LAN. With the receiver console installed remotely, mission-critical control room operations become more ergonomic, user-centered, and task-oriented, while remaining isolated from environmental interference.
The KX9980 supports up to 10 Gbps fiber network connections, 5K audiovisual performance, speedy peripheral data sharing, and other advanced features. This future-proof KVM over IP Matrix System solution, with flexible extender connections, visual collaboration, and system control, streamlines workflows and boosts operator productivity.
Native DisplayPort Signal Processing with 12-bit Deep Colors
Powered by native DisplayPort signal processing with 8/10/12-bit color depth, the KX9980 delivers vivid visualization with Adobe RGB, sRGB, YCbCr, and YUV color spaces, enabling lossless video compression during real-time KVM over IP transmission.
Pixel-Perfect 5K Audiovisual Performance
The KX9980 delivers 5K@60 Hz@4:4:4 image quality with dithering effects from the graphics card for wider luminosity and smoother image rendering, enhancing the control room user experience and productivity.
Spectacular Video FPS for eSports Broadcasting
With eSports viewership increasing, the KX9980 supports 1920×1080@240Hz (CVT-RB) and 2560×1440@144Hz, allowing seamless switching between live player feeds and gaming content with zero noticeable lag.
Enhanced Isochronous USB Transmission
USB peripheral ports enable high-rate isochronous data transfer for cameras, microphones, speakers, and other devices.
Fail-Safe System with Network/Power Redundancy
Network and power redundancy ensures uninterrupted operation during contingencies. The KX9980 extenders support two SFP+ modules and one RJ-45 port for fiber and copper network connections, guaranteeing real-time data transmission and system uptime.
Panel Array™ Mode to Maximize Remote Console Efficiency
In combination with CCKM (KVM over IP Matrix Manager), operators can view multiple transmitters simultaneously in 2×2 up to 6×6 multiview layouts on a single screen.
Effortless KVM over IP Extension
The KX9980 provides secure, zero-latency KVM over IP transmission with no distance constraints. Data is encrypted with AES 256-bit before transmission and decrypted at the receiver.
KVM over IP Control Access as Emergency Measure
A PS/2 port connects to a KVM over IP Access Control Box (2XRT-0015G) to stop all remote receiver connections in emergencies, enabling local troubleshooting and maintenance.
Comprehensive Video Wall Collaboration
With ATEN’s Boundless Switching, operators can move the mouse across screens to switch control between computers. Screen contents can be “pushed” or “pulled” for collaboration, sharing, and troubleshooting, streamlining workflows for timely decision-making.
KVM over IP Matrix System for Future Control Rooms
The KX9980 is flexibly scalable for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, multipoint-to-point, and multipoint-to-multipoint installations. Extenders can be mixed in a matrix configuration and managed centrally via CCKM’s web GUI or iPad app.
Applications
Ideal for mission-critical control room operations requiring secure KVM over IP agility, real-time monitoring, and ergonomic desktop management, including broadcasting NOCs, ATC towers, production line monitoring, and professional gaming.
Advanced Features
- Lossless video compression up to 5120 × 2880 for dual displays including UHD/DCI with zero latency
- Native DisplayPort signal processing with 8/10/12-bit color depth
- Supports Adobe RGB
- USB isochronous transfer for USB cameras and USB speakers between transmitter and receiver
- Boundless Switching – move the mouse cursor across screen borders to switch between receivers
- Fast Switching – 0.3-second switching between transmitter-connected servers of any resolution
- Authentication lock – auto-login when system power resumes after shutdown
- Connection redundancy – automatically reconnects to another transmitter after disconnection to ensure continuous server access
- Disconnection alert – pop-up warning and looping alarm notify users
- Push and Pull – share content instantly to/from a single Rx or video wall with one click
- Video walls – create multiple video walls up to 12 × 12 (144 displays per layout)
- Advanced Scheduling – set connections based on time and date to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Virtual Transmitter – independently stream video, audio, USB, and serial sources from different transmitters
- Internal and external authentication support – LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, TACACS+
- Advanced User Authorization – set up to four access modes per transmitter to enable collaboration or prevent interference
- Configurable user and group permissions for access and control of KX devices
- Tx grouping – supports up to 4 sets of KX transmitters for multi-display applications
- Rx access control – enable/disable Rx control privilege at the local Tx console
Note: These advanced functions require KX transmitters paired with KX receivers and managed via CCKM. The KVM over IP Access Control Box (2XRT-0015G) is sold separately.
Hardware
- IEC 60945 compliant housing for maritime control room use; passed environmental tests
- Supports dual display with 32:9 ultra-wide or two individual displays
- DisplayPort resolutions supported:
- 5120 × 1440 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4)
- 5120 × 2880 @ 30 Hz (4:4:4)
- 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz (4:4:4)
- 1920 × 1080 @ 240 Hz (4:4:4) CVT-RB
- 2560 × 1440 @ 144 Hz (4:4:4)
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
- Stereo speakers and microphone support
- High-speed USB storage transmission
- Auto-MDIX for automatic cable detection
- Built-in ESD protection: 8 kV / 15 kV, and 2 kV surge protection
- Power redundancy – 2 DC jacks
- Network failover – 1 RJ-45 & 2 SFP+ slots for constant availability
- Supports 10-Gbps SFP+ fiber module expansions up to 10 km*
- Rack mountable – options:
- 2X-021G Dual Rack Mount Kit
- 2X-031G Single Rack Mount Kit
- Industrial-grade power adapter – operating temperature 0–50°C
*SFP+ modules (2A-141G / 2A-142G) sold separately. Contact ATEN dealer.
Management
- Integration with KVM over IP Matrix Manager (CCKM) – web-based GUI for all KX devices
- Dual console operation – control system from both transmitter and receiver keyboard, monitor, and mouse
- OSD (On Screen Display) – configure Tx/Rx devices from receiver display
- EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID to prevent video compatibility issues
- On-screen Preview (Panel Array™ Mode) – view video of up to 36 displays on one screen
- Video Compression Level – adjust video quality for network bandwidth optimization
- Command Line Interface (CLI) – control all KX devices via RS-232, Telnet, or 3rd-party applications
- Supports hotkey commands
- RS-232 serial ports – connect to serial terminals or devices like touchscreens and barcode scanners
- All KX transmitters compatible with all Rx models
Security
- Dedicated LAN port for direct KX connections, isolated from corporate network
- 256-bit AES encryption for all data transmission between transmitter and receiver
- Supports industry-standard TLS protocol
Virtual Media
- Enhances file transfers, OS patching, software installation, and diagnostic testing
- Supports USB 2.0 DVD/CD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives, and ISO images
- Supports smart card / CAC readers
