4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver
KE8980MR
Multi-view receiver that shows sources across 4 monitors (2 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI) for control-room monitoring. Decodes H.264/H.265 streams (RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF) and reaches virtual machines via RDP and VNC.
Features
- Provides versatile viewing and control modes: Multi-view mode² and Operation mode For Multi-view mode²: – Multi-view console controls up to 16 video sources on one screen with display modes – Workspace: Allows saving multiple configuration profiles and switching screen layouts and connection states across four displays via hotkeys – Connection List Panel: Includes source preview functionality and supports intuitive drag-and-drop to assign sources freely For Operation mode: – Features ultra-low latency operation, enabling simultaneous monitoring of up to 108 screens – "Push" and "Pull" – shares content instantly to / from a single Rx or video wall by just one click – Virtual transmitter – independently streams video, audio, USB, and serial sources from different Tx
- Connect with any system using H.264/H.265 video compression and industry-standard HLS, RTSP, RTMP, ONVIF streaming options
- Virtual Machine connectivity: VMware®, Microsoft®, and Citrix™ by using RDP and VNC
- Maximize operational efficiency with a powerful 4-monitor layout for enhanced monitoring and control
- Easily switching to any Virtual Machine or KE Transmitter
- Boundless Switching MX – allowing real-time switching between systems simply by moving the mouse freely across displays and windows
- Flexible connections – allows multiple extender and matrix connections for multi-display installations
- Advanced Scheduling – improves efficiency and saves costs by allowing media playback to be set based on time and date
- Internal and external authentication support – supports LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS and TACACS+ external authentications
- Advanced User Authorization Settings – administrators can set four access modes of permissions on Tx devices for collaboration or to avoid interference among users
- Configurable user and group permissions for access and control of KVM over IP extenders
- Rx access control – users at the Tx local console can enable / disable Rx access by simply pressing a control button Note: 1. These advanced functions are supported when the KE transmitters are paired with KE receivers and managed by CCKM. 2. Multi-view mode supports physical server sources via KE AiT transmitters. Existing KE/KX transmitters (except the Slim series) integrate through a supported CN9 series unit, while RDP/VNC and H.265 sources connect directly.
- Features a purpose-designed architecture that combines high performance with energy efficiency – delivering advanced functionality while minimizing power usage
- Optimized power-performance balance – providing enterprise-grade functionality with reduced energy demands
- The housing meets IEC 60945 standards for maritime control room use and has passed environmental tests
- Supports Quad-Display Output – 2 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort outputs, each resolution up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Network failover – 2 RJ-45 ports for network failover to ensure constant availability for mission-critical applications
- DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
- High speed USB Storage Transmission support
- Auto-MDIX – automatically detects cable type
- Built-in 8KV/15KV ESD protection and 1KV surge protection
- Centralized management software – KVM over IP Matrix Manager (CCKM) allows users to easily administrator all KE devices with an intuitive web-based GUI
- Supports recording of remotely-accessed computer operations using CCVSR
- OSD (On Screen Display) on the Receiver configures both units
- EDID Expert™ – selects optimum EDID settings for smooth power-up and highest quality display
- Four selectable access modes for multiple simultaneous access (Exclusive/Occupy/Share/View only mode) – administrators can select access modes of permissions on Tx devices to boost collaboration or to avoid interference among users
- RS-232 serial port – allow users to connect to a serial terminal for TextMenu, or serial devices such as touch screens and barcode scanners
- Supports Hotkey Commands
- Video Compression Level – allow users to increase / decrease the video quality to adjust for appropriate network bandwidth
- Dedicated LAN port for KE direct connections – can be isolated from the corporate network
- Supports industry standard Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol
- USB storage transmission mode enhances data transmission performance, ideally for file transfers, OS patching, software installations and diagnostic testing
- Supports USB 2.0 DVD / CD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives and ISO images
- Supports smart card / CAC reader
Connectors
- USB Port
- 2 x USB Type A Female (Blue)
- Console Ports
- 2 x USB Type A Female (Blue) 2 x DisplayPort Female (Black) 2 x HDMI Female (Black) 1 x Audio line out/in Jack (Black) 1 x DB-9 Male (Black)
- Power
- 1 x Lockable DC Jack (Black)
- LAN Ports
- 2 x RJ-45 (Blue) up to 2.5G
Pushbuttons
- Pushbuttons
- 1 x Power (Black) 1 x Reset (Black)
LEDs
- Power
- 1 (Blue)
- Storage
- 1 (Orange)
- Power Consumption
- DC19V:33W:420BTU/h Note: ● The measurement in Watts indicates the typical power consumption of the device with no external loading. ● The measurement in BTU/h indicates the power consumption of the device when it is fully loaded.
- Video Resolution
- Up to 4 * 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Latency
- Operation mode: 16ms ~ 48ms Multiview mode: < 48ms
Environmental
- Operating Temperature
- -10–50°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40–85°C
- Humidity
- 10–90% RH, Non-condensing
Physical Properties
- Housing
- Metal
- Weight
- 1.34 kg ( 2.95 lb )
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 20.00 x 19.00 x 4.18 cm (7.87 x 7.48 x 1.65 in.)
- Note
- For some of rack mount products, please note that the standard physical dimensions of WxDxH are expressed using a LxWxH format.
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