HMXAMGR24G2: HMX matrix management server and embedded software 

19-inch 1U form factor digital KVM matrix management server gives full control over 24 nodes of HMX devices connected to your media network

• Intuitive, multi-lingual user interface
• Multiple switching methods
• Configurable user access rights
• Full audit trail
• Easy centralized management
• Open API for 3rd party control

HMX transmitter and receiver units allow multiple remote users to access host computers in a very flexible manner. Such flexibility requires management and coordination - that is where HMX Manager becomes vital.

HMX manager is a control suite which transforms HMX extenders into a digital matrix solution. Using standard IP infrastructure it is possible to route any user station to any computer attached to the network without any compromises to video quality or control. It allows co-operative sharing of computers and the multicasting of video to any destination.

HMX manager is designed to promote the most efficient use of HMX units by allowing central control over any number of transmitters (more commonly referred to as 'Channels' within HMX manager) and receivers. Using the intuitive HMX manager webbased interface, one or more administrators can manage potentially thousands of users who are interacting with an almost unlimited number of devices.

HMX manager operates from a self-contained compact server unit that can be situated anywhere within your network.

HMX manager is supplied pre-loaded and is straightforward to deploy, requiring only a network connection and a power input to begin operation.

All configuration of your HMX transmitters (channels), receivers and users are performed using the intuitive HMX manager browser interface via a network connected computer.

Secure access and communications
Using TLS (transport layer security) and HTTPS, communications between HMX units and HMX manager and between HMX manager and the outside world are all secure.

Redundant operation
For 24/7 reliability a second hot HMX manager can be added to ensure constant uptime and with dual NIC interfaces on every HMX unit, systems can be easily designed for maximum resilience.

User access rights management and audit trails
Administrators can manage access rights to each device on a user by user basis either manually through the web browser or automatically using Active Directory. Reports showing the history of devices, user logins and device connections can be viewed and exported to a CSV file or via SYSLOG.

Easy centralized management
Accessed via a web browser, the dashboard gives a real time overview of system connections and users. Tabs enable you to navigate between settings and device or user sub-menus.

Control Channel and Presets connections
HMX manager can be used to make connections between an individual pair of transmitter and receiver devices centrally from within the management system. Using Presets, a list of pre-defined connections, multiscreen, video wall or signage setups can be forced with a single click.

Internationalization
The user desks can select different keyboard configurations to suite their requirements and as a global setting select the language for the OSD from a choice of over 14 languages.

On screen display at each user station
Users login and choose channel connections from an intuitive OSD similar to that of a Digital TV. Users can also use Presets to change channels for multiple screens across multiple receivers.

Remote OSD
The remote OSD allows the user to "push" video and control to another station or to a video wall or projector.

Favourites and hotkey switching
Each user can select their favourite channels within the OSD and allocate a hotkey for fast switching between channels.

Choice of connection modes
Administrators can choose to give users the ability to connect in three modes: View only, Shared or Exclusive. Each permitted mode is then made available within the OSD.

Fast video and USB switching
The switching time between computers is less than 1 second to provide a quality user experience.

Multicasting
Network multicasting allows the system to share video simultaneously from one transmitter to an unlimited number of receivers. Suitable for signage, monitoring and sharing of desktops.

USB sharing
USB sharing allows multiple users to connect to and control a single computer at the same time. Each transmitter can report 12 unique USB devices (identified by VID/PID codes) but will merge devices with the same ID to allow many more.

Channels
Considered as a Virtual Transmitter, a channel may combine video, audio and USB from different transmitters as a single source. Ideal where audio alerts or mixed video sources are required.

Open API for 3rd party control systems
Adder Technology publishes a simple API structure to allow easy integration with other 3rd Party control systems supplied by companies like AMX, Crestron , HRS or MediaLon at a HTTP level.

LDAP integration
To help ease setup, the system has an LDAP interface so users and passwords from other systems can easily be imported.

SNMP v3 get / walk
External machines can interrogate HMX manager to find out the status of the HMX network and units. SNMP v3 security is implemented, supporting AES/DES transport with MD5/SHA authentication.

External NTP server support – NTPv4.2
Connect up to 3 NTP servers with authenticated connections using MD5 and Key ID as defined in the NTP standards. All HMX units in an HMX manager network now get time using authenticated NTP from HMX manager

System backups
Backups of the database can be saved internally, externally or emailed automatically. Automatic updates can be scheduled on an hourly, daily or weekly basis.

Centralized firmware upgrades
As well as managing its own firmware upgrade, HMX manager manages the upgrade of each device on the network and can deploy firmware to hundreds of devices at the same time, meaning a system-wide upgrade takes only a few minutes.

Easy matrix setup
Using Zero Configuration networking, HMX manager automatically obtains the MAC addresses of extender devices as they are attached to the network. The administrator allocates IP addresses, names and locations so that devices are easy to identify, configure and control.

In the Box
1x HMXAMGR24G2 24-Node HMX Advanced Manager G2 Hardware unit
1x Power adapter with locking connector and US power cord
1x 1GbE copper SFP module