Emerald® KVM Matrix Switching over IP

The award-winning Black Box Emerald KVM-over-IP platform is an infinitely scalable universal access system, enabling users to connect to physical and virtual machines, with anywhere, anytime IP access over an existing IP network, WAN, or the Internet. Advanced security and a market-leading tiny bandwidth consumption streamline user access to local and distributed remote systems.

The Emerald DESKVUE receiver allows users to create a personalized workspace and simultaneously monitor/interact with up to 16 physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems. DESKVUE’s new AV WALL feature set adds a 2x2 video wall to the KVM system, simplifying setup and reducing equipment.

Control and monitor the entire system through Boxilla’s intuitive management dashboard.

Emerald Features & Benefits

Futureproof, scalable Emerald solutions help you build resilient networks with remote access to physical and virtual machines. Using extremely low bandwidth, Emerald delivers secure, pixel-perfect HD and 4K video. True USB emulation means its compatible with your USB devices, and a software-only KVM receiver enables access from your laptop. A Boxilla dashboard provides comprehensive management.

Delivers up to 4K 60 Hz 4-4-4 Video
Futureproof and Scalable KVM

Start with HD and add 4K at your own pace with full HD/4K video interoperability. Scale a small point-to-point extension up to an enterprise KVM matrix of unlimited endpoints by adding additional receivers/transmitters


Network Resilience
Network Resilience

Unique to the Emerald system, there is no single point of failure. Emerald 4K and Emerald PE are configurable with redundant network paths via SFP(+) ports (fiber or copper) for fail-safe operation. Supports complete switchover to a backup control room

Remote Access to Virtual Machines
Remote Access to Virtual Machines

Enable multiple users to access any number of physical and virtual servers and desktops. Includes support for VMware® and Microsoft®, using PCoIP Ultra, PCoIP, RDP 8.1, and RemoteFX.

Extremely Low Bandwidth Usage
Extremely Low Bandwidth Usage

Emerald enables remote connections using existing IP infrastructure and reduces cost by using less bandwidth.

Highly Secure
Highly Secure

Active Directory and LDAPs enable secure access — all data flow is protected by end-to-end encryption. Extensive penetration testing is part of development. Boxilla® logs all events, provides immediate email alerts, and integrates with secure syslog.

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Pixel-perfect 4K and HD Video

Extend and switch HD and 4K/5K video. Adjust compression in five steps up to pixel-perfect image transmission — visualize every pixel at 60 fps with 10-bit color depth.


True USB Emulation
True USB Emulation

Provides true USB emulation, supporting USB HID devices, X-Keys, USB pushbuttons, Wacom® tablets, USB mass storage, and other high-speed USB 2.0 devices.

KVM Software Receiver
KVM Software Receiver

Use the Emerald Remote App to turn any Windows® 10/11 device into a software KVM receiver. Connect to multiple transmitters and virtual machines simultaneously and from anywhere.

Comprehensive Management
Comprehensive Management

Manage and control your KVM system through the Boxilla KVM Manager. Its intuitive command center dashboard gives you the network monitoring tools you need to manage your KVM configuration.


Video-Walls
Video Walls

Simplify your configuration and reduce equipment with DESKVUE, our multi-source user station. Emerald®AV WALL is a new feature incorporated into DESKVUE and adds support for a 2 x 2 video wall.

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Solution Diagrams

Emerald supports a variety of applications, including IP-based matrix switching, multi-site deployments, resilient and redundant backup systems, virtual machine connectivity, access via Remote App (a software-only receiver), and connecting up to 16 sources in a 4K/5K quad-view format. Take a look at these common application diagrams and start planning your Emerald solution today.

Emerald Family Diagram

Emerald Family Network

Emerald IP-based KVM matrix switching application including various types of transmitters and receivers.

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DESKVUE Remote Workspace

Emerald IP-based KVM matrix switching application including DESKVUE and Emerald®AV WALL.

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Multiple Site Application

Emerald KVM matrix connecting a control room and a backup site.

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Resilient KVM Network

Emerald KVM transmitters and receivers providing redundant network paths in case of failure.

Virtual Machine Connectivity

Virtual Machine Connectivity

Remote, high-speed access to virtual machines, supporting VMware®, Microsoft® and Citrix®.

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Emerald Remote App

Emerald Remote App installed on a laptop connected to Emerald Transmitters and a virtual machine via Boxilla.

Emerald Product Demo

Unlock unparalleled performance and security with our Emerald® KVM over IP solution. Schedule your free demo with a Black Box solution architect today.

Emerald Product Comparison

FeatureEmerald 4KEmerald DESKVUEEmerald PEEmerald SEEmerald ZeroU TXEmerald Remote App
Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160 at 60Hz (DisplayPort 1.2)5120 x 1440 at 60 Hz (DP 1.2/HDMI 2.0) Quad Monitor1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz (DVI [TX and RX], DisplayPort [TX only]) SE/PE: Single or Dual Monitor1920 x 1200 at 60Hz
Video QualityPixel perfectVisually losslessHigh quality ~35fps
Dual Network PortsYes, (2) SFP+Yes, (2) CATxYes, (1) SFP, (1) CATxNo, (1) CATx-
Peripheral SupportAll USB 2.0 devicesUSB 3.2, USB 2.0All USB 2.0 devicesUSB HID only
VM SupportPCoIP, RDP/RemoteFX *Supports PCoIP with EMD3000GE.PCoIP, RDP/RemoteFX *Supports PCoIP with EMD3000GE.RDP/RemoteFXRDP/RemoteFX-RDP/RemoteFX
Bidirectional Analog Stereo Audio(Speaker only)(Speaker only)
System ScalabilityPoint-to-point extension up to unlimited KVM matrix

Emerald Remote App for Microsoft Windows® 10/11

The Emerald Remote App is a new KVM software receiver that enables remote computer access to both physical and virtual machines from any Windows 10 device. The Remote App increases mobility, device access and monitoring on your Emerald system and delivers a full HD video desktop experience up to 40 fps from multiple connections that can be launched simultaneously. This facilitates device management and access to your Emerald KVM network from anywhere you want.

  • Supports HD video up to 1920 x 1200 and provides access to both physical and virtual machines over an IP network or WAN connections
  • Open connections to multiple devices simultaneously
  • License-based access authenticated by the Boxilla KVM Network Manager in real time, ensuring the Emerald administrator has full control (view license options)
 
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