Avocent HMX 1050, HMX2050, HMX 1070, HMX Manager, HMIQDI Specifications

HMX Computer Access to Desktop over IP Solutions

Extend your desktop any distance from the computer over a standard
TCP/IP network using HMX Desktop over IP solutions

Desktop over IP solutions are designed for desktop administrators who need to physically
separate the computer from the user in the work environment. Physical separation of
computer and user can be critical where security and/or environmental issues are major
concerns. The Avocent HMX desktop over IP solution provides the ideal solution for these
environments. The HMX system can be easily deployed over a Local Area Network, and
supports a comprehensive range of peripherals including DVI-I video, CD audio, USB mass
storage, keyboard & mouse. The HMX manager provides administration and connection
management control from a central location, enabling the desktop administrator to
effectively and effi ciently manage the desktop computing resource without compromising
the user experience.

Enhanced Security

In many modern organizations the competitive advantage, revenue and profi tability of the
organization is becoming increasingly dependant on the effi cient use of computing resources
and technology. In fact, more often than not, the revenue of a company may be directly
dependant on, or produced on the computing resource of the company. Protecting the data
and intellectual property of the company is crucial to the long term success of the company.
Most companies provide layers of logical security to protect the company against external
attack, but security breaches can happen from within the company. The HMX solution
physically separates the computer from the user, and enhances security by adding a physical
layer to the security system.

HMX Manager

Gigabit

Ethernet

HMX

User Station

HMX IQ

Module

HMX

User Station

Key Features and Benefi ts

Rich User Experience.  The user

gets a rich computer experience,
even though the computer is
located remotely, including:

• Dual Digital DVI Video up to
1920x1200

• USB keyboard and mouse

• USB Media

• CD Audio

Central Management.  Manage

the entire HMX solution from
one central console, including
one database to manage user
authentication and access. The
HMX manager includes features
such as:

• Flexible Access Modes

• Logging and Reporting

• Desktop Pooling

Secure Access.  128bit AES

encryption on all data passing
through the network and
authentication guarantee that
access to any computing resource
is managed securely.

Ethernet Operation.  Allows

the computer and user to be
located anywhere on the 100
or 1000Mbps network with full
routing of data across routers,
switches and subnets.

Full Hardware Solution.  No

software or drivers required.
Provides access to all computer
peripheral ports regardless of the
state of the OS or BIOS.

Upgradeable.  The HMX system

has an embedded Linux® OS, and
is fully upgradeable to allow for
future feature enhancements.

Desktop over IP Solutions

Extending the reach of the computer

Many companies would like to extend and expand the reach and use of computers in the
workplace. The challenges presented to the desktop administrator in this environment are
very different to those encountered in a typical desktop/offi ce environment. The challenges/
problems include:

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he local environment of the computer may not be suitable for a person because of noise, heat,
chemical or dust pollution, electromagnetic fi elds or excessive vibration.
T 

he operator needs to operate several machines or production lines from one central location.
T 

he noise and heat of the computer may not be desirable in the vicinity of the working location.
T 

he administrator needs to provide redundancy in control computers to prevent downtime of the
production line.
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rking conditions can be impacted by the proximity of a computer (i.e. Test labs, sterile lab

environments, etc.).

All of these problems can be solved by moving the computer and/or user away using the
Avocent HMX desktop over IP solution.

HMX User Stations

Users can connect to a comprehensive
range of peripherals using a number of
different HMX User Stations. User station
selection depends on the type and number
of displays to be supported and the video to
be shown on these displays. The HMX User
Station has an Ethernet connection to allow
for connection to the TCP/IP network and to communicate across the network to a Computer
Interface Module. All information and data received from the Computer Interface module is
encrypted to 128bit AES SSL.

HMX Computer Interface Modules
(HMX IQ)

Target computers can be connected to the TCP/IP Area
Network using a number of different HMX IQ modules.
HMX IQ selection depends on type and number of
displays to be supported and the video that is generated
by the computer. All HMX IQ modules are hardware
based and require no software or drivers to be loaded
on to the target computer. All HMX IQ modules are operating system (OS) independent,
enabling the solution to function with Windows®, Mac®, Linux or Sun® computers.

Increased Productivity and
Effi ciency

Reliability and Service:  In the event

of a fault, users can be ‘remapped’
to an alternate computer, so
reducing their down time and
improving the service provided by
the desktop administrator.

Increased Productivity:  Remapping

the user to another computer
enables the desktop administrator
to conduct fault analysis and
repair “offl ine” ensuring there is no
impact on productivity of the user .

Access:  Placing the computers

in a central location simplifi es the
task of the desktop administrator
gaining access to the computers.

Ease of migration:  Desktop

administrators can easily install
and deploy new computing
resources. Migrating users is
achieved without impacting
productivity, ensuring users gain
access to the latest versions
of computing power without
disruption.

Improved Virus Control.  The

computers are now situated
remotely from the user, so the
introduction of virus infected fi les
is more diffi cult and, through
the use of appropriate software
policies, can be eliminated
completely.

HMX Manager

The HMX Manager provides administration
and connection management for Avocent HMX
system components along with a rich suite
of access profi les and internal authentication
options. The HMX Manager is delivered as a
hardened appliance with secure browser based
access. The HMX Manager can be connected
to two simultaneous networks allowing one
network to be used for deployment of the HMX
system and the other network to be used by the
desktop administrator to monitor, manage and
control the HMX system.