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CrystalView CAT5 Rack

Features and Benefits

J Extend 6 to 12 KVM stations from 6 to 12 CPUs using

a single CAT5 twisted pair, solid core cable
(Up to 1,000 feet)

J Video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 200 feet,

1280 x 1024 at 300 feet, 1024 x 768 at 1,000 feet

J Compatible with the Rose Electronics family of KVM

switches such as the ServeView Pro, UltraView Pro,
UltraMatrix, and other KVM switches

J Compatible with Windows, Windows NT, OS/2, UNIX,

Linux and other operating systems

J Fully automatic KVM sharing on a first-come, first-serve

basis using the dual models

J Uses a microprocessor to emulate the keyboard and

mouse. The keyboard and mouse on the Remote units
do not have to be connected for the PC to boot; only
the local units must be connected to the PC

J The local unit can invoke a private mode to inhibit

usage of the remote unit (Dual models only)

J On the dual models, the connected computer’s video is

displayed on both the local and remote monitors

J Bi-directional serial and stereo audio options (Serial and

audio models only)

J Stereo audio can be transmitted in either direction

across the CAT5 link simultaneously
(Serial and audio models only)

J Rack mountable chassis

KVM access over CAT5 cable

Extends the distance from 6 to 12 PC’s up
to 1,000 feet

Video resolutions up to 1600 x 1200
Single or dual models. Dual models provide an

additional KVM station at the local unit
Serial and stereo audio options available on all

6-port models
Stereo audio and serial data can be transmitted in

either direction across the CAT5 link simultaneously

The CrystalView™ Rack Advantage .

The CrystalView CAT5 Rack is the KVM extender
of choice for businesses big and small that need
to extend several KVM stations away from CPUs.

The CrystalView CAT5 Rack allows you to
position 6 or 12 CPUs up to 1,000 feet away from
the KVM stations using common twisted pair
CAT5 cable. Each CrystalView module is
completely independent from the other modules.

Access to your computers or servers is made
convenient in a variety of situations. You can
locate users away from hazardous industrial
environments, locate CPUs away from areas
vulnerable to theft of hardware and data, reduce
noise and heat, increase desk space, and floor
space.

The CrystalView CAT5 Rack is available in the
following models.

6 – single locals
6 – single locals with serial and audio
6 – dual locals
6 – dual locals with serial and audio
12 – single locals
6 – single remotes
6 – single remotes with serial and audio
All models use a microprocessor to emulate the
keyboard and mouse for plug and play operation.
The keyboard and mouse on the Remote Unit
does not have to be connected for the PC to
boot; only the Local unit connected to a PC.

The CrystalView Rack is designed for plug-and­play operation. Connect the computers, a KVM
station, and a CAT5 cable between
the local and remote units, and its
ready to use.

Standard CAT5 connectors

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Typical Application

CrystalView

Rack

CrystalView

Remote

Convenient access to rack mounted computers

Introduction The CrystalView CAT5 Rack is a versatile and

powerful product that extends the range of access to your
computers up to 1,000 feet using industry standard CAT5 twisted
pair cable.

The CrystalView system consists of the local CrystalView Rack and
a remote unit for each local module used. The local unit connects to
your computers, servers, or a Rose Electronics KVM switch. The
remote unit connects to a keyboard, video mo nitor and mouse or
KVM station. The local and remote units are connected together
with industry standard CAT5 cable. Each CrystalView CAT5 rack
module (6 to 12) connects to a remote CrystalView unit.

The dual models offer an additional KVM station connection at each
local module. The local KVM station can have direct access to the
connected computer or switch. The local user can invoke a private
mode to inhibit the remote KVM station.

The serial and audio models support most standard serial devices
and full stereo audio.

Installation Installing the CrystalView CAT5 Rack unit is a very

easy process. First, mount the CrystalView CAT5 Rack securely in
your console rack. Next, connect each module (6 to 12) to a CPU’s
keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports using the appropriate CPU
adapter cable. Connect a CAT5 cable between each module’s
RJ45 connector to a CrystalView remote unit’s RJ45 connector.
Connect a KVM station to the remote unit and power up the CPUs,
and the remote unit.

When installing the serial and audio model, connect stereo audio
speakers and a microphone to the audio jacks, and a serial device to
the serial port.

Operation Once the Remote and Local Unit modules are

connected and configured, the Remote KVM station’s keyboard,
video monitor and mouse will function as if it were directly
connected to the CPU. All applications, upgrades and PC
configurations can be performed normally.

The Local unit is active during boot-up. To activate a KVM station,
simply press a key or move the mouse. A lockout feature disables
activity from a KVM station until the “In Use” station is inactive for
more than 2 seconds.

Up to

1,000 feet

Part Numbers

CRV-6SLP 6-Single local units (1U)
CRV-6DLP 6-Dual local units (1U)
CRV-12SLP 12-Single local units (1U)
CRV-6SRP 6 Single remote units (1U)
CRV-R Single remote unit
CRV-MR Single Mini Remote unit**
CAB-08UTPnnn* Cable - CAT5 UTP (25-1,000 feet)
CAB-CX0606Cnnn* Cable (coax) - To CPU or KVM switch (PS/2)
CAB-ZX0606Cnnn* Cable (std) - To CPU or KVM switch (PS/2)
CAB-CXVSMMnnn* Cable - To KVM switch (DB25 connectors)
CAB-D9MFnnn* Cable -Local to CPU serial port
CAB-SPMMnnn* Cable - 3.5mm stereo audio
TFR-05D400FSUB Optional 5.0 V power adapter.

/AUD part number suffix = Serial and audio options
* nnn = length in feet ** Max length = 150’ using the Mini remote

Specifications

Dimensions Width Depth Height Weight
1U Models 17in 4.2in 1.75in 3.75 - 4.00lbs
2U Models 17in 4.2in 3.50in 5.00 - 5.50lbs

Chassis Aluminum

Resolution

<200’

200’ – 300’

300’ – 1,000’

Connectors

CPU in

Video out

Keyboard

Mouse

Serial

Audio

CAT5
Power Optional 5VDC external power adapter
Serial Data

Audio Data

Environmental 0°C - 45°C / 0% - 80% RH non-condensing
Approvals CE

1600 x 1200
1280 x 1024
1024 x 768

DB25F
HD15F (Dual model only)
PS/2 – MiniDIN-6F (Dual model only)
PS/2 – MiniDIN-6F (Dual model only)
DB9F (Serial-Audio model only)
2-3.5mm jack (Serial-Audio model only)
RJ45F

Baud rate Up to 19,200
Data flow - Format independent
Flow control - RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR

Signal level - 5V p-p
Impedance - 47K
Transmission - 16 bit, 38.4KHZ – Digitized
Microphone - Powered or un-powered
Speakers - Powered

6-Single, 12-Single, 6-Single serial/audio, 6-Dual, 6-Dual serial/audio

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