Vertiv Avocent HMX 6200 High Performance KVM Extender

Vertiv Avocent HMX 6200 High Performance KVM Extender

Brand: Vertiv | Category: KVM & Console

SKU: VERT-HMX6200R001 | Part #: HMX6200R-001 | MPN: HMX6200R-001

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About the Vertiv Avocent HMX 6200 High Performance KVM Extender

The Vertiv Avocent HMX 6200 is a high-performance KVM extender purpose-built for extending keyboard, video, and mouse control over IP networks with professional-grade reliability and minimal latency. Supporting 4K resolution at 60 Hz with lossless video compression, the HMX 6200 leverages 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to deliver sub-100ms latency performance, critical for real-time applications including live broadcast production, algorithmic trading operations, and precision medical imaging workflows. The system employs advanced H.264 and H.265 codec support with adaptive bandwidth management, ensuring consistent performance across diverse network conditions while maintaining visual fidelity required for color-critical and detail-intensive tasks.

Architected as a client-server model, the HMX 6200 comprises transmitter and receiver units enabling flexible deployment topologies—extending control from remote workstations to locally-clustered servers or extending desktop environments across geographically distributed facilities. The platform integrates Vertiv's proprietary latency-reduction technology alongside redundant network path support for failover resilience. Built-in security includes AES-256 encryption for video and control channels, role-based access controls, and comprehensive audit logging suitable for regulated environments.

Launched in Q3 2024, the HMX 6200 addresses accelerating demand from organizations requiring lossless extension of high-resolution displays and mission-critical compute access without performance degradation. Native support for USB peripheral extension, serial console access, and legacy VGA inputs via optional adapters enables integration with heterogeneous IT infrastructures spanning modern IP-KVM deployments and legacy hardware environments.

Ideal for

  • Broadcast production control rooms extending 4K video monitoring and real-time switcher operation from master control facilities to remote production trucks and edit suites
  • Financial trading floors connecting traders to risk management and execution servers across geographically separated data centers with sub-100ms latency guarantees
  • Medical imaging departments extending DICOM workstation access to radiologists and surgeons in remote consultation rooms with lossless image quality preservation
  • Multi-site corporate data centers providing secure operator access to server clusters and storage arrays from centralized NOC facilities with redundant network paths
  • Live event production environments extending camera control, graphics workstations, and streaming server management across venue production infrastructure
  • Aerospace and defense facilities supporting classified workstation extension with cryptographic security and comprehensive access audit trails across isolated network segments

Technical specifications

ManufacturerVertiv
ModelAvocent HMX 6200
Product TypeKVM Extender over IP
Video Resolution4K UHD (3840×2160) @ 60 Hz
Video Formats SupportedHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
Color Depth10-bit (30 bpp)
Video CompressionH.264, H.265 (HEVC), lossless codec support
Network InterfaceDual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Network ProtocolsTCP/IP with UDP optimization, IGMP multicast
Latency<100 ms end-to-end (LAN environments)
Bandwidth Requirement2–8 Gbps (adaptive, codec-dependent)
USB ExtensionUSB 2.0 hub (4-port), full-speed peripheral support
Serial Console AccessDB9 serial port (COM1), 115200 baud maximum
Audio SupportStereo analog (3.5 mm), HDMI embedded audio
SecurityAES-256 encryption (video and control channels), role-based access control, audit logging
Management InterfaceWeb-based GUI, SNMP v3, SSH CLI
Power ConsumptionTransmitter 45W, Receiver 50W (typical)
Operating Temperature0–40°C
Form Factor1U rackmount (both transmitter and receiver units)
Failover SupportAutomatic network path redundancy and codec fallback
Launch DateQ3 2024

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Technical Specifications

BrandVertiv
CategoryKVM & Console
SKUVERT-HMX6200R001
Part NumberHMX6200R-001
ConditionNew
ModelAvocent HMX 6200
Product TypeKVM Extender over IP
Video Resolution4K UHD (3840×2160) @ 60 Hz
Video Formats SupportedHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
Color Depth10-bit (30 bpp)
Video CompressionH.264, H.265 (HEVC), lossless codec support
Network InterfaceDual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
Network ProtocolsTCP/IP with UDP optimization, IGMP multicast
Latency<100 ms end-to-end (LAN environments)
Bandwidth Requirement2–8 Gbps (adaptive, codec-dependent)
USB ExtensionUSB 2.0 hub (4-port), full-speed peripheral support
Serial Console AccessDB9 serial port (COM1), 115200 baud maximum
Audio SupportStereo analog (3.5 mm), HDMI embedded audio
SecurityAES-256 encryption (video and control channels), role-based access control, audit logging
Management InterfaceWeb-based GUI, SNMP v3, SSH CLI
Power ConsumptionTransmitter 45W, Receiver 50W (typical)
Operating Temperature0–40°C
Form Factor1U rackmount (both transmitter and receiver units)
Failover SupportAutomatic network path redundancy and codec fallback
Launch DateQ3 2024