Fortunately, the engineering team had previous experience of the IHSE KVM switch, having used it successfully for over two years at the Happy Valley racecourse. They realized that a direct KVM system would be necessary for this installation, rather than a KVM-over-IP system which, when tested, introduced unacceptable switching delay and connection latency.
A 160-port Draco tera enterprise KVM switch provides the required access from the studios and other locations to the central equipment room with XV (eXtreme Velocity) KVM units chosen to accompany the single mode fiber laid in the building. This choice provides the best possible image quality and futureproofing.
Individual operators also benefit from the Draco U-switch, which enables a single mouse and keyboard to be used over up to eight separate computers on eight screens, removing the need for multiple keyboards and mice on their desks and reducing confusion.
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s engineering team completed the system integration of the full system themselves, with support from local solution provide JPT Global Solutions.