PRODUCT DETAILS
Extension Board
› HARDWARE OVERVIEW
- This kit integrates HDMI capture (up to 1080p@60fps via the X630 module) with Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) over IP functionality, allowing you to remotely manage a server’s power (on/off/reset via ATX control), access its BIOS/UEFI, reinstall an OS using virtual drives, and control it via a web browser—all powered by PiKVM software on a Raspberry Pi 4.
- The kit includes: X630 HDMI-to-CSI-2 Module: Captures HDMI output for video streaming. X630-A8 Expansion Board: Adds Power over Ethernet (PoE), Real-Time Clock (RTC), ATX control, and cooling (fan included). Additional accessories (e.g., PCIe bracket, cables) for a PCIe-like fit inside a PC case. This all-in-one design eliminates extra cabling, making it a sleek, server-integrated solution—ideal for permanent installs where reliability and compactness matter.
- Built on the open-source PiKVM platform, it’s extensible (via GPIO or API) and community-supported, offering a robust, customizable KVM-over-IP experience—far beyond what traditional KVM switches provide at this price point.
- A complete kit for server admins or hobbyists needing professional-grade remote access in a Raspberry Pi 4 package—conveniently slotting into a PC case like a PCIe card.
› APPLICATIONS
This extension board is ideal for creating advanced remote management solutions for data centers, enabling users to control servers remotely with full graphical output support. It's also perfectly suited for developing cutting-edge home automation systems or for educational purposes where remote access to hardware is necessary. The PCIe interface opens up possibilities for further customization, including additional network cards for enhanced connectivity options or specialized peripherals for industrial automation. DIY enthusiasts can leverage this board to build high-performance, remote-controlled media centers or gaming stations. Demonstrations of such builds could inspire a wide range of innovative projects, showcasing the board's versatility.
› DOCUMENTATION
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