Geekworm KVM-A8 PCIe Version for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B KVM Over IP Support KVM V3 PoE ATX HDMI CSI (Not Include Raspberry Pi)

Product Description

Note:

The Raspberry Pi 4 is not included in the packing list.The X630-A1 plate has no use for the KVM-A8 installation, don’t need to use X630-A1.

Overview

Raspberry Pi-based KVM is a very powerful and Open Source Software which allows for a remote connection via your Raspberry Pi to turn on/off or restart your computer, configure the UEFI/BIOS, and even reinstall the OS using the Virtual CD-ROM or Flash Drive. You can use your remote keyboard and mouse or KVM can simulate a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor, which are then presented in a web browser as if you were working on a remote system directly. It’s true hardware-level access with no dependency on any remote ports, protocols or services!

This is the KVM-A8 PCIe version kit that allows user to realize a KVM project with Raspberry Pi 4. It is directly inserted into the computer case as a PCI card and does not require additional cables and is very convenient to use. That is, you can put a computer into your computer.

The KVM-A8 is composed of follow parts:

X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module (for video capture)X630-A8 V1.7 Expansion Board (for POE, RTC, ATX Control power in etc)

User Manual: Pls refer to Geekworm WiKi and search KVM-A8.

Features

Designed especially for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B ( Raspberry Pi 4-based KVM over IP)Installs justs like any PCI card into a tower / desktop PCCompatible with the latest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB(Not support Raspberry Pi 3)Fully compatible with official KVM V3 OS(Not support V4)Reliable remote network access to servers and computersHDMI Full HD capture based on the TC358743 chip （from X630)OTG Keyboard & mouse; Mass Storage Drive emulationHardware Real Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 coin battery socketEquipped with cooling fan on X630-A8 for heat dissipation of Raspberry Pi 4Equipped with photocoupler to protect RPi GPIO pins from computer and ESD spikesPoE Supported – Power over Ethernet for simplified installation, also supports for powering via USB-C of X630-A8Designed to use a single Ethernet cable for both data and power transmission （POE)Reserves the PH2.0-4P connector for I2C OLED display

Note about the OLED:

We have considered for a long time whether to put the OLED in the KVM-A8 kit, the OLED screen has no fixed installation position users need to find a way to mount the OLED himself, we are worry about this will lead to return, but we finally still decided to put the OLED screen in the packing list in consideration of some users will need to use the OLED screen. Please take this into consideration before make a decision.

The OLED is only used to display some information you need, you can also not use OLED!!!

Wiring Diagram

How to Power:

PoE Supported – Power over Ethernet for simplified installationAlso support to power via USB-C port of X630-A8(Recommend to use Geekworm Type-C 5V 4A power adapter[B09J856PND])

Packing List:

1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module with Accessories1 x X630-A8 V1.7 Expansion Board1x X630-A8-CAB V1.1 Camera Adapter board1 x ATX Control Cable(52cm Length)1 x Motherboard Internal USB 2.0 9-pin Female header to TYPE-C USB OTG cable(50cm Length)1 x USB3.0 IDC to TYPE-C USB OTG Cable (45cm Length)1 x Standard height PCIe Add-in Card I/O Bracket1 x HDMI Cable(30cm length)

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Price

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For Use With
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Only Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Only Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Only Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4(CM4)

With Case
Yes No No, put into the PC directly No, put into the PC directly

Work with X630
Yes Yes Yes No

What is it: This kit allows user to realize a KVM project with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B which can control a computer using a web browser, Model: KVM-A8
Compatiblity: for use with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB/4GB/2GB/1GB only, NOT support Raspberry Pi 3 or Pi 5
Function: Remotely turn on / turn off / restart your computer; configure configure the UEFI / BIOS; Reinstall the OS using the Virtual CD-ROM or Flash Drive; Remote use your keyboard and mouse; Simulate a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor and presented in a web browser, etc
User Manual: Google Geekworm Wiki and search KVM-A8 for hardware installation and software configuration guide
How to Power: POE Power (Recommend, need a POE switch) or Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A power via USB-C port of X630-A8
How to Cool: X630-A8 comes with an onboard active cooling fan to cool down the Raspberry Pi 4
What Included: 1 x X630-A8 Expansion Board, 1 x X630 HDMI to CSI-2 Module, 1x X630-A8-CAB V1.1 Camera Adapter board and other accessories, refer to the packing list picture for details
Extra Needed to Prepare: Raspberry Pi 4, TF card, power adapter (only requires it if you have no POE switch)