Adder AIMLIC-UPG-BCK-96-UNL – AIM Upgrade License, 96 to Unlimited, Primary + Backup

Product Overview

The Adder AIMLIC-UPG-BCK-96-UNL is a redundant AIM license upgrade that moves a 96-endpoint ADDERLink INFINITY deployment to unlimited endpoints across both a primary and a backup/failover ADDERLink INFINITY Manager (ASP-001). It is the upgrade path for integrators and IT managers running a high-availability IP KVM matrix who need to scale past the 96-endpoint tier without rebuying licensing for the failover unit separately. Delivered as an electronic software license, it applies to the AIM servers with no additional hardware, keeping mission-critical KVM-over-IP routing online throughout the upgrade.

Product Description

In 24/7 environments — broadcast master control, government operations, secure monitoring — the AIM server is the brain of the KVM matrix, so redundancy is not optional. Adder's architecture supports a backup AIM appliance plus satellite appliances for continuous availability, with the primary and backup units together occupying a single 1U rack space. The AIMLIC-UPG-BCK-96-UNL is the matching license strategy: a single "-BCK" upgrade that covers both the primary and the backup/failover AIM server, taking the deployment from a 96-endpoint license to unlimited endpoints.

The AIM platform turns ADDERLink INFINITY transmitters and receivers into a high-performance IP KVM matrix over standard IP networks: any user station can be routed to any connected computer, computers can be shared co-operatively between operators, and video can be multicast to multiple receivers without compromising video quality or control. Each AIM appliance provides dual network interfaces (2× SFP plus 1× RJ45, 1GbE) that can be independently routed or teamed, which suits dual-network commercial deployment designs.

Because the upgrade is a digital key applied to the AIM servers, AV system integration work is limited to license activation — no rack changes, no recabling, no replacement appliances. For new redundant deployments at fixed endpoint counts, see fixed "-BCK" tiers such as the AIMLIC-288-BCK, or browse the full Adder Technology collection.

Key Features

• Primary + Backup Coverage — One "-BCK" license covers both the primary AIM server and the backup/failover AIM unit.
• Unlimited Endpoint Capacity — Upgrades the deployment from a 96-endpoint license to unlimited ADDERLink INFINITY endpoints.
• Built for 24/7 Reliability — Supports Adder's high-availability architecture with backup and satellite AIM appliances for continuous operation.
• Space-Efficient Redundancy — Primary and backup AIM units fit together in a single 1U rack space.
• Electronic License Delivery — Supplied as a software license/digital key applied to the AIM servers; no additional hardware required.
• Full IP KVM Matrix Routing — Route any user station to any connected computer over standard IP networks.
• Co-operative Sharing and Multicasting — Share computers between operators and multicast video without compromising quality or control.
• Dual Network Interfaces — Each AIM provides 2× SFP plus 1× RJ45 (1GbE) ports that can be independently routed or teamed for redundant network paths.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studios where master control and production KVM routing cannot tolerate AIM server downtime
• Government spaces requiring redundant, high-availability operator-to-computer switching
• Commercial meeting spaces and operations centers scaling past 96 endpoints under a failover architecture
• Training rooms tied into a redundant facility-wide IP KVM matrix
• Auditoriums and multi-purpose rooms served from duplicated central equipment rooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the "-BCK" in this SKU mean?

"-BCK" licenses cover both the primary AIM server and a backup/failover AIM unit. A single AIMLIC-UPG-BCK-96-UNL purchase licenses the redundant pair — you do not need a second license for the failover appliance.

What is the upgrade baseline for this license?

This SKU upgrades an existing 96-endpoint AIM license to unlimited endpoints. Deployments at other tiers should use the matching UPG SKU for their current license level.

Is this compatible with my AIM hardware?

Yes. It applies to the ADDERLink INFINITY Manager appliance (ASP-001) and manages ADDERLink INFINITY series transmitters and receivers as endpoints.

How is the license delivered and installed?

It is delivered electronically as a software license/digital key and applied to the AIM servers through their management interface. No additional hardware, rack work, or recabling is required.

Does the upgrade disrupt a live KVM matrix?

License activation is a configuration task on the AIM servers and is suitable for scheduling in 24/7 control room environments without taking the matrix offline.

How much rack space does a redundant AIM pair require?

The primary and backup AIM units fit in a single 1U rack space, keeping the redundant management layer compact in the equipment rack.

Where can I get help sizing the right AIM license?

Creation Networks supports commercial AV integrators and IT teams with licensing and AV system integration guidance across the Adder Technology line. Contact us to confirm the correct tier before ordering.