Black Box ACX288 – 288-Port KVM Matrix Switch Chassis

Product Overview

The Black Box ACX288 is a 288-port KVM matrix switch chassis engineered for large-scale enterprise control rooms, broadcast facilities, and mission-critical operations centers. This unpopulated chassis ships with the controller card and power supply included, giving integrators the flexibility to configure port density to exact project requirements. Supporting the DKM 4K modular KVM matrix switching platform, the ACX288 delivers direct-connect, instantaneous crosspoint switching for 4K video, USB peripherals, and audio across a fully managed KVM fabric. AV system designers specifying high-port-count matrix infrastructure for government, defense, or broadcast environments will find the ACX288 the anchor of a scalable, future-ready signal distribution architecture.

Product Description

The ACX288 is the backbone chassis of Black Box's DKM 4K KVM matrix switching system, accommodating up to 288 configurable ports in a single rack-mount enclosure. The chassis is delivered unpopulated, allowing integrators to populate blade slots with DKM transmitter and receiver modules matched to the specific signal types and port count required — DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, VGA, and USB. With the controller card factory-installed, the ACX288 is ready for network commissioning immediately upon rack installation. The DKM platform is specifically engineered for zero-latency, pixel-perfect 4K video switching; there is no compression, no perceptible delay, and no quality degradation as signals traverse the matrix. Managed through Black Box's Boxilla KVM Manager, the ACX288 participates in a centralized, enterprise-wide KVM management environment where IT and AV administrators can assign access rights, monitor device status, and push firmware updates to thousands of endpoints from a single dashboard. For integrators designing command-and-control rooms, broadcast master control suites, or large government operations centers, the ACX288 provides the density and reliability required. The modular blade architecture also means the system is field-upgradeable — new signal formats can be added as blade modules without replacing the chassis. Creation Networks carries complementary KVM extenders, matrix switches, and AV distribution infrastructure at creationnetworks.net to complete your DKM deployment.

Key Features

• 288 Configurable Ports — Maximum port density supports large enterprise and government control room deployments in a single chassis.
• Unpopulated Modular Chassis — Blade slots allow integrators to specify exact transmitter/receiver module combinations for each project.
• Controller Card Included — Factory-installed controller card simplifies commissioning and reduces installation time on site.
• Redundant Power Supply — Included power supply supports operational continuity; redundant power options protect mission-critical uptime.
• 4K Zero-Latency Switching — DKM platform delivers instantaneous, uncompressed crosspoint switching for 4K video at full resolution.
• Multi-Format Signal Support — Compatible with DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB 2.0, and audio via modular blade selection.
• Boxilla KVM Manager Compatible — Full integration with Boxilla for centralized enterprise management, user access control, and performance monitoring.
• Rack-Mount Form Factor — Standard 19-inch rack chassis fits directly into existing data center or control room rack infrastructure.
• Field-Upgradeable Architecture — New signal format modules can be added post-installation without replacing the chassis or controller.

Typical Applications

• Government space
• Broadcast studio
• Auditorium
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room

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