A KVM Extender is used to place the peripheral devices at a distance away from the computer. The distance of extension depends upon the type of extension device used. The range varies from 330 feet to 1000 feet. Equipped with LED’s to indicate the connection status, the device transmits data and video signals at a resolution of 1920 x 1440 @ 60 Hz without ghosting and data loss. Consisting of a local transmitter which is connected to the computer and receiver unit connected to the peripherals, this extender operates on plug and play functionality. Connections between the two units are secured via Cat5 cables and when powered, the device is ready for operation.
Since cat5 cables are used for connections, an alternate name given to this device is CAT5 KVM Extender. Requiring no additional software for set up, this extension device is also available with optional stereo audio or RS232 control. A popular extension device, this extender has various benefits such as multi platform support and dual user access.
The latter allows one user to switch between and control two computers while the second user can control one computer. Operating systems such as DOS, Windows (3x, 9x, 2000, NT, ME, XP), Novell, Linux, UNIX, HP UNIX, QNX, SGI, FreeBSD, BeOS and Open VMS are all compatible with these units.
More recent models have the option of accessing the extended peripherals over the TCP/IP network. The extender operating on this principle is known as CAT5 IP KVM Extender. Several users can connect simultaneously and remotely using SSL v2/v3 for secure transmission. The main feature of this model is that since the remote access and control software runs on its embedded processors and not on mission-critical servers, there is no interference with server operation or impact on network performance.
It is also available with a feature which enables it to automatically sense video resolution for best screen capture RoHS, CE and FCC certified, this extender unit supports support video gain, equalization and RGB skew adjust.
Useful in situations wherein the main system is implemented in a secure environment. Various types of video extenders like DVI Extender, usb extender, and especially kvm extenders are ideal for presentation and training facilities, military, industrial and commercial environments and digital signage applications.
