SERVSWITCH™ BRAND CATX KVM EXTENDER FAMILY
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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The ServSwitch™ Brand CATx KVM Extender Series enables high-resolution video, USB
keyboard and mouse/HID, stereo audio, and serial port signals to be communicated up to
1000ft (300m) over Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher (CATx) cable.
A basic KVM extension system comprises a Local Unit (transmitter) and a Remote Unit
(receiver). The Local Unit connects directly to the computer (or a KVM switch system) using
the supplied cable(s). The user console (USB devices and monitors) attaches to the Remote
Unit. All Local Units in this series have video output ports, allowing a second user console at
the CPU (using further CPU USB ports). The Remote and Local Units communicate video
and data information along the connecting CATx cables (see Figure 1).
Within the product range, models are available with combinations of the following:
• Audio transmission: bi-directional stereo audio (16-bit digitized).
• Serial transmission: transparent serial COM port (to 19.2Kbps).
• Multiple video channels: single and dual heads.
2.2 Glossary
The following terms are used in this guide:
CATx
Any Category 5, 5e, 6 or higher cable.
PSU
The desktop power supply.
KVM
Keyboard, Video and Mouse.
HID
USB Human Interface Device such as a Keyboard, Mouse, Touch
Screen,
Barcode Reader etc.
Console
A keyboard, monitor, and mouse, plus optional serial/audio/USB
devices.
Single Head
An extender system that supports one remote monitor
Dual Head
An extender system that supports two remote monitors.
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