KVM Dual-Head CATx Extender – DisplayPort

The Black Box DisplayPort Extender is a high performance KVM extender that enables you to locate your critical computing hardware in a secure and temperature controlled environment away from the user work station while maintaining the same user desktop experience.

It can transmit either two 1920 x 1200 video streams or one higher resolution video stream (up to 4k30), digital audio (S/PDIF), analog audio, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and USB 2.0 (full and low speed) over a single CATx cable.

Perfect digital video, real time control
The system is uncompressed, sending every pixel of every frame without loss. The receiver supports DisplayPort Dual Mode (DP++), meaning monitors that only support HDMI or DVI can be used (with the correct adapter cable).

Single CATx cable
Video, USB, and audio all pass along a single cable. A second CATx cable is required for the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 extension and increased video bandwidth.

Up to 150 m extension distances
Distance is dependent on the monitor resolution, number of monitors, cable type, and the number of connection breaks for patch panels and wall plates.

USB 2.0
Enables connection of any USB human interface device from mice and keyboards through to graphics tablets, jog wheels, joysticks and 3D explorers. Mass storage devices and isochronous devices such as webcams and headsets can be used through the transparent USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port.

EDID management
The system has intelligent EDID management to allow the true characteristics of the monitor to be passed back to the computer.

Plug and play
This extender solution is plug-and-play. There is no need for drivers or software to be installed.

Digital audio
Supports the S/PDIF interface via an optical 3.5mm jack socket (dual use with analog audio via mini Toslink).

HD-quality analog audio
HD-audio quality (stereo channel 24 bit sampled at 96kHz) is available to transfer audio from local to remote for Line In / Line. Headsets with integrated microphone use cases are also supported.

Approvals — CE, FCC (Part 15, Class A), RoHS, TUV, UL
Cascadable — No
Connectors —
Transmitter:
(2) DisplayPort female (Link A/B),
(2) USB Type B female (Link A/B),
(2) 3.5mm audio connectors (MIC/Audio),
(1) RJ-45 options port,
(2) RJ-45 interconnects,
(1) 2.5-mm barrel for power;
Receiver:
(2) DisplayPort female (Link A/B),
(4) USB type A female (Link 3A/1B),
(4) 3.5-mm audio connectors (MIC/Audio, front and back),
(1) RJ-45 options port,
(2) RJ-45 interconnects,
(1) 2.5-mm barrel for power
Computer Interface — Display Port video, USB keyboard, mouse and USB 2.0 peripherals, 3.5mm Audio and Mic
DDC Support — Pass-through
Distance —
From CPU to TX: 1.8-m (16-ft.);
Between TX and RX:
up to 150m (492-ft) for a single 1920 x 1080 screen
up to 100m (330-ft) for two 1920 x 1200 screens, or a single high resolution 4k screen
Environmental —
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF);
Operating Humidity: 80%, non condensing
Hotkey Support — Yes
Leads Supported — Display Port video, USB keyboard, mouse and USB 2.0 peripherals, 3.5mm Audio and Mic
LED Interface — Transmitter: (6) status LEDs; Receiver: (6) status LEDs
Operating System — All Windows, MAC, Sun, Linux/Unix (Windows NT is not supported because of USB limitiations)
OSD Support — Yes
PC Selection — Point-to-point, no interface, always connected
Power —
Source: external in-line power supply (PS650);
Input Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz ;
Input Current: 0.8 Amps MAX;
Output Voltage: 5 VDC;
Output Current: 4 Amps, maximum;
Consumption: 20 Watts;
Heat Dissipation: 68.2 BTU/h MAX
Dimensions —
Transmitter: 4.5H x 20.1W x 11.7D cm (1.76"H x 7.92" W x 4.62" D);
Receiver: 4.5H x 20.1W x 11.7D cm (1.76"H x 7.92" W x 4.62" D)
Weight —
Transmitter: 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs);
Receiver: 0.65 kg (1.43 lbs)

• (1) Transmitter
• (1) Receiver
• (2) 5 VDC, 4 Amp power supplies
• (2) USB Type A to B cables (1.8-m each)
• (1) Display-port cable, (2-m)
• (2) 3.5-mm audio cables (3-m)
• (1) DB9 female to RJ-45 flash upgrade cable
• (2) Power cords
• (1) Safety information sheet with reference to the website for full user manuals
• (2) sets of four rubber feet