USB Extender Plus Series

Twisted Pair Extender for USB Peripherals

The USB Extender Plus Series extends and switches USB signals from peripheral devices to a host computer up to 1,980 feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network or over one CATx cable point-to-point up to 330 feet (100 meters). It supports USB 2.0 through 1.0 devices with data rates up to 480 Mbps and it is compatible with USB 3.0 devices that can operate at USB 2.0 data rates. The transmitter includes USB peripheral emulation to enable trouble-free booting of a host computer that is not connected to a keyboard or mouse. The receiver features a built-in, active four-port hub. For switching USB signals over a Gigabit Ethernet network, the controller provides simple setup and control for creating a distributed USB matrix switching system. The USB Extender Plus Series supports USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, mass storage devices, and webcams in pro AV environments.

The USB Extender Plus Series is ideal for a wide variety of environments requiring extension and switching of USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 signals with data rates up to 480 Mbps, including courtrooms, conference and meeting spaces, classrooms, and lecture halls.

Key Features

• Extends USB peripherals up to 1,980 feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network
• Extends USB peripherals up to 330 feet (100 meters) point-to-point over one CATx cable
• Supports USB 2.0 through 1.0 devices with data rates of up to 480 Mbps. Compatible with USB 3.0 devices that can operate at USB 2.0 data rates
• Receiver features an integrated four-port hub with 5 Volts, 500 mA available on each port
• Peripheral emulation
• Choice of rack-mountable and architectural form factors
• USB switching controller lets you easily create small or large USB switching systems