Compatibility and Recommended Setup
The product is compatible with many graphics cards, operating systems and monitors, and supports
resolutions of up to 1080p, 1920 x 1200, and 4K. However, there is no guarantee that all devices will be
compatible with the product as there are a number of different factors that may impact the operation of this
KVM Extender.
This product supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices. These devices include: keyboards, mice, flash drives,
printers, and USB 1.1 web cameras.
note
If uncertain whether your USB 2.0 device(s) can be supported, please contact Technical Support.
USB 2.0 devices are limited to 30Mbps of throughput. Not all USB 2.0 devices will reach full performance
as a result.
HDMI Cables
Poorly terminated HDMI cables may result in damage to the devices they are connected to. Please ensure
that you use the HDMI cable provided with the product when connecting the local extender to the
host computer and high quality HDMI cables for all other HDMI connections.
Cabling
Solid core Category 6 STP cable with Category 6 RJ45 connectors is recommended for best
performance.
Using Cat 5e or unshielded Cat 6 cabling may leave your signal more susceptible to
interference and noise which may result in poor video performance or reduced extension distance.
Cable Type
Maximum Distance
Uncoiled Coiled
Notes
Solid Core Cat 5e UTP
100m (330 ft) 70m (229 ft)
High susceptibility to electrical interference
Solid Core Cat 5e STP
100m (330 ft) 80m (262 ft)
Moderate susceptibility to electrical interference
Solid Core Cat 6 UTP
100m (330 ft) 100m (330 ft)
High susceptibility to electrical interference
Solid Core Cat 6 STP
100m (330 ft) 100m (330 ft)
Recommended
Solid Core Cat 7 STP
100m (330 ft) 100m (330 ft)
Recommended
Host
Operating
Systems
USB
Peripherals
• Windows®
• Keyboards
• Mac OS X®
• Mass Storage Devices
• Linux® • USB 1.1 Web Cameras
• Mice
• Printers
HDMI Compatibility
The VU5200 KVM Extender supports the following HDMI features:
• Full uncompressed high definition 1080p, 1920 x 1200, and 4K video resolution
• Depth perception of 2D and 3D
• 36-bit, Deep Color and x.v. Color
• Lip Sync Pass-through
• CEC Pass-through
• HDCP Pass-through
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note
USB audio devices such as speakers and microphones are not recommended for use with this product.
