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CHAPTER 2: WELCOME
Thank you for choosing the KVX-HP 400-series (quad head) extender modules. Using either fiber optic or CATx links, these
compact modules allow you to extend KVM connections over long distances from a host computer (see
Transmission distances
when using fiber
below).
The high-grade screening employed within the metal cased enclosures, particularly when combined with the immunity from
interference of the fiber optic links.
The extender modules provide support for:
• High quality quad digital video (up to 4K 4096 x 2160 @60Hz),
• USB keyboard and mouse plus two other USB devices (up to USB 2.0),
• An RS232 serial device at speeds up to 115200 baud,
• Mono microphone,
• Stereo speakers,
• Line-level audio in/out connections.
TRANSMISSION DISTANCES WHEN USING FIBER
The choice of fiber used with the modules has a considerable effect on the
distance over which operation can take place. Using multi-mode fiber you
can achieve distances up to 400m (1,312 feet); whereas, by using single-
mode fiber (and accompanying SFP+ modules), the achievable maximum
distance is increased to 4km (2.5 miles):
Distance
Fiber type
Fiber color code
70m
OM1 (TIA-492AAAA)
Orange
150m
OM2 (TIA-492AAAB)
Orange
380m
OM3 (TIA-492AAAC)
Aqua
400m
OM4 (TIA-492AAAC)
Aqua
4km
OS1 (TIA-492C000)
Yellow
OS2 (TIA-492E000)
Yellow
The extender modules
are totally transparent in
operation, leaving you free
to use your computer as
though you’re still sitting
next to it.
WARNING
CLASS 1
laser
product
SFP+
module
Fiber color
Note: Black Box supplied SFP+
modules are recommended. If
using alternatives, ensure that
they are 10G SFP+ parts with
LC connectors.