NTI USB KVM Extender via CAT5

The NTI XTENDEX ST-C5USBV USB KVM extender provides local and remote KVM (USB keyboard, USB mouse and VGA monitor) access to a USB computer or NTI KVM switch up to 1,000 feet using CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable, which overcomes the USB five meter limitation.

Each ST-C5USBV consists of a zero-U local unit (connects to a computer, and provides local keyboard, monitor and mouse connections) and a desktop remote unit (connects to a keyboard, monitor and mouse or the inputs of an NTI switch). The local and remote units are interconnected via CAT5/5e/6 cable.

• Supports local and remote access.
• Automatically adjusts the video quality to compensate for varying lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
• Simple On Screen Display (OSD) menus allow users to configure the extender, adjust for video skew, and fine-tune video quality for optimal video resolution.
• Maximum 1024x768 video resolution at 1,000 feet; higher resolutions are supported at shorter distances up to 1920x1440.
• Keyboard and mouse are hot-pluggable.
• Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation.
• Color-coded LEDs on both the local and remote units indicate power status and verify communication is established between the units.
• Built-in surge protection.

NTI ST-C5USBV Diagram

Local Unit Details:

• Hosts
  • Male USB Type A / male 15-pin HD connectors.
  • Compatible with any USB-enabled host computer, including:
    • Any USB-enabled SUN, including SUN Blade 100, Sun Blade1000, SUN Ray and SUN Fire™ 280R.
    • PCs with USB-enabled OS (Win 98/2000/XP) and USB ports.
    • HP J5000
    • PCs with USB-enabled BIOS (legacy USB support) and USB ports.
    • Any MAC G4, G5 or Xserve.
  • Compatible with NTI UNIMUX KVM Switch.
  • Keyboard and mouse presence are emulated 100% of the time so the computer boots error-free.
• Local Access
  • Crisp and clear 1920x1440 video resolution.
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Female USB Type A connectors.
  • NTI recommends using identical keyboards and mice at local and remote units.
• Cables
  • CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 UTP straight through cable for TIA/EIA-568B wiring terminated with standard RJ45 connectors (not included).

Remote Unit Details:

• Monitor
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Supports XGA/VGA/SVGA monitors.
  A multiscan VGA monitor is required to display the different video outputs from different platforms.
  • Automatic video quality adjustment provides optimum image quality for various lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable.
  • On Screen Display (OSD) menus provide additional control, allowing users to fine-tune video image quality and adjust for cable skew.
  • Video skew can be adjusted up to 1000 feet via OSD menus to prevent color separation, allowing the use of CAT6 cable.
  • Supports the DDC2B protocol.
• Devices
  • Female USB Type A connectors.
  • Supports most USB keyboards with Windows, SUN or MAC layout, and most USB mice (up to three buttons) or trackballs, including:
    • USB IntelliMouse (scrollwheel).
    • Microsoft, Logitech or Kensington wheel mice or trackballs on MAC computers (support for all buttons).
    • Logitech Cordless Elite Duo.
    • Crystal Vision keyboard with touchpad.
    • Gyration keyboard/mouse.
  • The XTENDEX CAT5 USB KVM Extender will only work with USB keyboards and mice. It is not designed to support other USB devices.
  • Compatible with all NTI UNIMUX KVM Switches.

NTI ST-C5USBV Specifications: