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VGA PS/2 KVM Extender via CAT5

Extend control up to 600 feet (183 meters) from PC or NTI switch with no loss of signal

Also known as: KVM extender, cat5 kvm extension, keyboard monitor mouse extend, remote kvm cat 5.
Available Models:
· 91 meter extenders
· 183 meter extenders
· 300 feet extenders
· 600 feet extenders

Additional Product Information

View Application Note Application Note: Quick Reconfiguration between Secure/ Non-Secure Data Centers
View Application Note Application Note: Surge Protection for CATx Cable
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View CAD Drawings CAD Drawings:
ST-C5KVM-600
ST-C5KVM-300
ST-C5KVMA-600
ST-C5KVMA-300
ST-C5KVMRS-600
 Extend control up to 600 feet (183 meters) from PC or NTI switch with no loss of signal
XTENDEX® ST-C5KVM-600 (Remote and Local Unit)		 Available Options:
· Audio
· RS232



RoHS Compliant KVM Extender via CAT5

Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.

Features & Applications

The KVM extender provides local and remote KVM (PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and VGA monitor) access to a PC or NTI KVM switch up to 300 feet (91 meters) or 600 feet (183 meters) away using CAT5/5e/6 UTP cable.
  • Sharpest and clearest VGA quality over CAT5 of any manufacturer.
  • Supports two users: one local and one remote.
  • Local unit provides local KVM access.
  • Supports resolutions to 1920x1440.
  • Allows local and remote access to network servers.
  • Built-in surge protection.
  • Optional external surge protection available.
  • Available with optional stereo audio or RS232 control.
  • Keep-alive keboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation.
  • Use in-house CAT5 wiring to locate a keyboard, monitor and mouse remotely.
  • Optional VESA mounting bracket is available for mounting the remote unit to the back of a flat panel monitor.

Specifications

Local Unit

Host Connection

  • Supports a PC, SUN Fire™ V20z, or NTI Switch.
  • Multiplatform support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2000/2003/2008, Linux, and FreeBSD.
  • Male 15-pin HD/male 6-pin miniDIN connectors for PC or NTI KVM switch.
  • Optional RS232 support - female 9-pin D connector.
  • Optional stereo audio support - 3.5mm stereo plug.

Local Access

  • Crisp and clear 1920x1440 video resolution.
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • Compatible with Japanese keyboard layout.
  • Supports PS/2 mice including the IBM ScrollPoint mouse.
  • NTI recommends using identical keyboards and mice at local and remote units.
  • Optional RS232 support - male 9-pin D connector.
  • Optional stereo audio support - 3.5mm stereo jack.

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F).
  • Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-20°F to 140°F).
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.

Power

  • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
  • Power Consumption: 10W.

MTBF

  • ST-C5KVM-L-600: 82,597 hrs, ST-C5KVMA-L-600: 82,073 hrs, ST-C5KVMRS-L-600: 80,292 hrs, ST-C5KVM-L-300: 88,969 hrs, ST-C5KVMA-L-300: 88,128 hrs

Dimensions

  • WxDxH (in.): 3.5x3.1x1.2
    WxDxH (mm): 88x78x30)
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs
    Weight: .54 kg

Regulatory Approvals

  • CE
  • FCC
  • RoHS

Warranty

  • Two years

Remote Unit

  • Supports resolutions up to 1920x1440; refer to the resolution charts below for resolutions at different lengths.
  • Female 15-pin HD connector.
  • Female 6-pin miniDIN connectors.
  • Compatible with Japanese keyboard layout.
  • Supports PS/2 mice including the IBM ScrollPoint mouse.
  • Optional 3.5mm stereo audio connection.
  • Optional male 9-pin D connector for RS232.

Video Quality Adjustment

  • ST-C5KVM-600: automatically adjusts the video quality to compensate for varying lengths of CAT5 cable.
  • ST-C5KVM-300: video quality adjustment for different lengths of CAT5/5e/6 cable is done manually.
  • Test Pattern for Cable Length

Power

  • ST-C5KVM(A)-300
    • Local and remote unit: 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via AC adapter.
    • Power Consumption: 10W (each - local and remote unit).
  • ST-C5KVM-300I
    • 110 or 220 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz via IEC connector.

MTBF

MTBF
NTI Part # MTBF (hrs)
ST-C5KVM-300 (local) 88,969
ST-C5KVMA-300 (local) 88,128
ST-C5KVM-300 (remote) 86,881
ST-C5KVMA-300 (remote) 85,768

Environmental

  • Operating temperature: 0°C to 38°C (32°F to 100°F).
  • Storage temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-20°F to 140°F).
  • Operating and Storage Relative Humidity: 17 to 90% non-condensing RH.

Dimensions

  • WxDxH (in.): 3.5x3.1x1.2
    WxDxH (mm): 88x78x30
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs
    Weight: .54 kg

Regulatory Approvals

  • CE
  • FCC
  • RoHS

Warranty

  • Two years

XTENDEX extends control up to 600 feet (183 meters) from PC or NTI switch with no loss of signal
XTENDEX extends control up to 600 feet (183 meters) from PC or NTI switch with no loss of signal

Options

Stereo Audio

  • Available on ST-C5KVM-600 and ST-C5KVM-300.
  • Stereo audio can be heard both locally and remotely.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/-1 dB.
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 76 dBA.
  • Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise (THD+N): 0.017%.
  • Stereo crosstalk: -70 dB.
  • Input impedance: 10k Ohms.
  • Line level output; supports multimedia speakers.
  • Maximum I/O levels: 3.1Vp-p (line level).
  • CD quality audio output.
 KVM Extender with Audio Option
ST-C5KVMA-600

RS232 Control

  • Available on ST-C5KVM-600.
  • Supports TXD, RXD, DTR, DSR, CTS and RTS.
  • Baud rate up to 56000.
  • Support for a touch screen monitor.
 KVM Extender with RS232 Option
ST-C5KVMRS-600

CATx Surge Protector

  • Protects equipment running on CATx unshielded
    twisted pair (UTP) cable against the effects of
    electrostatic discharge, faulty wiring and lightning.
  • The use of two protectors on each end of the line will provide increased protection for each end against surges.
  • Protected Pins: (1,2) (3,6) (ppression: 22Vpeak @ 100A 2/4,5) and (7,8) pass through
  • Impedance: 85 to 115 Ohms
  • Surge Su10µs
  • Dimensions WxDxH (in): 1x3.6x0.9
    Dimensions WxDxH (mm): 25x91x23
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VESA Mounting Bracket

  • Use to mount the remote unit to the back of a flat panel monitor.
  • Compliant to VESA 75 mm and 100 mm mounting hole patterns.
  • Dimensions WxH (in): 9.7x4.8
    Dimensions WxH (mm): 246x122
  • Compatible with the remote unit only.

VESA Mounting Bracket - for mounting local or remote unit to back of flat panel monitor
Remote unit mounted to the back of a flat panel monitor using ST-C5MK-VESA mounting kit

Also available:
ST-C5KVM-600
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable
Distance (feet)
Distance (meters)
 Resolution
CAT5/
CAT5e
(UTP)
600
183
 1024x768 at 60Hz
400
122
1280x1024 at 60Hz
300
91
1600x1200 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/
CAT5e
(STP),
CAT6
(UTP)
300
91
1024x768 at 60Hz
200
61
1280x1024 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1920x1440 at 60Hz
ST-C5KVM-300
Distances and Resolutions for
CAT5/CAT5e and CAT6 cables
Cable
Distance (feet)
Distance (meters)
 Resolution
CAT5/
CAT5e
(UTP)
300
91
1280x1024 at 60Hz
150
46
1600x1200 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1920x1440 at 60Hz
CAT5/
CAT5e
(STP),
CAT6
(UTP)
300
91
1024x768 at 60Hz
150
46
1280x1024 at 60Hz
100
30.5
1600x1200 at 60Hz
  Note: CAT6 cable has a higher skew than CAT5/5e cable, which causes colors to
smear. Since these extenders do not have internal skew compensation, they
work at shorter distances with CAT6 cable.

KVM Extenders
NTI Part # Supported
Features		 # to
Quote		 Download a
PDF Manual
ST-C5KVM-600 KVM PDF Manual
ST-C5KVMA-600 KVM + audio
ST-C5KVMRS-600 KVM + RS232
ST-C5KVM-300 KVM PDF Manual
ST-C5KVMA-300 KVM + audio
ST-C5KVM-300I KVM + internal power supply
ST-C5MK-VESA VESA Mounting Kit Installation Instruction Manual
XTENDEX-SP CATx Surge Protector
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KVM Extenders
Supported
Features		 NTI Part # Download a
PDF Manual
KVM ST-C5KVM-600 PDF Manual
KVM + audio ST-C5KVMA-600
KVM + RS232 ST-C5KVMRS-600
KVM ST-C5KVM-300 PDF Manual
KVM + audio ST-C5KVMA-300
KVM + internal power supply ST-C5KVM-300I
VESA Mounting Kit ST-C5MK-VESA Installation Instruction Manual
CATx Surge Protector XTENDEX-SP