What are KVM Extenders?
What are KVM Extenders?
DisplayPort Extenders
ADDERLink® XD C650
- Quad-head HD60 or single-head 4K60 DisplayPort™ video, transparent high-speed USB 2.0, plus digital and analogue audio
- Video, USB and audio transmitted on a single cable using a point-to-point extension protocol for ultra-low latency
- Flexibility between copper CATx and fiber connectivity
Product code(s): XD-C650P-DP-XX
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ADDERLink® XD612
- Single or dual-head HD60 DisplayPort™ video, four USB 2.0 (HID) ports, plus digital and analogue audio
- Video, USB and audio transmitted on a single cable using a point-to-point extension protocol for ultra-low latency
- Flexibility between copper CATx and fiber connectivity
Product code(s): XD612-DP-XX
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ADDERLink® XD614
- Quad-head HD60 or single-head 4K60 DisplayPort™ video, four USB 2.0 (HID) ports, plus digital and analogue audio
- Video, USB and audio transmitted on a single cable using a point-to-point extension protocol for ultra-low latency
- Flexibility between copper CATx and fiber connectivity
Product code(s): XD614P-DP-XX
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ADDERLink® XD641
- Single-head 4K60 DisplayPort™ video, four USB 2.0 (HID) ports, plus digital and analogue audio
- Video, USB and audio transmitted on a single cable using a point-to-point extension protocol for ultra-low latency
- Flexibility between copper CATx and fiber connectivity
Product code(s): XD641P-DP-XX
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DVI Extenders
ADDERLink® XD150
- Ext. Distance: Up to 150m
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Screens: 1
Product code(s): XD150
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ADDERLink® XD150FX
- Ext. Distance: Up to 4km
- Resolution: Up to 2560x1600@60Hz
- Number of Screens: 1
Product code(s): XD150FX-MM, XD150FX-SM
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ADDERLink X-DVI PRO
- Ext. Distance: Up to 50m
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Screens: Up to 1
Product code(s): X-DVIPRO-XX
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ADDERLink X-DVI PRO-MS
- Ext Distance: Up to 50m over a twin CATx cable
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Screens: Up to 2
Product code(s): X-DVIPRO-MS2
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ADDERLink® X-USB PRO
- Ext. Distance: Up to 300m over single CATx cable
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Screens: 1
Product code(s): X-USBPRO
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ADDERLink X-USB PRO MS
- Ext. Distance: Up to 300m over single CATx cable
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Screens: Up to 2
Product code(s): X-USBPRO-MS2
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ADDERLink® X200
- Ext. Distance: Up to 200m over CAT5 or higher UTP cable
- Resolution: Up to 1600x1200
- Number of Computers: Up to 2
Product code(s): X200/R; X200A/R; X200AS/R; X200-USB/P; X200A-USB/P; X200AS-USB/P
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ADDERLink X50
- Ext. Distance: Up to 50m over CAT5 or higher UTP cable
- Resolution: Up to 1920x1200@60Hz
- Number of Computers: 1
Product code(s): X50; X50-MS2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a KVM extender and how does it work?
A KVM extender enables users to control a computer or server from a remote location by transmitting keyboard, video, and mouse signals over long distances.
It ensures seamless operation without lag, making it ideal for environments where computers must be secured or kept separate from users, such as data centers, industrial facilities, and broadcast control rooms. KVM extenders enhance security, reduce noise and heat in workspaces, and maintain high-performance access to critical systems.
What are the benefits of a KVM extender?
Key benefits of a KVM extender include enhanced security by allowing computers to be stored in controlled environments, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and tampering. By relocating systems, they also minimize heat and noise in workspaces.
For example, in broadcast control rooms, operators can manage high-performance editing and live production systems remotely, ensuring a quiet and distraction-free environment.
Do KVM extenders support high-resolution video?
Yes, many KVM extenders support high-resolution video, including 4K Ultra HD, while maintaining image quality over long distances. Designed to minimize latency, they ensure real-time interaction, which is essential for applications like video editing and live broadcasting.
For example, in post-production studios, KVM extenders allow editors to work seamlessly on high-resolution content without compression artifacts, ensuring precise color accuracy and smooth playback across multiple monitors.
What is a USB KVM extender?
A USB KVM extender allows users to extend not only keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) signals but also USB peripherals over long distances. This enables seamless operation of devices such as external drives, touchscreens, or graphics tablets in environments where computers are housed in secure or remote locations.
For example, in healthcare settings, USB KVM extenders allow medical professionals to interact with imaging systems or diagnostic tools from a sterile environment while keeping the computer safely stored in a controlled area.
What input does a KVM extender support?