StarTech.com dvi over cat5e/6 kvm extender Switch User Manual


 
Instruction Manual
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LED Indicators
Power LED (Green)
On: The system is powered and ready to use
O: The system is not powered
Link LED (Green)
On: Local and Remote extenders are able to communicate
across the link
O: There is no communication between the local and
remote extenders
USB LED (Green)
On: The local extender and the host computer are
communicating with each other and working
Flashing: The host has suspended communication with the
local extender
O: The host and the local extender are not communicating
or not connected
Video LED (Green)
On: HDCP (digital rights management) content is being
transmitted
Flashing: Video (non-HDCP) content is being transmitted
O: No video is being transmitted
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
Notes
Uncoiled Coiled
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