Gefen upgrades two KVM extenders for digital displays
April 25, 2005
WOODLAND HLLS, Calif. —Two new KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders from Gefen support digital video displays equipped with DVI plus companion peripherals in addition to the standard keyboard and mouse, according to a news release. Gefen's new CAT5-1000 HD and CAT5-7000 HD use a sender and receiver methodology connected by cost-effective CAT-5 cables to link the computer to its remote peripherals. The CAT5-1000 HD supports the extension of one DVI display and USB up to 150 feet from the computer using just one CAT-5 cable. The CAT5-7000 HD supports the extension of two DVI displays, USB, PS/2, RS-232 and audio plus a microphone up to 150 feet using multiple CAT-5 cables. "Extending computer equipment beyond the format specifications requires an extension method that will guarantee remote performance, especially with digital video displays' higher resolutions," said Hagai Gefen, president. "Our upgraded CAT-5 KVM extenders ensure digital video retains its clarity and the accompanying peripherals perform remotely with just as much speed as if connected locally." Gefen's upgraded KVM extenders offer a method of extending the workspace away from the computer without networking. The plug-and-play system takes minutes to install and requires one 5V DC power supply to feed the system, which can be connected at either end.