StarTech.com 4K 60Hz HDMI Fiber Extender 1000m LC ST121HD20FXA2
The StarTech.com ST121HD20FXA2 4K 60Hz HDMI Fiber Extender kit reliably transmits Ultra HD video and 7.1 channel audio up to 1000 meters over a single-strand LC fiber cable, ensuring pristine signal integrity across large facilities.
- Extended Reach: Transmits 4K 60Hz HDMI signals up to 1000m over LC fiber, enabling video distribution across large campuses or multiple floors without signal degradation.
- High Fidelity A/V: Supports 4K 60Hz resolution with HDR10 and 7.1 channel audio, delivering crystal-clear visuals and immersive sound for critical presentations and digital signage.
- Integrated Control: Extends RS-232 and IR signals over the same fiber link, allowing remote control of source devices and displays from a centralized location.
- Robust Protection: Features 8 kV ESD protection and HDCP 2.2 compliance, safeguarding equipment from electrical surges and ensuring secure content transmission.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com ST121HD20FXA2 is a purpose-built 4K 60Hz HDMI fiber extender kit, capable of transmitting Ultra HD video and 7.1 channel audio up to 1000 meters over a single-strand LC fiber cable, supporting both single-mode and multi-mode fiber infrastructure.
Engineered for enterprise environments, this extender kit includes both a transmitter and receiver, ensuring end-to-end signal integrity with HDCP 2.2 and HDR10 support, crucial for protected commercial content and vibrant visual displays.
- Core Functionality: Extends 4K 60Hz HDMI video and 7.1 channel audio over 1000 meters of LC fiber, enabling high-resolution displays in distant locations without signal loss.
- Versatile Fiber Support: Compatible with both single-mode and multi-mode fiber cabling, allowing for flexible deployment within existing or new network infrastructures.
- Remote Device Control: Integrates RS-232 and IR extension, providing centralized control over source equipment and remote displays, reducing the need for on-site adjustments.
- Enhanced Visuals: Supports High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10) and 18 Gbit/s bandwidth, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp contrast for impactful visual communication.
- Operational Value: Features 8 kV ESD protection and robust construction, minimizing downtime from electrical surges and extending the operational lifespan of the equipment.
This fiber extender provides a reliable and high-performance solution for businesses requiring extended 4K HDMI distribution with integrated control capabilities.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
Long-Distance 4K Digital Signage
In large retail spaces, corporate campuses, or public venues, maintaining crisp 4K digital signage over hundreds of meters is challenging with traditional copper cabling. This extender reliably transmits 4K 60Hz video up to 1000m over fiber, ensuring vibrant, high-impact visual communication across expansive areas.
Retail chains, corporate headquarters, convention centers, public transportation hubs
Centralized A/V Control for Conference Rooms
Managing multiple conference room displays and source devices from a central IT hub often requires complex wiring and on-site troubleshooting. This solution extends HDMI, RS-232, and IR signals over a single fiber, enabling remote control of A/V equipment and simplifying meeting room management.
Mid-market offices, legal firms, financial institutions, educational institutions
High-Resolution Command Center Displays
Command and control centers demand flawless, real-time 4K video feeds from various sources to large display walls, often requiring signals to travel significant distances. The extender delivers uncompressed 4K 60Hz video with HDR10 support, ensuring critical operational data is displayed with absolute clarity and fidelity.
Network operations centers, security monitoring facilities, emergency services, industrial control rooms
Key Features
Maximum transfer distance: 1000 m
Extends 4K 60Hz HDMI signals over long distances, enabling high-resolution video distribution across large facilities without signal degradation.
Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 pixels at 60 Hz
Delivers pristine Ultra HD video quality, ensuring sharp, detailed images for critical presentations, digital signage, or medical imaging applications.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 10 supported
Provides enhanced contrast and color accuracy, making visual content more vibrant and impactful for viewers.
RS-232 and IR extension
Allows remote control of source devices and displays over the same fiber cable, simplifying management and reducing the need for on-site intervention.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection: 8 kV
Safeguards connected equipment from electrical surges, enhancing system reliability and extending hardware lifespan in demanding environments.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
Deploys for command centers, public information displays, and secure video distribution across large government facilities, leveraging fiber's inherent security and long reach.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Utilizes for medical imaging displays, operating room monitors, and patient information systems where high-resolution video needs to be extended across large hospital campuses.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Implements for control room monitoring, factory floor displays, and safety signage, benefiting from fiber's immunity to electromagnetic interference in industrial environments.
Retail & Hospitality
Employs for large-scale digital signage, lobby displays, and conference room presentations in multi-story hotels or expansive retail centers, ensuring consistent 4K visual quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of fiber optic cables are compatible with this extender?
This HDMI fiber extender is compatible with both single-mode and multi-mode LC fiber optic cabling, offering flexibility for integration into various existing or new fiber infrastructures.
Can this extender transmit control signals like RS-232 and IR along with the HDMI video?
Yes, the StarTech.com ST121HD20FXA2 is designed to extend RS-232 serial and Infrared (IR) control signals over the same single-strand LC fiber cable, allowing for remote management of connected devices.
Does this extender support content protection for commercial media?
Yes, this extender supports HDCP 2.2, ensuring compliance with content protection standards required for transmitting protected commercial video and audio signals.
What is the maximum bandwidth supported by this HDMI fiber extender?
The extender supports a bandwidth of 18 Gbit/s, which is sufficient to transmit uncompressed 4K 60Hz video with HDR10 and 7.1 channel audio without any loss in quality.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.