StarTech.com SV565UTPU USB VGA KVM Extender 500ft Cat5/Cat6
The StarTech.com SV565UTPU USB VGA KVM Console Extender enables IT professionals to manage a server or KVM switch from up to 500 feet (150 meters) away over standard Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cabling.
- Extended Reach: Control KVMs or PCs up to 500 feet away, enabling flexible placement of critical hardware in secure or remote locations.
- Centralized Management: Operate multiple computers via a KVM switch from a single, convenient console, streamlining IT administration tasks.
- VGA & USB Support: Connects seamlessly to existing VGA monitors and USB keyboards/mice, ensuring compatibility with standard IT peripherals.
- Plug-and-Play Setup: Includes all necessary PC connection cables for immediate deployment, minimizing installation time and complexity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com SV565UTPU is a USB VGA KVM Console Extender, extending control of a server or KVM switch up to 500 feet (150 meters) over standard Cat5 or Cat6 UTP network cable. It supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, ensuring critical resources are managed remotely and efficiently.
Engineered for operational continuity, this extender integrates effortlessly into existing IT environments, providing a reliable method for managing systems in secure data closets, manufacturing floors, or remote offices. Robust wired connectivity ensures stable signal transmission, ideal for maintaining uptime and reducing operational expenses.
- Core Functionality: Extends USB and VGA KVM or PC control up to 500 feet (150 meters), allowing for flexible placement of servers in secure or environmentally controlled areas.
- High Compatibility: Supports standard USB keyboards and mice, alongside VGA monitors, ensuring broad compatibility with existing IT hardware and reducing procurement complexities.
- Simplified Deployment: Comes with PC connection cables included, facilitating a quick and straightforward installation process right out of the box.
- Reliable Connectivity: Utilizes standard Cat5 or Cat6 UTP cabling for stable and consistent signal transmission, crucial for uninterrupted remote system management.
- Operational Value: Enhances IT efficiency by enabling remote troubleshooting and maintenance, minimizing travel time and ensuring rapid response to system events.
This KVM extender is an essential tool for organizations seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure management with reliable, extended-distance control.
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What This Solves
Remote Server Management
IT teams need to manage critical servers or KVM switches in secure data closets, server rooms, or distant environmentally controlled areas. The SV565UTPU extends USB and VGA console access up to 500 feet, allowing administrators to operate systems as if locally present, reducing response times and improving efficiency.
Corporate data centers, secure government facilities, manufacturing control rooms, distributed campus networks
Industrial PC Control
Industrial PCs or specialized equipment on a factory floor require local control, but the operating environment is harsh or requires a separate, clean control station. This extender enables placing the PC in a protected enclosure while the operator works from a safer, more comfortable console up to 500 feet away, enhancing worker safety and equipment longevity.
Industrial automation, factory floor operations, logistics warehouses, cleanroom environments
Centralized KVM Access
Organizations utilize KVM switches to manage multiple servers, but the console needs to be accessible from a different room or floor for convenience or security. The extender seamlessly integrates with existing KVM switches, extending their console ports over Cat5/Cat6 cable, consolidating IT management to a single, easily accessible workstation.
Network operations centers, IT support desks, multi-floor office buildings, small to mid-sized data centers
Key Features
500ft (150m) Extension
Extends USB and VGA KVM or PC control up to 500 feet, enabling flexible placement of critical hardware in secure or remote locations.
1024 x 768 Resolution
Supports a maximum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, providing clear and legible display for server management and system diagnostics.
USB Keyboard & Mouse Support
Connects to standard USB keyboards and mice, ensuring familiar and responsive control for IT administrators.
VGA Video Connectivity
Utilizes VGA for video signal transmission, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of legacy and current monitors used in IT environments.
Cat5/Cat6 UTP Cabling
Leverages readily available and cost-effective Cat5 or Cat6 UTP network cables for reliable and long-distance signal transmission.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
To manage production line control systems or industrial PCs from a centralized, climate-controlled office, improving operational safety and efficiency.
Government & Public Sector
For securely managing servers in restricted access areas or data centers, ensuring compliance with physical security protocols while enabling remote IT administration.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
To control specialized medical equipment or lab servers from a separate workstation, maintaining sterile environments and protecting sensitive data.
Education & Research
For managing server racks in campus data centers or specialized lab environments from a central IT office, reducing travel time across large facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cabling is required for this KVM extender?
The StarTech.com SV565UTPU uses standard Cat5 or Cat6 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) network cabling to extend the KVM console up to 500 feet (150 meters). This allows for integration with existing network infrastructure.
What is the maximum video resolution supported by this extender?
This KVM extender supports a maximum video resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This resolution is sufficient for most server management tasks and basic graphical interfaces.
Can this extender be used with an existing KVM switch?
Yes, the SV565UTPU is designed to extend the console ports of an existing KVM switch, allowing you to manage multiple computers from a remote location as if you were directly connected to the KVM switch.
Are the necessary PC connection cables included with the product?
Yes, the StarTech.com SV565UTPU includes the required PC connection cables, providing a ready-to-use solution right out of the box and simplifying deployment.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year Warranty
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.