USB-8×8 Smart-e 8×8 USB Matrix and Extender

£4,795.00 inc VAT

The USB-8×8 is a USB switch with Cat 5-8 outputs. The unit allows the selection and transmission of up to 8 different computers to up to 8 peripherals e.g. Touch screen, Mouse, Keyboard or memory stick. The peripherals can be located at  distances of up to 100m CAT 5-8 cable for USB V2 or up to 300m for Human Interface Devices (HIDs) Switch and distribute 8 USB V2 host ports to 8 remote peripherals located up to 100m of CAT 5-8 twisted pair cable.

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The USB-8×8 is a USB switch with Cat 5-8 outputs. The unit allows the selection and transmission of up to 8 different computers to up to 8 peripherals e.g. Touch screen, Mouse, Keyboard. The peripherals can be located at distances of up to 100m CAT 5-8 cable.

The USB-8×8 offers a cost effective solution of connecting multiple computers to multiple USB peripherals. Up to 8 independent PCs can be selected to up to 8 different peripherals. The peripherals can be located up to 100m from the PCs, connecting via Cat 5-8 cable.

High speed 36 Mbps connectivity is achievable for both USB V1.1 and V2 devices. Selection of PCs is via a RS422 control port on the front of the unit using standard Smart-e protocol. There is also a control panel option allowing individual user selection.

The unit can be populated with 8 way modules allowing flexible configurations to match system requiremen.

The USB-8×8 is designed to fit easily into standard 19” racks and is quick and easy to install with minimal Configuration.

  • Uses easy to install, inexpensive CAT5e-8
  • Outputs reach up to 100m
  • Supports USB v2.0 up to 36Mbps
  • Single CAT5e-8 for USB and power
  • Break before make switching
  • Available as an 8×4 or 8×8
  • Supplies remote power to receivers
  • Simple RS422 control
  • 4 port USB receiver hub
  • High ground loop immunity
  • Chassis fits standard 19″ racks
  • Uses Smart-e standard control protocol
  • Independent control panel
  • Use with a Smart-e video matrix for integrated KVM solution
  • 3 Year warranty

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