StarTech.com DisplayPort KVM Extender
Best long-range KVM solution for remote server room management.
This is the ultimate solution for controlling a remote workstation without sacrificing visual fidelity or responsiveness. By leveraging fiber optics, it eliminates the lag and interference common in network-based setups, though you sacrifice the flexibility of using existing ethernet infrastructure for a dedicated, point-to-point connection.
$762.99
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Who it's for
- IT professionals managing hardware in separate, secure server rooms
- Users working in environments with high electromagnetic interference
- Designers and editors requiring perfect, high-resolution remote visuals
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers needing a cost-effective connectivity solution
- Users without experience handling or terminating fiber optic cabling
- Teams needing frequent, temporary, or highly flexible workstation reconfigurations
Performance breakdown
Signal Range
Fiber optic transmission delivers reliable control over impressive, interference-free distances.
Visual Fidelity
Uncompressed 4K at 60Hz ensures zero degradation for high-resolution displays.
Setup Simplicity
Plug-and-play fiber connectivity eliminates complex network configuration and driver headaches.
Peripheral Versatility
Three HID ports handle standard inputs well, though limited for advanced peripherals.
Build Integrity
Rugged steel chassis provides the durability needed for industrial or server environments.
Compatibility
OS-independent architecture ensures seamless operation across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
Key Specs
Extends KVM switch/console or PC up to 984ft (300m) with multimode cabling or 1640ft (500m) with single-mode cabling
Supports resolutions up to 4K 60Hz (3840x2160 at 60Hz, 4
4:4)
DisplayPort 1.2 compliant
EDID Passthrough
3x USB HID ports for mouse/keyboard
OS Independent (Windows, macOS, Linux)
No drivers or software required
Point-to-point fiber connection
SFP+ slots support MSA compliant modules (pre-installed multi-mode SFP+ modules)
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