ATEN VM7584K1 4-Port 10G Multimode Fiber Optical Input Card
Overview
The VM7584K1 is a four-port 10G optical input card designed for ATEN modular matrix switchers, providing multimode fiber (OM3, LC duplex) connectivity at distances up to 300m (approximately 985 ft). Where copper HDMI runs hit their distance ceiling — typically well under 100m without active extension — this card lets you feed sources into the matrix chassis directly over fiber, eliminating the need for separate extenders at each input. Each of the four bi-directional SFP+ (LC) ports handles a full 10G optical signal, and four IR channels (Mini Stereo Jack Female, Black) allow IR pass-through from the source end back to the display location. If your deployment requires distances beyond 300m — long campus runs or between buildings — consider the VM7584K2 (singlemode, SM, LC duplex, Blue), which reaches up to 10km.
Compatibility
The VM7584K1 is an input card for ATEN's modular matrix switcher platform. It is designed to install into ATEN VM-series modular matrix chassis — specifically the ATEN VM-series modular matrix line such as the VM3200 and VM1600 families that accept hot-swappable I/O cards. Verify your chassis accepts 10G fiber input cards before ordering; not all VM-series chassis generations share the same card slot specification. The card pairs with compatible ATEN fiber output cards on the receiver end. OM3 multimode fiber cabling with LC duplex connectors is required at the installation site — this card does not include fiber cable runs. The link indicators (4 Orange LEDs) confirm active connections per port at the card faceplate.
Installation Notes
Operating humidity range is 0–80% RH, non-condensing — standard for equipment rooms but not suitable for outdoor or high-condensation environments without additional enclosure protection. Firmware v1.1.101 (released 2025-05-22, file vm7584-v1.1.101.zip) is available for field upgrade. Cards are sold in carton lots of 2 units. For rack-mount chassis products in this line, physical dimensions follow an LxWxH format rather than the standard WxDxH convention — confirm orientation when planning rack space.
