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The Black Box IC408A-R2 is a USB 2.0 extender designed to overcome the standard 16 ft limitation for USB devices. It allows you to deploy up to four USB 2.0 peripherals, such as keyboards, mice, webcams, or specialized industrial sensors, up to 328 feet away from the host computer. This is achieved by leveraging standard CatX network cabling, making it suitable for scenarios where the host PC must be located in a secure or climate-controlled environment, away from the actual device usage points. Think of deploying this for remote control stations in manufacturing or extending access to a shared USB device across a large office floor.
This extender is designed for USB 2.0 devices. It is compatible with any host system (PC, server, or workstation) that provides USB 2.0 ports. The receiver unit connects to the remote USB devices, and the transmitter unit connects to the host. It requires a single CatX cable (Cat5e or better recommended for optimal performance) for each extender unit. It is not designed for USB 3.0 or higher speeds, so high-bandwidth devices like external SSDs or high-resolution video capture devices may not function correctly.
Installation involves connecting the transmitter unit to the host computer via USB and the receiver unit to the remote USB devices. A single CatX cable (up to 328 ft) links the transmitter and receiver. Ensure the CatX cable run is not subject to excessive electromagnetic interference, which can degrade USB signal integrity. The system draws power from the host USB port via the transmitter, so ensure the host port can supply sufficient power for the extender itself and the connected devices. The receiver unit also requires power, typically supplied via a dedicated power adapter (sold separately or included, verify SKU details).
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