Black Box KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 DVI-D KVM Extender with Fiber SFP

Overview

The Black Box KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 is a DVI-D KVM extender designed for deployments where the keyboard, video, and mouse console must be separated from the host system — common in broadcast control rooms, secure operations centers, and industrial environments where keeping computing hardware away from the operator station is a hard requirement. The unit ships in black and is built around DVI-D video transport, making it a direct fit for workflows tied to DVI-equipped workstations and displays.

Black Box's KVX series is engineered for KVM extension in demanding commercial and enterprise environments. The KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 variant includes an SFP slot, which means the fiber transport medium is field-selectable — you choose the SFP module to match your cabling plant (single-mode, multi-mode, or wavelength), rather than being locked into a fixed fiber type at purchase. That flexibility matters in facilities where cable runs vary by zone or where a future infrastructure change might alter reach requirements.

Key Features

• DVI-D Video Transport: Native DVI-D signal handling avoids analog conversion artifacts. If your source workstation and display are both DVI-equipped, there is no conversion penalty in the signal chain.
• SFP-Based Fiber Interface: The user-installable SFP module lets you match fiber type and reach to your specific cable plant — a meaningful advantage over fixed-fiber extenders when your runs span multiple building zones or require future flexibility.
• Black Box KVX Platform: Part of Black Box's established Black Box KVM and extension product line, which has broad deployment history in broadcast, government, and control-room environments.

Integration and Compatibility

The KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 is intended for integration into existing KVM infrastructure where DVI-D is the video standard. Verify SFP module compatibility with Black Box before ordering — not all third-party SFPs are supported on every KVX unit. For full specification details including maximum resolution, reach, USB HID support, and power requirements, consult the Black Box product datasheet for this specific part number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What video interface does the KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 support?

A: The KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 uses DVI-D for video transport on both the local and remote units.

Q: Does the KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 use a fixed fiber connection or a pluggable SFP?

A: It uses a pluggable SFP module, allowing you to select the fiber type and reach distance appropriate for your cable plant rather than being locked to a fixed transceiver.

Q: What color is the KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 unit?

A: The unit is black.

Q: Where can I find full technical specifications for the KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2?

A: Full specifications — including supported resolutions, maximum extension distance, USB support, and power input — are available in the Black Box datasheet for this part number directly from Black Box.

Eden Phillips

The KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 stands out within the Black Box KVX fiber lineup specifically because of the SFP-based transport rather than a hardwired fiber pigtail — a detail that matters more than it looks at first glance when you are planning a multi-zone control room or a phased infrastructure buildout where your fiber runs are not all the same type.

Technical Highlights:

• DVI-D Interface: Keeps the signal all-digital end to end — no DAC stage, no conversion loss. Correct fit for workstations and displays that have not migrated to DisplayPort or HDMI.
• Pluggable SFP Module: Field-selectable fiber type means you are not committed to a single transceiver spec at purchase time. Match the SFP to your actual cable plant — single-mode for long campus runs, multi-mode for in-building hops.
• Black Box KVX Platform: The KVX series has established deployment history in broadcast master control, government secure facilities, and process-control environments where the extender must be reliable and unattended for extended periods.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm SFP module compatibility directly with Black Box before procurement — third-party SFPs may not be validated for this unit, and an incompatible transceiver is a common cause of link instability in fiber KVM deployments.
• Evidence for this specific SKU is limited; obtain the Black Box datasheet for KVXLCF-100-SFPBN1-R2 (sometimes searched as KVXLCF 100 SFPBN1 R2) before finalizing resolution, distance, and USB HID support against your project requirements.

This unit is best positioned for control-room and secure-facility builds where DVI-D is the established video standard, fiber is already in the cable plant, and the team needs SFP flexibility across zones with different reach requirements.