ATEN CE624 USB DVI Dual-View HDBaseT 2.0 KVM Extender
Overview
The CE624 is the receiver unit (CE624R) in ATEN's HDBaseT 2.0 KVM extension system, designed to place a workstation console — keyboard, mouse, and dual DVI displays — up to 100 meters from the host unit over a single Cat 6 or Cat 6a cable. The core deployment problem it solves: separating an operator console from a locked equipment room or server closet without sacrificing dual-monitor workflow. Single-view resolution tops out at 1920x1200 over 100m (Cat 6/6a) or 90m (Cat 5e) — enough for a full-resolution DVI-D workstation monitor. Dual-view mode supports up to 1080p at 100m, so operators running side-by-side displays don't have to trade distance for usable resolution.
Compatibility
The CE624R receiver pairs exclusively with the ATEN CE624 transmitter (CE624L) to form a complete local/remote KVM extension link. It is part of ATEN's ATEN KVM extender line and is engineered for use within the broader KVM extender category. The RJ-45 unit-to-unit port accepts a single structured cable run — Cat 5e for runs to 90m, Cat 6 or Cat 6a for the full 100m reach. Two orange-coded video output ports support dual DVI monitor connections at the remote console. The wakeup button allows the remote operator to wake a sleeping host without walking back to the equipment room — relevant in security operations centers or control rooms where the host is physically inaccessible. The firmware upgrade slide switch supports field updates without removing the unit from its rack mount position.
Installation Notes
Mount orientation follows ATEN's rack product convention: published WxDxH dimensions are expressed in LxWxH format — verify orientation before ordering a rack shelf or blanking panel. Operating humidity must stay at or below 80% RH non-condensing; avoid installations in unconditioned spaces subject to condensation. Cable quality matters at distance: Cat 5e is sufficient to 90m, but Cat 6 or Cat 6a is required to reach the full 100m spec — budget accordingly when planning cable runs in new construction. Refer to the structured cabling category for compatible patch and bulk cable options. The user manual (ce624-ce924-user-manual-w.pdf, 2.84 MB, updated 2025-04-21) covers both CE624 and CE924 configurations.
