USB-24×8

Flexible and comprehensive professional USB switch and distribution over CAT 6/6A STP.

Key Features

  • Supports USB V1.1 & 2.0
  • Outputs can reach up to 50m
  • Single CAT 6/6A STP cable for USB and power
  • 4 port USB hub receivers
  • Use with Smart-e video matrix for an integrated KVM solution
  • RS422 control using Smart-e standard protocol
  • Independent control panel

The USB-24×8 is a USB switch with CAT 6/6A outputs. The unit allows the selection and transmission of up to 24 different computers to up to 8 peripherals e.g. Touch screen, Mouse, Keyboard. The peripherals can be located at distances of up to 50m of CAT 6/6A cable.

The USB-24×8 offers a cost effective solution of connecting multiple computers to multiple USB peripherals. Up to 24 independent PCs can be selected to up to 8 different peripherals.

Full speed 12 Mbps connectivity is achievable for both USB V1.1 and V2 devices. Selection of PCs is via a RS422 control port on the front of the unit using standard Smart-e protocol. There is also a control panel option allowing individual user selection.

The unit can be populated with 8 way modules allowing flexible configurations to match system requiremen.

The USB-24×8 is designed to fit easily into standard 19” racks and is quick and easy to install with minimal configuration.

Features

  • Uses easy to install, inexpensive CAT 6/6A STP
  • Outputs reach up to 50m
  • Supports USB V2.0 up to 12Mbps
  • Single CAT 6/6A for USB and power
  • Break before make switching
  • Available as an 24×4 or 24×8
  • Supplies remote power to receivers
  • Simple RS422 control
  • 4 port USB receiver hub
  • High ground loop immunity
  • Chassis fits standard 19″ racks
  • Uses Smart-e standard control protocol
  • Independent control panel
  • Use with a Smart-e video matrix for integrated KVM solution
  • 3 Year warranty

Specification

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Description Type Size
Datasheet USB-24×8 PDF File 550 KB
Control Protocol PDF File 220 KB
Datasheet USB-RX100 PDF File 190 KB

4 port USB receiver hub – USB-RX100

The remotely powered receiver USB-RX100, can be installed up to 50m from the matrix with each output able to connect up to four bus-powered USB periperals such as keyboard, mouse, memory stick and touch screen. The receiver is presented as a convenient double gang UK plate.

User control panel – USB-CTL

A small compact control panel USB-CTL is also available for each user to individually select which PC they want to control. The panel is house in a single gang UK size plate with an optical encoder selector and push button control.