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Black Box ACX2MT-DHH-2C KVM Extender Transmitter - 459. 32 ft Range - Full HD 1080p - 2x Network - 1x USB - 1x DVI - Plug-in Card
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This KVM extender transmitter employs wired connectivity technology to achieve a maximum operating distance of 459.32 feet (140,000 mm) using Cat5e/Cat6 network cables. The system preserves video integrity with support for 1920x1080 resolution at 60Hz refresh rates, ensuring crisp text and smooth motion for administrative tasks and monitoring applications.
Port configuration includes two RJ-45 network ports for daisy-chaining or redundant connections, one USB port for keyboard and mouse devices, and one DVI port for video output. The transmitter is compatible with a broad range of computing platforms including PC, Mac, Linux, Unix, and Sun systems, making it suitable for heterogeneous IT environments.
Key Product Advantages
This KVM extender transmitter delivers reliable performance in demanding professional settings where distance limitations would otherwise require local console access. The extended range of nearly 460 feet allows IT staff to centralize control of servers and workstations located in separate rooms, floors, or buildings.
High-Definition Video Extension
Maintains Full HD 1080p video quality over extended distances without compression artifacts or latency issues that could impact administrative tasks.
- 1920x1080 maximum resolution
- Full HD graphic mode
- 60Hz refresh rate support
Simplified Cable Infrastructure
Utilizes standard network cabling instead of proprietary or bulky video cables, reducing installation complexity and material costs.
- Uses Cat5e/Cat6 cables
- Two network ports for flexibility
- 459.32 ft maximum distance
Broad Platform Compatibility
Works with virtually any computer system regardless of operating system, eliminating compatibility concerns in mixed-IT environments.
- PC, Mac, Linux, Unix, Sun support
- No driver installation required
- Plug-and-play operation
Deployment / Use Cases
The ACX2MT-DHH-2C transmitter is designed for scenarios where computer equipment must be physically separated from user workstations while maintaining full control capability. Common applications include data center server management, digital signage control rooms, broadcast facilities, and industrial control systems.
In educational institutions, this extender enables instructors to control classroom computers from a central podium. For security operations centers, it allows monitoring stations to access servers located in secure server rooms. The TAA compliance makes this solution suitable for government and defense applications where sourcing regulations apply.
Data Center Server Management
Consolidate control of rack-mounted servers from a single administrative workstation, reducing the need for individual monitors and input devices at each rack.
Control Room Integration
Extend computer signals to operator consoles in monitoring facilities where equipment must be housed in separate rooms for environmental or security reasons.
Highlights
- Extends KVM signals up to 459.32 feet (140,000 mm) using network cable
- Supports Full HD 1920x1080 resolution for crisp video quality
- Includes 2 network ports, 1 USB port, and 1 DVI port
- Plug-in card form factor for easy integration into rack systems
- Compatible with PC, Mac, Linux, Unix, and Sun platforms
- TAA compliant for government and defense applications
- Environmentally friendly construction
- Wired connectivity ensures reliable, interference-free operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ACX2MT-DHH-2C |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Name | KVM Extender Transmitter |
| Product Type | KVM Extender Transmitter |
| Technical Information | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Maximum Operating Distance | 459.32 ft (140000 mm) |
| Video | |
| Graphic Mode | Full HD |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Network (RJ-45) | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| DVI | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 2 |
| Number of USB Ports | 1 |
| Number of DVI Ports | 1 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Platform Supported | PC,Mac,Linux,Unix,Sun |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum distance this KVM extender transmitter can achieve?
The Black Box ACX2MT-DHH-2C extends keyboard, video, and mouse signals up to 459.32 feet (140,000 millimeters) using standard Cat5e or Cat6 network cables. This substantial range allows you to control computers located in separate rooms, different floors, or even adjacent buildings from a centralized workstation.
What video resolution does this KVM extender support?
This transmitter supports Full HD video at a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It maintains this high-definition quality over the entire extended distance, ensuring crisp text, detailed graphics, and smooth motion for administrative tasks, monitoring applications, and general computer use.
What types of ports are available on this KVM extender transmitter?
The unit features two RJ-45 network ports for connecting to your network infrastructure, one USB port for keyboard and mouse devices, and one DVI port for video output. This configuration allows you to extend complete computer control including peripheral devices and display signals.
What does TAA compliance mean for this product?
TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance indicates that this KVM extender transmitter meets U.S. government sourcing requirements for products used in federal contracts. This certification ensures the product is manufactured in or substantially transformed in a TAA-designated country, making it suitable for government, defense, and educational institutions with similar procurement regulations.
How is this KVM extender transmitter powered and installed?
This transmitter utilizes a plug-in card form factor that integrates into rack systems or desktop enclosures. It receives power through its connection to the host system or external power adapter, and installation involves connecting your computer's video output to the DVI port, USB devices to the USB port, and network cables to the RJ-45 ports for signal transmission to the receiver unit.