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Gefen upgrades two KVM extenders for digital displays

April 27, 2005

WOODLAND HLLS, Calif. - Two new KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders from Gefen support digital video displays equipped with DVI plus companion peripherals in addition to the standard keyboard and mouse, according to a news release.

Gefen's new CAT5-1000 HD and CAT5-7000 HD use a sender and receiver methodology connected by cost-effective CAT-5 cables to link the computer to its remote peripherals.

The CAT5-1000 HD supports the extension of one DVI display and USB up to 150 feet from the computer using just one CAT-5 cable. The CAT5-7000 HD supports the extension of two DVI displays, USB, PS/2, RS-232 and audio plus a microphone up to 150 feet using multiple CAT-5 cables.

"Extending computer equipment beyond the format specifications requires an extension method that will guarantee remote performance, especially with digital video displays' higher resolutions," said Hagai Gefen, president. "Our upgraded CAT-5 KVM extenders ensure digital video retains its clarity and the accompanying peripherals perform remotely with just as much speed as if connected locally."

Gefen's upgraded KVM extenders offer a method of extending the workspace away from the computer without networking. The plug-and-play system takes minutes to install and requires one 5V DC power supply to feed the system, which can be connected at either end.