DRACO vario | 474 Series |DVI-D extenders
Cat-X extenders for DVI-D, USB-HID
The units can extend DVI video signals with perfect quality up to 10km over fiber or up to 140m over cat-X cables. Images are displayed without delay, brilliantly clear and in perfect resolution quality. Additionally, the vario series 474 can accept separate USB 1.0/2.0, analog or digital audio and RS-232 data. Audio options for the vario cards include AES/EBU and S/PDIF up to 96kHz. Unit connection options for audio include mini-XLR, RCA or TOSLINK supporting Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM.

Key Features & Benefits
- Support for DVI-D, DVI-I, USB, Audio, and RS-232.
- Optional dual-head or quad-head for multi-monitor workstations.
- Virtually lossless image quality with IHSE’s X-SPEED technology.
- Select the right features for your specific needs – order units pre-assembled with basic KVM features or customize you signal requirements with the widest range of free-style plug-in cards to fit a variety of chassis sizes.
- Transmit DVI plus USB, audio and control up to 400 feet (140 meters) over a single cat-X cable.
- Transmit DVI plus USB, audio and control up to 32,800 feet (10 kilometers) over a single fiber optic cable.
- Computer video up to 1920×1200 or 2K video displays.
- Pick the right USB port requirements from either USB-HID, USB 2.0 High Speed, or USB 2.0 embedded – get maximum USB functionality with USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit, or for secure locations just select USB-HID for keyboard mouse only.
- RS-232/RS-422 for control signals up to 115.2 kBaud.
- Compatible with CAT5e, CAT6 and CAT7 twisted pair cable using RJ-45 connections.
- Optional fiber using LC connections.
- PCM audio can be transmitted with sample rates up to 96kHz.
- Supports EDID and DDC data for sink/source acknowledgement.
- Simple keyboard commands (hotkeys) for transmission of remotely connected monitor’s DDC information.
- LED indicators for signal presence and power.
- Energy efficient power supply.
- Get the best in space, power and cost savings.
- Redundant power option available.
- Compact size for areas where rack space is limited.
- Redundant path options for mission critical environments.
- Easily locate CPU’s in protected areas to isolate valuable equipment against dust, water and vibration.
- Avoid theft and unauthorized access by locating CPU’s in locked server rooms.
- Reduce workspace clutter by linking multiple displays to a single keyboard and mouse system.
- Reduce energy consumption by locating CPU’s in a centralized location.
- Reduce noise pollution by moving CPU’s away from the users workspace.
- Disable DDC transmission to protect current video mode.
- Disable HDI transmission to protect current USB-HID.
- Set compression rates to maximize customer requirements for video transport.
- Set frame allows a snap-shot image for location marks during CPU backup.
- Hold Picture allows users to show last image before video link loss.
Product Options
CATx CPU-Unit DVI-D input
DL474-xxxx
Fiber CPU-Unit DVI-D input
L474-xxxx
Fiber XV
L474-xxxxx
CATx, Fiber, or Fiber XV CON-Unit DVI-D output
R474-xxxxx
CATx or Fiber CPU Card DVI-D or DVI-I input
L474-xxxx
CATx or Fiber CON-card DVI-D or DVI-I output
R474-xxxx
CPU-option card with USB 2.0, USB 2.0e, USB-HID, PS/2, digital audio, or analog audio
L474-xxx
CON-option card with USB 2.0, USB 2.0e, USB-HID, PS/2, digital audio, or analog audio
R474-xxx
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