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IOGEAR GCE500U USB VGA KVM Console Extender
- 1 Port Computer Connections
- Video Resolution Up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
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USB KVM Console Extender USB, VGA over Cat 5 cable The IOGEAR USB VGA KVM Console Extender allows access to a PC with USB or USB KVM switch from a remote USB VGA console (VGA monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse) via CAT5e/6 cable up to 500 feet away.
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The IOGEAR GCE500U is a one-computer USB/VGA KVM console extender for people who need to operate a compatible PC from a remote location, carrying monitor, keyboard, and mouse connections over CAT5e cable for up to 500 feet. Resolution varies by distance, reaching 1920 × 1200 at 100 feet and 1280 × 1024 at 500 feet.
Recommended For
- IT staff who need to operate a VGA-and-USB computer or KVM system from a desk outside the server room, using a dedicated CAT5e/6 cable run.
- Operators of legacy PCs or equipment with VGA output who need keyboard-and-mouse access at a remote workstation rather than a modern HDMI or DisplayPort connection.
- Installers setting up a fixed control-room or equipment-room console, where a point-to-point CAT5e/6 run can carry VGA video and USB keyboard/mouse signals between locations.
- Users who want to switch control between local and remote consoles with a button, rather than rely on software or a network-based remote-access setup.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a rack-mounted server needs hands-on troubleshooting, an IT technician can use a VGA monitor, USB keyboard, and mouse from a nearby desk instead of working at the rack; the connection runs over CAT5e/6 cable.
- For a computer in a separate equipment room, an operator can work from a remote console without moving the computer; this is a direct extender connection, not access over a computer network.
- When a computer is already connected to a KVM switch, the extender can carry that switch’s VGA and USB console connection to a more convenient location, letting staff operate the system from there.
- In a room where both a local and remote console are installed, staff can use the extender’s operating modes to choose where control is available; only one console has access at a time in Auto mode.
- For longer cable runs, such as reaching a console across a facility, users should expect to use a lower video resolution at the maximum distance; the product lists up to 1280 × 1024 at 60 Hz for a 500-foot run.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Extending a single computer’s VGA monitor and USB keyboard-and-mouse connection to a local or remote console over CAT5e |
| Computer And Console Connections | One computer connection via 1 × SPHD-17; console connections include 1 × HDB-15 VGA monitor port and 2 × USB Type-A ports for keyboard and mouse |
| Extension Range And Video | Connects local and remote units over CAT5e cable up to 500 ft; supports up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz to 100 ft, 1600 × 1200 at 60 Hz to 330 ft, and 1280 × 1024 at 60 Hz to 500 ft |
| Control And Operation | Push-button selection between local and remote consoles; dual-console operation lets you control the system from either location, with plug-and-play operation and no driver installation required |
| Signal And Protection Features | Automatic Signal Compensation; local monitor supports DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B; includes USB over-current detection and prevention, 8 kV ESD protection, and 2 kV surge protection |
| Power | DC power connection; package includes 2 power adapters |
| Mounting And Dimensions | Rack mountable; 5 × 1 × 3.375 in; 1.41 lb |
| Operating Environment | 0–80% RH, non-condensing; rated temperature range 32–100 °F |
| Model Identifiers | IOGEAR GCE500U |