Matrox Extio Fibre KVM Extender
Matrox Extio is a direct KVM extension solution for industrial and high end commercial use that uses fiber-optic cable to separate the keyboard, mouse, USB, audio peripherals and up to 2/4 monitors from the rest of the computer by up to 1000m over single mode fibre or 400m over MMOF. Equipped with the latest Matrox KVM technology, the Extio extends the bus via a PCIe bus interface card while the fiber-optical connection guarantees performance - eliminating hidden/dropped frames, data latency, and artifacts as seen with compression-based solutions.
- High performance, zero compression KVM optical extension up to 400m using MM fibre or 1KM using SM fibre.
- Supports up to 4 displays (DisplayPort native - adapters supported.
- Independent and stretched mode support for multiple configurations
- Multiple components can be configured to drive up to 16 displays
- Clone multiple displays in two separate remote locations across two fiber-optic cables
- Max. resolution of 2560x1600 (DisplayPort), & 1920x1200 (Digital, Analog) per display
- Fiber-optic connection allows raw, uncompressed HD resolution support and uncompromised performance
- Designed for process control rooms and mission-critical environments that require stable, reliable I/O extension technology
- Flexible connectivity with 5x USB 2.0 ports for keyboard, mouse, touch screens and other HIDs
- BIOS Level Keyboard Support enables basic keyboard functionality and access to the system BIOS directly from the user-side Extio F2208 appliance
- Extio Setup Utility (BIOS Level Configuration & Diagnostics) to verify and/or configure the unit
- Matrox Appliance Integrity Scanner to log device configurations
- Matrox Appliance Configuration Utility to field upgrade firmware to take advantage of the latest features
- Wake from sleep/standby by pressing any keyboard key with select systems
- Passive cooling (heat sink with no fan) for silent operation and extra reliability
- PCI Express x1 fiber-optic interface card (Part # XTO2A-FESLPAF) sold separately
- Extensive operating system support for Microsoft® Windows® and Linux
- Intuitive and easy-to-use Matrox PowerDesk 3.0 multi-display configuration and desktop management software
Specifications
| Part numbers | - Matrox Extio F2208/2408 - PCIe interface card: XTO2A-FESLPAF - Single mode upgrade kit: XTO2-2SMTXF |
|---|---|
| Graphics memory | 1 GB |
| PCIe interface card | PCI Express x1 card |
| EMC certifications | Class A: ACMA, CE, FCC, VCCI |
| Laser emissions | 850 um laser compliant to 21CFR, Subpart J, Class 1 |
| Maximum distances | OS1, OS2 single-mode 9/125 μm (1 km / 3280 feet) OM1 multi-mode 62.5/125 μm (70 meters / 230 feet) OM2 multi-mode 50/125 μm (150 meters / 492 feet) OM3 multi-mode 50/125 μm (380 meters / 1247 feet) OM4 multi-mode 50/125 μm (400 meters / 1312 feet) |
| Extio unit size | 29.97 cm x 2.92 cm x 14.73 cm / 11.8" x 1.15" x 5.8" (width x height x depth) |
| PCIe interface card size | 16.76 cm x 6.8 cm x 1.91 cm / 6.6" x 2.677"x 0.75" |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Hardware included
- Matrox Extio remote graphics unit
- DisplayPort to DVI adapters
- Universal, external, 12-volt-DC, 5-amp, power adapter
- Power supply cable for various regions (North America / Japan, UK, Continental Europe, Australia)
Hardware required (sold separately)
- Matrox PCIe x1 interface card (Part # XTO2A-FESLPAF)
- LC/LC optical cable - multimode (62.5/125 μm (OM1), 50/125 μm (OM2, OM3, or OM4)) available from 3rd party vendors
Optional hardware (sold separately)
- Single Mode upgrade kit for support of distances above 400m (1312') and up to 1 km (3280') (Part # XTO2-2SMTXF)
- DisplayPort to Analog (VGA) adapters available
- LC/LC optical cable - single-mode (9/125 μm (OS1 or OS2) available from 3rd party vendors
Software included
- Matrox drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 (32/64 bit) with SP2, Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit), and Linux
- Matrox PowerDesk 3.0 (driver interface and utilities)
Matrox Extio F2408E
The Matrox Extio F2408E Expander adds 4 more displays to the Extio System. Eight 2560x1600 Displaylink monitor can be connected to one PC



