StarTech SV565UTP – USB VGA KVM Extender over Cat5 UTP – 500ft (150m)

Overview :

The StarTech SV565UTP is a professional-grade KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extender designed to provide remote access to a PC or server from up to 500 feet away. It is utilized by IT administrators, server room managers, and industrial operators who need to move noisy or heat-generating computer hardware into a secure, climate-controlled environment while maintaining full control from a quiet workstation or factory floor.

Technically, the system uses a local transmitter and a remote receiver connected via standard Category 5 (or better) UTP cabling. It supports VGA video resolutions up to 1280×1024 and provides two USB ports at the remote station for keyboard and mouse connectivity. A key feature of this model is the “dual console” capability, which allows a user to control the computer from either the local transmitter (at the server) or the remote receiver (at the desk), providing maximum flexibility for troubleshooting and daily operations.

Deployment is optimized for long-distance stability with a built-in equalization (gain) control dial on the remote unit, allowing the user to fine-tune the video signal to compensate for the length of the cable. The rugged steel construction ensures durability in industrial settings. This kit is a dedicated point-to-point solution; it must be connected via a direct cable run and cannot be used through active network switches or routers.

Key Features :

• Extends VGA and USB keyboard/mouse signals up to 500ft (150m).

• Dual-console support allows control from both local and remote locations.

• Manual equalization control to optimize video clarity over varying distances.

• High-resolution support up to 1280×1024 at 500ft.

• Rugged metal housing suitable for server rooms and industrial environments.