14 DAY TRIAL // Matrox is one of the best-known names in the field of remote graphics solutions, the company rolling out, over time, a very large number of products designed to stream video content over very large distances, none of which, however, are as impressive as the brand-new Matrox Extio F2408, a remote graphics solution that separates up to four high resolution displays plus USB keyboard, mouse, and other HIDs from the host system by up to 1 kilometer (3280 feet) of fiber-optic cable.
The Extio F2408's unique bus extension technology guarantees full HD resolution support and uncompromised workstation performance at the operator station.
Moreover, Extio F2408 can also add additional outputs with the optional Matrox Extio F2408 Expander to connect up to eight displays—at resolutions up to 2560x1600 per monitor—to reliably drive process control rooms, dispatch centers, and other mission-critical applications from a single workstation, fiber-optic cable, and adapter.
The device supports independent and stretched modes for 4x1 and 2x2 configurations, while also packing 5 x USB 2.0 ports that offer flexible connectivity for HIDs (keyboard, mouse, touch screens).
Matrox's KVM Extender supports passive cooling (heat sink with no fan) for silent operation and extra reliability, offers customizable setups with Matrox PowerDesk desktop management software and is compliant with the Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows XP (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003, and Linux operating systems.
"The Extio F2408 KVM extender allows system operators to benefit from a graphics platform that delivers the same image quality and system performance as if they were located at the host PC," says Alain Thiffault, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics, Inc.
"Extio transmits uncompressed data to and from the host system eliminating dropped frames, data latency, and artifacts for flawless image output on a productivity-enhancing, multi-display configuration of up to eight displays—even at 1 kilometer away!," concluded Mr. Thiffault.
Unfortunately, Matrox has not provided any pricing details for their very impressive KVM solution, but we'll probably find out more on this topic in December, when this thing will go on sale.