Black Box Corporation IC408A-R2 USB 2.0 Extender 4-Port 328 ft

USB 2.0 Extender for Four Peripherals

The Black Box IC408A-R2 extends a USB 2.0 link up to 328 ft over a CATx cable or an Ethernet LAN. A local unit connects to the host and a remote unit provides four USB 2.0 ports for keyboards, mice, printers, scanners or storage devices. It delivers up to 600 mA to downstream devices and works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux without driver installation. Plug-and-play operation makes it suitable for industrial control, digital signage, classroom or meeting-room deployments.

Local and Remote Units with Dual RJ-45 Ports

Each unit measures 3.9 in wide by 3 in deep and 1 in high, fitting on a desk or in a shallow rack shelf. Two RJ-45 ports on each unit allow a direct CATx link or connection to an existing LAN infrastructure. A supplied USB cable links the local unit to the host computer and an included power adapter powers the remote side. The hardware complies with WEEE and RoHS 2 environmental standards.

Check Host Port and Power Needs Before Ordering

Verify that the host computer has an available USB 2.0 Type-A port for the local unit connection. Confirm that the 600 mA power budget covers the combined draw of all four attached peripherals; devices requiring more current will need their own power supplies. Ensure a CATx cable run or LAN path does not exceed the 328 ft maximum distance. This extender does not support USB 3.0 or higher speeds.