Experience Reliable High-Speed USB Extension and Matrix Switching for Pro AV

Posted on 15 September 2026

USB Extender xi Series

Announcing our USB Extender xi Series, which extends and switches USB signals from peripheral devices to a host computer up to 1,980 feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network or up to 330 feet (100 meters) point-to-point over one CATx cable. It supports High-Speed (USB 2) and earlier devices. The transmitter can be powered by the host computer or included power supply and includes USB peripheral emulation to enable trouble-free booting of a host computer that is not connected to a keyboard or mouse. The receiver features a built-in, active four‑port hub with up to 500 mA of power per port. The matrix controller provides simple setup and control for a distributed USB matrix switching system over an Ethernet network. The USB Extender xi Series supports USB peripherals such as keyboards, mice, mass storage devices, and webcams in Pro AV environments.

Key Features

• Extends USB peripherals up to 1,980 feet (600 meters) through a Gigabit Ethernet network
• Extends USB peripherals up to 330 feet (100 meters) point-to-point over one CATx cable
• Supports High Speed (USB 2) and earlier devices and is compatible with USB 3 devices that can operate at High-Speed data rates
• Transmitter can be powered by host device or included power supply
• Choice of rack-mountable and architectural form factors
• USB matrix controller lets you easily create USB switching systems with up to 64 transmitters and receivers

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