Black Box KVXLCF-100-R2

Overview

The Black Box KVXLCF-100-R2 is a fiber-based KVM extender kit designed to extend computer and server control up to 30 km away from your workstation. It supports DVI-D video at resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz, ensuring sharp and detailed images for applications ranging from engineering to medical imaging. This kit also carries USB 2.0, audio, and RS-232 serial signals, allowing full peripheral functionality over long distances.

Key features

• Extends KVM signals over single-mode fiber for distances up to 30 km, enabling flexible workstation placement far from equipment.
• Supports high-resolution DVI-D video at 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz, maintaining image clarity for detailed visual tasks.
• Transparent USB 2.0 extension allows keyboards, mice, smart-card readers, and flash drives to function as if connected locally.
• RS-232 serial channel supports integration with devices like touchscreens, barcode scanners, and industrial controllers.
• Bi-directional audio enables operators to hear alerts and media while using microphones for communication or recording.
• Local video output on the transmitter side provides quick source verification without needing to access the remote location.
• Durable metal chassis protects internal electronics from dust, vibration, and environmental hazards common in industrial and medical settings.
• TAA compliance ensures suitability for government procurement requirements.
• Lifetime technical support from Black Box offers ongoing assistance for evolving environments.

Key specs

• Video resolution: up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz (DVI-D)
• Extension distance: up to 30 km via single-mode fiber
• USB support: USB 2.0 transparent extension for HID and mass-storage devices
• Audio: bi-directional with speaker and microphone connections
• Serial interface: RS-232 channel for peripheral device integration
• Chassis: durable metal construction
• Compliance: TAA compliant

Connectivity and compatibility

This extender kit connects to computers and servers via DVI-D and USB 2.0 interfaces, supporting a wide range of peripherals including keyboards, mice, smart-card readers, and flash drives. The RS-232 serial port allows connection to specialized devices such as barcode scanners and industrial controllers, making it adaptable to various professional environments. Audio inputs and outputs support communication and alert systems, enhancing operational efficiency.

Installation and setup

Setup involves connecting the transmitter unit to your computer or server, running a single-mode fiber optic cable to the receiver unit, and placing the receiver at the user’s workstation or control station. The local video output on the transmitter simplifies source verification during installation or troubleshooting. The straightforward design minimizes downtime and ensures reliable operation in demanding environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The KVXLCF-100-R2 is well suited to environments where distance and reliability are critical. Healthcare professionals benefit from keeping computers outside sterile rooms while maintaining full control. Manufacturing engineers can monitor equipment safely from control areas, and security or broadcast operators gain quiet, heat-free workstations with servers housed in temperature-controlled racks. This extender kit fits well in industrial, medical, broadcast, and government settings requiring secure, high-quality remote access.

Orders are processed within 2 business days, which includes verification, packing, and dispatch. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on destination, total weight, and selected speed. Free shipping applies to carts over $100 (excluding heavyweight items). All available options and final pricing are clearly shown before payment so you can choose the service that best fits your needs.

Deliveries are handled by major carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Estimated delivery times are displayed at checkout and may vary depending on service level and location. Please note that these are estimates and can be affected by weather, holidays, or carrier volume. Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking number for real-time updates from pickup to final delivery.

Providing an accurate shipping address helps prevent delays, and changes may be limited once the order has been dispatched. P.O. boxes are supported only when permitted by the selected carrier. Packaging and handoff are optimized to protect items during transit, though oversized or high-weight products may require special handling. All shipping methods and any related constraints are clearly shown during checkout.

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Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, in the same condition received, and include all tags, manuals, accessories, and original, unaltered packaging. To start a return, please email us for approval. Items sent back without approval may be refused or returned to the sender. If any item is kept, its value will be deducted from the refund.

Non-returnable items include opened TVs, combos, or monitors 37″ or larger, opened computers or software, electronic downloads, opened consumables (film, paper, bulbs, media, ink), custom or modified computers, special-order or “nonreturnable” items, submerged underwater gear, and opened educational media.

After inspection, refunds are issued to the original payment method. Please allow 5–7 business days for the credit to post. Shipping and handling are nonrefundable. If an item is used, incomplete, or not in its original condition, a 30% restocking fee may apply. Direct exchanges are not offered. To exchange an item, please purchase the replacement separately and return the original for a refund.

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If you need warranty service, please file the claim directly with the manufacturer. They may require proof of purchase, the product serial number, original packaging, photos, or basic troubleshooting. Some brands ask you to register the product or obtain a case number before shipping it for repair or replacement. We don’t submit or approve claims, but we can point you to the correct support links and contact details.

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