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Small rectangular module with RJ45 socket USB and VGA ports 45

Adder Technology

Adder Technology CATX-USB Computer Access Module 45

SKU CH-DQX5-1T5Q4

Connects a computer's USB and VGA ports to an AdderLink CATx switch over UTP cable, supporting DDC and keep-alive functions

  • USB & VGA to CATx conversion for remote server access
  • DDC support ensures correct display resolution every time
  • USB keep-alive circuitry maintains keyboard and mouse connectivity
  • Sun keyboard country-code handling for full compatibility
  • Flash-upgradeable firmware for future feature updates

Adder CATX-USB Computer Access Module

The Adder CATX-USB is a USB Computer Access Module that connects keyboard video and mouse ports to an AdderLink CATx switch via UTP cable. It supports DDC communication between the graphics card and display ensuring the correct resolution is shown. The module includes keep-alive circuitry that responds to computer signals so keyboard and mouse links stay active. It is flash upgradeable for future compatibility.

Suits single workstation KVM extension

This module suits administrators who need to place one computer at a distance from its console using an AdderLink CATx switch. It handles USB and VGA connections with DDC and keep-alive support built in. It is not for users who require multi-head video or digital video interfaces such as DVI HDMI or DisplayPort. It is also not for setups that need audio or serial device extension.

RJ45 UTP link to AdderLink CATx switch

The single specification that decides fit is the RJ45 UTP connection to an AdderLink CATx switch. The module converts USB keyboard mouse and VGA video into signals that travel over standard twisted-pair cable to the switch. Without an AdderLink CATx switch this module cannot operate. Compatibility with the switch series is the deciding factor.

Highlights

  • USB & VGA to CATx conversion for remote server access
  • DDC support ensures correct display resolution every time
  • USB keep-alive circuitry maintains keyboard and mouse connectivity
  • Sun keyboard country-code handling for full compatibility
  • Flash-upgradeable firmware for future feature updates

Specifications

BrandAdder
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the CATX-USB module require a separate power supply or does it draw power from the connected computer?

The module connects to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the computer and converts these signals via UTP cable to the AdderLink CATx switch, drawing power from the host system.

Which cables and ports are involved when installing the CATX-USB module for the first time?

Connect the module to the computer's USB and VGA ports, then link it to the AdderLink CATx switch using a UTP cable with RJ45 connectors.

Can the firmware on the CATX-USB module be updated after deployment?

Yes, the module is flash upgradeable, allowing firmware updates to be applied in the field.

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