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Black Box USB 2.0 CAT5 extender unit with 6-foot cable

Black Box Corporation

Black Box BBX-IC280A-R2 USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender 328 ft 500 mA

SKU CH-4V73-CD5MK

Extends USB 2.0 devices up to 328 ft over CAT5 cable with local or remote power options and 500 mA output

  • Extend USB 2.0 devices up to 328 ft over CAT5 cable
  • Power the extender locally or remotely for flexible installation
  • Delivers up to 500 mA to downstream USB peripherals
  • Works with USB 1.1 and 2.0 hosts at 480 Mbps speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux

USB 2.0 CAT5 Extender 328 ft

The Black Box BBX-IC280A-R2 extends USB 2.0 peripheral connections up to 328 ft over CATx cabling, overcoming the standard 16 ft cable limit. It supports USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices operating at speeds up to 480 Mbps. The unit delivers up to 500 mA of power to the connected downstream device for reliable operation.

Local or Remote Power Flexibility

The extender can be powered locally or remotely, transmitting power over the UTP cable to suit installations where outlets are scarce. This flexibility suits industrial control, factory floor, classroom, or meeting room environments. A 6-foot USB cable for the transmitter-to-host connection is included in the package.

Industrial and Commercial Installers

This extender suits technicians deploying USB keyboards, mice, printers, webcams, or interactive whiteboards beyond desktop range across Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux systems. It is not for users needing to extend USB 3.0 or higher bandwidth signals, nor for applications requiring more than 500 mA of downstream power.

Highlights

  • Extend USB 2.0 devices up to 328 ft over CAT5 cable
  • Power the extender locally or remotely for flexible installation
  • Delivers up to 500 mA to downstream USB peripherals
  • Works with USB 1.1 and 2.0 hosts at 480 Mbps speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What maintenance will the USB 2.0 CAT5 extender need over time?

The extender has no moving parts or user-serviceable components, so no scheduled maintenance is required.

What limit appears first when the extender runs continuously at full load?

The 500 mA current limit on the downstream USB port is the first constraint reached under sustained use.

How much heat or noise does the extender produce when powered all day?

It runs silently with no fan, and the low 500 mA power draw keeps heat output minimal during continuous operation.

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