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Black Dell KVM PS2 VGA Ethernet pod cable 26 inches

DELL

DELL KVM PS2 VGA Ethernet Pod Cable RF511 N3970 G8717 26

SKU CH-8M9Z-0BFFS

Connects a PS/2 server to a KVM switch via a single CAT 5 cable up to 32.8 ft with Keep Alive functionality

  • Length26"
  • ColorBlack
  • Connectors1
  • FeaturesPS2
  • Converts PS/2, VGA and Ethernet to single CAT 5 cable
  • Extends server signals up to 32.8 ft through CAT 5
  • Draws power directly from server, no external adapter needed
  • Keep Alive keeps server running with or without KVM connection
  • 26-inch pod cable replaces bulky multi-cable KVM assemblies

Dell KVM PS/2 VGA Ethernet Pod Cable

This Dell RF511 interface pod replaces bulky KVM cables by converting keyboard, monitor and mouse signals from a server and transmitting them over a single CAT 5 cable up to 32.8 ft. It draws power directly from the server and includes Keep Alive functionality to maintain server operation with or without KVM switch connectivity. The 26-inch pod cable is fully tested and in new condition.

Practical limits of CAT 5 KVM extension

The pod extends server console signals up to 32.8 ft over CAT 5 cabling, so the switch must be placed within that distance. Only one connector is provided on the pod, meaning each server requires its own interface pod. Signal conversion is limited to PS/2 keyboard and mouse plus VGA video; USB or digital video interfaces are not supported by this unit.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm the target server uses PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports and a VGA video output. Ensure a compatible Dell KVM switch is available that accepts CAT 5 links from this pod. Check that the 26-inch pod length reaches the server ports from your rack layout. No additional power adapter is needed because the pod draws power from the server.

Highlights

  • Converts PS/2, VGA and Ethernet to single CAT 5 cable
  • Extends server signals up to 32.8 ft through CAT 5
  • Draws power directly from server, no external adapter needed
  • Keep Alive keeps server running with or without KVM connection
  • 26-inch pod cable replaces bulky multi-cable KVM assemblies

Specifications

BrandDELL
Length26"
ColorBlack
Connectors1
FeaturesPS2

Questions about this item

Which part number should I choose for my Dell KVM setup — RF511, N3970 or G8717?

RF511, N3970 and G8717 are alternate part numbers for the same 26-inch PS/2 VGA Ethernet pod cable; order whichever code your procurement system recognises.

What does the 32.8 ft CAT 5 reach mean when the cable itself is only 26 inches long?

The 26-inch pod connects the server's PS/2, VGA and Ethernet ports to a single CAT 5 run that can extend up to 32.8 ft to the KVM switch.

Does the PS/2 interface on this pod limit the keyboard or mouse polling rate in practice?

The pod uses standard PS/2 signalling for keyboard and mouse, so polling rate follows the PS/2 specification rather than a USB rate.

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