KVM extension solution delivers uncompressed, zero-latency transmission up to 4 km on a single fiber optic cable

March 13, 2013

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced Matrox Avio F125, a fiber-optic KVM extender which separates dual HD video, keyboard, mouse, stereo analog audio and USB 2.0 devices from a workstation. Avio F125 features flexible connectivity options. Its transmitter/receiver pair extends two single-link DVI (2x1920x1200) or one dual-link DVI (2560×1600 or 4096×2160) video, and multiple high-speed USB 2.0 compliant devices from the host computer by up to 400 m (1312 ft) over multimode cable and 4 km (2.5 mi) over single-mode cable. Avio F125 stands out for its ability to transmit all signals with zero compression and zero latency on a single duplex LC-LC fiber-optic cable. Designed for high-performance environments, Avio F125 delivers fluid graphics and video playback making it ideal for broadcast, post production, Pro A/V, industrial process control, oil and gas, 3D design and visualization, and military environments.

“Matrox Avio F125 is the latest addition to our successful KVM product line and is designed to address our customers’ need to extend high-speed USB 2.0 devices and high resolution digital video in demanding environments,” said Caroline Injoyan, business development manager at Matrox Graphics Inc. “Avio F125 takes advantage of the full 10Gbps bandwidth that fiber optic technology offers us today, transmitting all data uncompressed and with zero latency.”

Matrox will be showcasing the new Avio F125 KVM extender at NAB 2013 booth #SL4616, from April 8-11, 2013.

Additional Matrox Avio F125 features:

Smooth HD, 2K and 4K video playback without any dropped frames
Maximum distances of 400 m (1312 ft) in multimode and 4 km (2.5 mi) in single-mode via an optional upgrade
Keyboard and mouse extension via two USB HID ports or PS/2 connectors
Four USB 2.0 ports on the receiver unit for USB 2.0 high-speed peripherals, including support for isochronous audio and video devices
Local outputs on the Avio transmitter unit for easy maintenance or to share the remote the desktop on a collaborative video wall
DDC compliance and advanced EDID management for reliable communication between the remote monitors and host system
Rack mountable or stand alone units
Plug & play design for easy deployment with no software installation
Compatibility with Microsoft® Windows®, Linux®, UNIX® and Mac OS® X operating systems
Availability

Matrox Avio F125 KVM extenders will be available as of Q2 2013. For more information, including pricing, contact Matrox Graphics.

Avio F125 Transmitter – Part number: AV-F125TXF

Avio F125 Receiver – Part number: AV-F125RXF

For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics.