Extron adds managed USB extension and matrix switching over Gigabit Ethernet
USB Extender xi Series
Extron announced the USB Extender xi Series for extending and switching USB peripherals between hosts. The system supports point-to-point extension up to 100 metres over one CATx cable or distributed USB matrix switching up to 600 metres through a Gigabit Ethernet network, with centralized configuration and control.
Why it matters
The series turns USB transport into managed room and campus infrastructure rather than a single fixed cable path. Integrators should validate USB device classes, network design, switching latency, security segmentation and the distinction between the 100-metre point-to-point and 600-metre networked topologies before specifying it.
Relevant to enterprise and government meeting rooms, courtrooms, classrooms and command spaces that need centrally managed long-distance access to cameras, audio interfaces, touch devices or other USB peripherals