Extio F2208

High Performance, Dual Monitor KVM Optical Extender

Matrox Extio F2208 is a point-to-point, KVM extension solution that uses fiber-optic cable to separate the keyboard, mouse, USB, audio peripherals and up to two displays from the rest of the computer by up to 1 km (3280 feet). Equipped with the latest Matrox KVM technology, the Extio F2208 extends the bus via a PCIe bus interface card while the fiber-optical connection guarantees performance - eliminating hidden/dropped frames, data latency, and artifacts as seen with compression-based solutions.

Key Features

• High performance, zero compression KVM optical extension up to 1 km from the PC1
• Supports up to 2 displays (DisplayPort™, Digital, or Analog) from a single appliance, fiber-optic cable and workstation2
• Independent and stretched mode support for 2x1 configurations
• Combine two Matrox PCIe interface cards, Matrox Extio F2208, Extio F2408, plus Extio F2408E Expander units to drive up to 16 DisplayPort and/or DVI displays, keyboard, mouse, audio and up to eight additional USB 2.0 ports at up to 1 km from the PC
• Clone multiple displays in two separate remote locations across two fiber-optic cables, while also stretching desktops
• Max. resolution of 2560x1600 (DisplayPort), & 1920x1200 (Digital, Analog) per display
• Fiber-optic connection allows raw, uncompressed data to travel between the remote host system and the user-side Extio F2208 appliance, resulting in unmatched HD resolution support and uncompromised workstation performance
• Designed for process control rooms, dispatch centers, and other mission-critical environments that require stable, reliable I/O extension technology
• Flexible connectivity with 5x USB 2.0 ports for keyboard, mouse, touch screens and other HIDs
• BIOS Level Keyboard Support enables basic keyboard functionality and access to the system BIOS directly from the user-side Extio F2208 appliance
• Extio Setup Utility (BIOS Level Configuration & Diagnostics) to verify and/or configure the fiber-optic transceiver, link status, USB ports, hardware mapping and device password protection
• Matrox Appliance Integrity Scanner to log device hardware/firmware configurations
• Matrox Appliance Configuration Utility to field upgrade firmware to take advantage of the latest features
• Wake from sleep/standby by pressing any keyboard key with select systems
• Passive cooling (heat sink with no fan) for silent operation and extra reliability
• PCI Express x1 fiber-optic interface card (Part # XTO2A-FESLPAF) sold separately
• Extensive operating system support for Microsoft® Windows® and Linux
• Intuitive and easy-to-use Matrox PowerDesk 3.0 multi-display configuration and desktop management software
• Edge Overlap support for multi-projector installations
• Global sales and technical support

Hardware included

• Matrox Extio F2208 remote graphics unit
• 2x DisplayPort to DVI adapters
• Universal, external, 12-volt-DC, 5-amp, power adapter
• Power supply cable for various regions (North America / Japan, UK, Continental Europe, Australia)

Hardware required (sold separately)

• Matrox PCIe x1 interface card (Part # XTO2A-FESLPAF)
• LC/LC optical cable - multimode (62.5/125 μm (OM1), 50/125 μm (OM2, OM3, or OM4)) available from 3rd party vendors

Optional hardware (sold separately)

• Single Mode upgrade kit for support of distances above 400m (1312') and up to 1 km (3280') (Part # XTO2-2SMTXF)
• DisplayPort to Analog (VGA) adapters available from 3rd party vendors. Contact Matrox for details
• LC/LC optical cable - single-mode (9/125 μm (OS1 or OS2) available from 3rd party vendors

Software included

• 32/64bit Matrox drivers for a variety of Microsoft® Windows® desktop/workstation/server operating systems, and Linux (a detailed list is available here).
• Matrox PowerDesk 3.0 (driver interface and utilities)

Technical Specifications