USB 3.0 Extender Over Shielded Cat6A 100M HDBaseT
KanexPro EXT-USB3100M extends USB 3.0 at 5Gbps up to 100m/328ft over shielded Cat6A with 4 USB-A ports, RS-232, FSYNC GPIO, and bi-directional PoC —…
The KanexPro EXT-USB3100M extends USB 3.0 at full 5Gbps speeds up to 100 meters (328ft) over a single shielded Cat6A (F/FTP) cable using HDBaseT technology — delivering four USB-A ports at the remote end with bi-directional 24V Power over Cable, and RS-232 and FSYNC GPIO pass-through on one shared 4-pin Phoenix block, for synchronized industrial and broadcast camera deployments. No drivers required. Designed for professional AV integrators centralizing rack infrastructure in corporate conference rooms, lecture halls, healthcare suites, and broadcast facilities, the EXT-USB3100M eliminates the 5-meter USB limit without sacrificing speed, control, or peripheral power. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, it integrates cleanly into mixed-device environments, and it carries KanexPro's 3-year limited warranty.
- USB 3.0 connectivity with data transfer rate up to 5Gbps
- Extends USB 3.0 up to 100m/328ft over a single shielded Cat6A (F/FTP) cable via HDBaseT
- Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices
- 4-port USB-A receiver — ports 1 & 2 support 5V/1.5A; ports 3 & 4 support 5V/1A
- Bi-directional 24V Power over Cable (PoC) — single power supply on either TX or RX end
- RS-232 and FSYNC GPIO pass-through on one shared 4-pin 3.5mm Phoenix block, for control and camera synchronization
- Hardware acceleration for isochronous and bulk transfer — driver-free plug and play
- Metal enclosure • 10Gbps network bandwidth • USB-C SERVICE port for firmware updates
Specifications| USB Protocol | USB 3.0 |
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| Transfer Rate | Up to 5Gbps |
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| Network Bandwidth | 10Gbps |
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| Transmission Distance | 100m / 328ft over shielded Cat6A (F/FTP) cable |
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| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2: ±8kV Air-gap, ±4kV Contact |
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| Input | 1× USB HOST [USB-B, 9pin Female] |
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| Output | 1× HDBT OUT [RJ45, Female] |
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| Control | RS-232 + FSYNC [one shared 4-pin 3.5mm Phoenix block: RS-232 3 pins, FSYNC 1 pin] · SERVICE [USB-C] |
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| Input | 1× HDBT IN [RJ45, Female] |
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| Output | 4× USB Devices [USB-A, 9pin Female] |
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| Control | RS-232 + FSYNC [one shared 4-pin 3.5mm Phoenix block: RS-232 3 pins, FSYNC 1 pin] · SERVICE [USB-C] |
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| Housing / Color | Metal Enclosure · Black |
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| Dimensions | TX / RX: 85mm (W) × 100mm (D) × 25.5mm (H) |
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| Weight | Transmitter: 253g · Receiver: 260g |
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| Power Supply | Input: AC 100–240V 50/60Hz · Output: DC 24V/2A |
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| Power Consumption | PoC Power Supply: 40W Max |
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| Operating Temp | 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F |
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| Storage Temp | -20°C – 60°C / -4°F – 140°F |
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| Relative Humidity | 20–90% RH (non-condensing) |
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Questions
- What is FSYNC GPIO and do I need it?
- FSYNC is a frame synchronization signal used by industrial machine-vision and broadcast cameras. If not using synchronized multi-camera setups, FSYNC is unused and adds no complexity.
- How many USB devices can I connect at once?
- Four USB-A devices on the receiver. Ports 1 & 2 at 5V/1.5A; ports 3 & 4 at 5V/1A. 5Gbps bandwidth is shared across all four ports.
- Does this work with USB 2.0 devices?
- Yes — fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 at native speeds. No configuration required.
- Will this work in EMI-heavy environments like factories?
- Run it on shielded Cat6A (F/FTP) cable, as specified. Both units are in metal enclosures with ESD protection to IEC 61000-4-2 (±8kV air-gap, ±4kV contact).
- Can I power it from one end only?
- Yes — bi-directional 24V PoC means only one power adapter is needed at either the TX or RX end.