Gefen 8x1 DVI SL/DL Switcher
EXT-DVI-841DL
The Gefen EXT-DVI-841DL is a 8x1 DVI SL/DL Switcher which routes one of eight single link or dual link DVI sources to one single link or dual link display.
The rackmountable Gefen 8x1 single link/dual link DVI Switcher offers an economical solution by eliminating the need to purchase many displays for each computer in a studio or lab environment. A plug-and-play solution, the 8x1 DVI-SL/DL Switcher shares one display with up to eight computers. The source computer is selected using the included IR remote control or through RS-232 control.
The DVI monitor is connected to the switcher's output. Up to eight DVI-SL/DL sources connect to the switcher's DVI inputs using the included DVI cables. The included 5V DC power supply is plugged into a power outlet and connected to the switcher. The currently selected DVI source appears on the shared monitor. Sources are selected/switched using the included IR remote control, the RS-232 control, or the input selector push button on the front panel.
Gefen 8x1 DVI SL/DL Switcher Backview
Gefen EXT-DVI-841DL Features:
- Switches easily between any eight DVI computers
- Maintains highest resolution dual link DVI at up to 3840x2400
- Extends the range of DVI signals to 50 feet
- Supports DDWG standards for DVI monitors
- Serial RS-232 remote port
- Discrete IR remote control included (EXT-RMT-8IR)
- Rack ears included
Gefen 8x1 DVI SL/DL Switcher Application Diagram
Package Includes:
- (1) Gefen 8x1 Single Link/Dual Link DVI Switcher
- (1) 5V DC Power Supply
- (8) 6-foot Dual Link DVI video cables
- (1) Infrared remote control
- (1) Set of Rack Ears
- (1) User's Manual
Gefen EXT-DVI-841DL Specifications:
| Mechanical | |
| Height | 1.8 in. (4.6 cm.) |
| Width | 17 in. (43 cm.) |
| Depth | 4.4 in. (11.2 cm.) |
| Weight | 12 lbs. (6 kg.) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 5V DC |
| Consumption | 20 watts (max) |
| Video Amplifier Bandwidth | 165 MHz x 2 |
| Input Signal | |
| Input Video Signal | 1.2 volts p-p |
| Input DDC Signal | 5 volts p-p (TTL) |
| Link Range | |
| Single | 1920x1200 |
| Dual | 3840x2400 |
| DVI Connector | DVI-I 29 pin female (digital only) |
| Rack mount | 1U Rack Space |
Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. Since this is a hardware solution, that does not require any software installation, this unit should work well with OS X. Of course it also depends on meeting system requirements, environmental factors, distance traveled, etc.
