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HDBaseT 2.0 Extenders | 4K HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, KVM
About HDBaseT 2.0 Extenders
VigilLink's HDBaseT 2.0 extender family delivers 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0 at 18Gbps and DisplayPort 1.2 at 21.6Gbps over a single Cat6 cable to 70 or 150 meters, with models adding KVM, USB 2.0, and ARC audio return for complete AV and control extension in a single cable run. Carrying IR and RS-232 control signals alongside video on the same Cat cable, these extenders eliminate separate control wiring in large venues, corporate campuses, and distributed display systems.
The family also includes legacy HDBaseT 1.0 models for 4K@30Hz HDMI 1.4 at 70 meters (VLEX-HT2070-TR) and 1080p HDMI 1.3 at 150 meters (VLEX-HT2150A-TR), covering retrofit and budget installations where 4K@60Hz is not required. All models ship with a 6-year VigilLink warranty.
Choosing the Right HDBaseT 2.0 Extender
4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 — 150m, Video Only (VLEX-HT2150-TR): The baseline model for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0 extension at the maximum 150-meter HDBaseT 2.0 distance over Cat6/6A, with IR and RS-232 included. Choose for large-venue displays, campus buildings, and any AV distribution where distance is the primary requirement.
4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 — 150m, With KVM (VLEX-HT2150K-TR): Adds full keyboard, video, and mouse extension to the HDMI 2.0 150-meter run, enabling remote workstation operation over the same Cat6 cable. Choose for secure operator terminals, clinical workstations, and any deployment where computing equipment must be physically separate from the user interface.
4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 — 150m, With USB (VLEX-HT2150U-TR): Extends USB 2.0 alongside HDMI 2.0 at 150 meters for peripheral connectivity — cameras, interactive whiteboards, USB-HID devices — without a KVM switch. Choose for education and presentation environments needing peripheral access at the display end.
DisplayPort 1.2 — 150m, With KVM (VLEX-HT2150DPK-TR): Extends DisplayPort 1.2 at 21.6Gbps with full KVM over HDBaseT at 150 meters — the only model in this family for DP sources. Choose for workstations with DisplayPort output where HDMI adapters are undesirable, such as CAD, engineering, and medical imaging systems.
4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 — 70m, With ARC (VLEX-HT2070R-TR): Extends 4K@60Hz HDMI 2.0 with ARC audio return at 70 meters over Cat6. Choose for conference rooms and presentation spaces where the display returns audio to an AV receiver or sound bar and the run distance is within 70 meters.
Compact USB — 35m (VLEX-CHT235-TR): A compact HDBaseT 2.0 model for 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 HDMI 2.0 with USB at 35 meters and 10.2Gbps. Suited to meeting rooms and classrooms where a short, cost-efficient HDMI+USB extension over Cat cable is needed.
Legacy HDBaseT 1.0 — 4K@30Hz HDMI 1.4, 70m (VLEX-HT2070-TR): Extends HDMI 1.4 at 4K@30Hz with IR and RS-232 over 70 meters. Choose for existing AV systems with HDMI 1.4 sources or displays where replacing the signal chain is not within scope.
Legacy HDBaseT 1.0 — 1080p HDMI 1.3, 150m (VLEX-HT2150A-TR): Extends 1080p HDMI 1.3 at 150 meters for legacy display systems. Choose for budget installs and retrofit projects where 1080p is the end specification and maximum distance is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum extension distance for HDBaseT 2.0 at 4K@60Hz?
HDBaseT 2.0 extenders support 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI 2.0 at 18Gbps to a maximum of 150 meters over Cat6/6A cable. This applies to the VLEX-HT2150-TR, VLEX-HT2150K-TR, VLEX-HT2150U-TR, and VLEX-HT2150DPK-TR. Models rated at 70 meters (VLEX-HT2070R-TR) operate at the same bandwidth with a shorter rated distance.
What is the difference between the KVM and USB models in this family?
KVM models (VLEX-HT2150K-TR) extend full keyboard, video, and mouse for operating a remote workstation — equivalent to sitting at the computer. USB models (VLEX-HT2150U-TR) extend USB 2.0 for peripheral connectivity (cameras, whiteboards, USB-HID devices) without a full KVM switch configuration. KVM is appropriate for IT and secure workstation applications; USB for AV peripheral access.
Does the VLEX-HT2150DPK-TR require a DisplayPort source?
Yes. The VLEX-HT2150DPK-TR accepts a DisplayPort 1.2 source input and extends it over HDBaseT at 150 meters. It does not accept HDMI input directly — use an HDMI-to-DP adapter at the source if required. The remote receiver outputs HDMI to the display.
Do HDBaseT 2.0 extenders carry IR and RS-232 control signals?
Yes. All VLEX-HT2-series models carry IR (infrared) and RS-232 serial control signals over the same Cat6 cable as HDMI video, allowing remote display control, source switching, and system automation without a separate control cable run.
What is ARC on the VLEX-HT2070R-TR and when is it needed?
ARC (Audio Return Channel) carries audio from the display back to an AV receiver or soundbar over the HDMI connection, avoiding a separate optical or analog audio cable. On the VLEX-HT2070R-TR, ARC is passed through the HDBaseT link from the remote display to the AV receiver at the source end — needed in rooms where the amplifier is at the head end and the display is at the far end of the Cat run.