UltraLink E-series

KVM over 1G Ethernet • DisplayPort • USB 2.0 • Audio • Serial

Product Picture
Product Picture Two-port receiver appliance
front and rear
Product Picture Four-port receiver appliance
front and rear
Product Picture Two-port transmitter appliance
front and rear
Product Picture Four-port transmitter appliance
front and rear
Product Picture Two-port transmitter PCIe card
Product Picture Four-port transmitter PCIe card
Product Picture Two-port PCIe card installed in server
Product Picture Dual-head 4K30 displays showing OSD
with keyboard, mouse, and audio headset
Product Picture Four-port receiver OSD
Diagram UltraLink E-series networked mode
Diagram UltraLink E-series point-to-point mode
Diagram UltraLink E-series networked mode redundancy
Diagram UltraLink E-series Device Manager main interface
  • Operates over 1G Ethernet using highly optimized ultra-low bitrate encoding
  • Use Ethernet switch to form KVM matrix or use point-to-point as extender
  • Integrates with existing network and standard gigabit Ethernet infrastructure
  • DisplayPort video 2 and 4 port models in appliance or PCIe card form factors
  • Single-head 4K60, dual-head 4K30, or quad-head 1920x1200
  • Visually lossless video quality with seamless switching and low latency
  • Supports USB 2.0 devices and standard HID devices
  • Video and data is encrypted for increased security
  • Audio de-embeding from video and analog stereo
  • Appliance models have audio line-in, line-out, microphone, and headphone
  • OSD provides user login with preview function and hot keys for switching
  • Use mouse to seamlessly switch between computers
  • User access can be shared or restricted to single user only
  • Rose UltraLink Device Manager software for setup and remote switching
  • Compatible with Microsoft® Active Directory for user authentication
  • SNMP features supports remote monitoring
  • Rack mount and HDMI or VGA converter options available

OVERVIEW

The UltraLink E-Series is a scalable, high-performance KVM and AV extension and switching system. Transmitter and receiver units can connect directly to one another for a point-to-point extension, or they can link to a standard gigabit Ethernet switch to form a distributed matrix switching system. Create a scalable KVM matrix over IP delivering multiple video, keyboard, mouse, USB 2.0, serial, and audio signals.

The UltraLink E-Series delivers 4K60 4:4:4 UHD video performance and multi-display capabilities at unprecedented low bitrates. The extender is capable of transmitting 3840×2160 @ 60Hz to a single display, 3840×2160 @ 30Hz to two displays (dual-head), and 1920×1200 @ 60Hz to four displays (quad-head), all over a single Cat5e or fiber cable. Cat5e cable is standard or optionally upgrade to multi-mode or single-mode fiber. This product is available in dual-display or quad-display models. The stereo output is selectable between de-embedded or pass-through analog audio.

Transmitters are also available as PCIe cards for installation inside a PC chassis. The PCIe cards have mini DisplayPort and mini USB connectors. They do not have serial or audio ports.

Rose UltraLink Device Manager software is used to remotely configure, manage, and monitor all connected devices from a central location. Through an intuitive interface, discover networked transmitter and receiver units, manage connections, and setup device parameters. Assign memorable names to units to easily identify them, and create logical groups of devices to filter views and apply settings to multiple units simultaneously. The software operates using a secure communication protocol (HTTPS) for sending commands over the network.

For remote access from a KVM station, open the on-screen display (OSD) interface to select and instantly switch between host systems. Thumbnail previews of available and authorized computers are displayed within the OSD menu.

Rose KVM extenders help to centralize hardware in a server room to increase security, protect systems against environmental hazards, and reduce system noise and heat emissions. IP based systems that utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) network switches also significantly reduce the cost of purchasing a scalable KVM matrix switching solution. The UltraLink E-Series extenders are ideally suited for process control, industrial automation, healthcare, transportation, military, government, broadcasting, education, and many more applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (W x D x H)
Appliance models 8.53" x 7.45" x 1.68" (216.6 x 189 x 42.6 mm) (1U)
Card models 9" x 4" x 0.5" (228.6 x 101.6 x 12.7 mm)
PCIe full height 3/4 length form factor
Weight
Appliance models 5 lb (2.3 kg)
Card models 3 lb (1.4 kg)
Power
Appliance models External adapter
 100-240 VAC 50-60Hz
 +12V, 5.0A
Typical power
 2-port TX   24W
 2-port RX   26W
 4-port TX   44W
 4-port RX   41W
Card models From host computer
Typical power
 2-port TX   32W
 4-port TX   41W
Resolution
2-port models Single head
 1x 2560×1600@60
 1x 3840×2160@30
Dual head
 2x 1920×1200@60
4-port models Single head
 1x 3840×2160@60
Dual head
 2x 3840×2160@30
 2x 2560×1600@60
 1x 3840×2160@60 + 1x 1920×1080@60
Quad head
 4x 1920×1200@60
Color space
All modelsYUV 444 / RGB 888
Audio
All models DisplayPort audio de-embed to
speakers in display or analog audio
Appliance models Transmitter
 Stereo 3.5mm analog line-in/line-out
Receiver
 Stereo 3.5mm analog line-in/line-out
 Microphone and headphone
Network
Standard 1000BASE-T Ethernet
Duplex Half or full
Brodcast Unicast or multicast
IPv4 Addressing DHCP or static IP
Dual LAN redundancy Appliance models only
SFP cage Accepts standard SFP modules
Copper, Single-mode, or Multi-mode fiber
Included cables
Card modelsUSB-A to mini-B male-to-male 2 ft cable
Appliance models USB A to B male-to-male 6 ft cable
AC power cord
Distance
All models CPU/KVM cables 10 feet (3.0m)
Appliance models RJ45 LAN 330 feet (100m)
All models SFP cage Copper – 330 feet (100m)
Multi mode fiber – 1800 feet (550m)
Single mode fiber – 49.7miles (80km)
Connectors
2-port Transmitter PCIe Card 2 x Mini DisplayPort 1.1
1 x Mini USB 2.0 Type B
1 x Mini USB 2.0 Type B
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
PCI Express x8 electrical
PCI Express x16 mechanical
4-port Transmitter PCIe Card 3 x Mini DisplayPort 1.1
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2
1 x Mini USB 2.0 Type B
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
PCI Express x8 electrical
PCI Express x16 mechanical
2-port Transmitter Appliance 2 x DisplayPort 1.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.1 (local output)
1 x USB 2.0 Type B
2 x USB 2.0 Type A (local output)
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line in
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line out
1 x RS232 9 Pin D-Type
1 x RJ45 Network Port
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
1 x DC power jack, 4-pin mini-din
4-port Transmitter Appliance 3 x DisplayPort 1.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x DisplayPort 1.1 (local output)
1 x USB 2.0 Type B
2 x USB 2.0 Type A (local output)
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line in
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line out
1 x RS232 9 Pin D-Type
1 x RJ45 Network Port
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
1 x DC power jack, 4-pin mini-din
2-port Receiver Appliance 2 x DisplayPort 1.1
4 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line in
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line out
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, speaker (out)
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, mic (in)
1 x RS232 9 Pin D-Type
1 x RJ45 Network Port
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
1 x DC power jack, 4-pin mini-din
4-port Receiver Appliance 3 x DisplayPort 1.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
6 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line in
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, line out
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, speaker (out)
1 x 3.5 mm stereo jack, mic (in)
1 x RS232 9 Pin D-Type
1 x RJ45 Network Port
1 x SFP Cage (copper or fiber)
1 x DC power jack, 4-pin mini-din
Controls
Computer selection OSD, UltraLink Device Manager program
LED indicators Appliance models – Status, power, and network
Card models – Status and network
Switches Appliance models – Power and reset
Card models – Reset
Environment
Operating temperature 32°F–113°F (0°C–45°C)
Storage temperature -13°F–140°F (-25°C–60°C)
Relative humidity 5%–80%, non-condensing

PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description
ULE-RXA2 UltraLink E-Series Receiver unit, 2 DisplayPort 1.1, 4 USB type-A, resolution up to 1080p/60 4:4:4
ULE-RXA4 UltraLink E-Series Receiver unit, 3 DisplayPort 1.1 and 1 DisplayPort 1.2, 6 USB type-A, resolution up to 4K/60 4:4:4
ULE-TXA2 UltraLink E-Series Transmitter unit, 2 DisplayPort 1.1 (in), 1 DisplayPort 1.1 (local out), 1 USB-B (input), 2 USB-A (local), resolution up to 1080p/60 4:4:4
ULE-TXA4 UltraLink E-Series Transmitter unit, 3 DisplayPort 1.1 and 1 DisplayPort 1.2 (in), 1 DisplayPort 1.1 (local out), 1 USB-B (input), 2 USB type-A (local), resolution up to 4K/60 4:4:4 (3840×2160)
ULE-TXC2 UltraLink E-Series PCIe Transmitter card, 2 Mini DisplayPort 1.1 (in), 1 USB 2.0 Type Mini-B, resolution up to 1080p/60 4:4:4
ULE-TXC4 UltraLink E-Series PCIe Transmitter card, 3 Mini DisplayPort 1.1 (in), 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.2 (in), 1 USB 2.0 Type Mini-B, resolution up to 4K/60 4:4:4 (3840×2160)
ULE-UDMxxx UltraLink E-Series Device Manager software where xxx is version
RM-ULE2 Rack-mount shelf (for 2 Appliances side-by-side) and mounting kit

DOCUMENTS

DOCUMENT LINK
Datasheet • UltraLink E-series PDF
Manual • UltraLink E-series • Hardware • Installation and Operation PDF
Manual • UltraLink E-series • Device Manager Software • Installation and Operation PDF
Software • UltraLink-Device-Manager-Setup-3.01.msi MSI
Software • UltraLink-Device-Manager-Setup-3.01.zip ZIP