Issues with PC extension cables
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Regarding on-site environmental issues, we are now preparing to use extension cables for computer monitors, keyboards, mice, etc. I hope those who have used such products can give some recommendations!
Note that there are length requirements for the extension cable of the computer monitor.
The USB extension cables for keyboards, mice should not be longer than 1.5 meters; otherwise, problems may occur, even leading to system crashes. In a certain foreign DCS instance
Our company is currently using extension cables; the main units are placed in a cabinet, while the monitors, keyboards, and mice each have their own extension cables connected to them. These cables are several meters long. We’ve been using them for almost a year now, and there have been no issues with signal quality – it works fine. These cables should be easy to find
Indeed. There are brands available. And are you using USB keyboards and mice?
It’s available on the market and can be used. A monitor extension cable can be the type used for projectors.
Think about it from another angle: is it possible to create an independent local network that requires only network cables?
It’s better to leave some margin with this kind of thing, to avoid some strange problems
This issue is a minor problem for IT staff; we use DELE V, the host is located in the server room and connected to the monitor on-site via a network cable over a distance of nearly 100 meters, and the mouse and keyboard use USB interfaces