Extron has introduced the PowerCage 411, a compact 1U rack-mountable, four-slot enclosure that supports the FOX3 T 201 PC, FOX3 T 301 PC and FOX3 T 311 PC fibre optic transmitters.

The compact PowerCage enclosure provides an efficient way to power, manage and mount up to four extender modules to meet system needs, making it an ideal solution for larger systems that need to support remote devices.

Exceptional thermal management, variable speed fans and dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies ensure system reliability. The compact FOX3 Series extender modules all feature support for HDMI, audio and control. The FOX3 301 PC and FOX3 311 PC also feature support for USB or USB HID, respectively.

Engineered for exceptional high-resolution image performance, these modules use Extron all-digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel, uncompressed transmission of images up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 over two fibres or mathematically lossless 4K/60 video over one fibre. These features and capabilities make the PowerCage 411 enclosure and modular fibre optic extenders ideal for mission-critical environments where continuous, 24/7 operation is essential.

“We realise that space is always a concern when our customers are installing multiple extenders in equipment racks,” Extron vice president of worldwide sales and marketing Casey Hall says.

“This new, compact enclosure for our popular FOX3 product line provides superior thermal management, allowing you to accommodate up to four independent HDMI extenders into a single 1U rack space. In addition, the Ethernet connection on the enclosure provides centralised configuration, management and control for each extender.”

The PowerCage 411 enclosure is designed for dependable performance in mission-critical applications. Exceptional thermal management and a variable speed fan provide optimal cooling, while dual redundant and hot-swappable power supplies ensure system reliability. The enclosure also includes dual AC power connectors for continuous primary and back-up power.

The Ethernet port on the enclosure allows insertion of RS-232, enabling system level control of the endpoints and attached devices without needing additional cabling. For space-challenged workstation applications and larger systems with multiple remote devices, the PowerCage 411 is the ideal solution.

The FOX3 T 201 PC, FOX3 T 301 PC and FOX3 T 311 PC fibre optic transmitters offer many integrator and user-friendly features, including Key Minder, EDID Minder, audio embedding, internal test patterns and real-time system monitoring.