Description
Download Manual The KE8900ST is a slim HDMI KVM over IP transmitter designed to separate computer systems from user consoles while preserving full keyboard mouse and video control. It streams HDMI video and USB I/O over a Gigabit Ethernet network to a compatible receiver or KE Matrix Management Software. The unit is compact fanless and suitable for secure temperature controlled deployments.
Key features include support for lossless low latency video up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz and 24-bit color depth along with USB Virtual Media for remote file transfers and OS mounting. The transmitter complies with HDMI 1.4a and HDCP 1.4 and provides AES encryption and TLS support to protect video keyboard mouse and USB data. Additional protections include built in 8KV/15KV ESD and 1KV surge protection.
Performance details include auto MDIX Ethernet negotiation and a Gigabit Ethernet port for network connectivity. The device supports standard HDMI resolutions from 640 x 480 up to 1920 x 1200 and offers configurable video compression levels to balance quality and bandwidth. The KE8900ST supports RS-232 control and can be managed via OSD CLI Telnet or centralized KE Matrix Management Software.
Connectivity options cover HDMI input and USB ports for keyboard mouse and virtual media as well as RS-232 serial for control or serial devices. The transmitter can be paired with any KE Series receiver or transmitter to build point to point point to multipoint multipoint to point or full matrix topologies. It is rack mountable or wall mountable using the VE-RMK 1U extender rack mount kit for flexible installation.
Typical applications include control rooms broadcast studios and IT rooms where computers must be secured away from operator workstations while maintaining interactive access. The KE8900ST supports video wall fast switching and boundless switching when managed by KE Matrix Management Software enabling advanced multi display and scheduling use cases. The device also supports external authentication methods such as LDAP Active Directory RADIUS and TACACS+ for controlled access.
Installation is straightforward with auto discovery on the same subnet and multiple configuration methods including receiver OSD KE Matrix Management Software RS-232 and Telnet. The slim fanless design enables silent operation and reliable long term use in professional environments. The KE8900ST delivers secure remote access and centralized management while minimizing footprint and power consumption.
