Chicago, IL (October 19, 2011)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection and connectivity solutions, has introduced a the B203-101 for extending USB 2.0 signal distance by up to 330 feet. The USB 2.0 over Cat5 extender kit features a local and remote unit that allows placement of a USB device up to 330 feet away from a computer by means of Cat5 cabling, overcoming the 16-foot USB signal distance limitation.

Key Features and Benefits:

* Allows users to locate a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device up to 330 ft. (100 Meters) from a computer over Cat5e cable

* Supports Hi-Speed data transfer rates up to 480Mbps

* Compatible with Windows® XP™ and higher

* Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases

“The B2203-101 will be a tremendous addition to any user’s applications,” said David Posner, Tripp Lite Product Manager. “By enabling USB signal transmissions over the 16 foot limitation, it affords greater flexibility for the home office, any size business or industrial environment.”

For more information on Tripp Lite’s new USB 2.0 over Cat5 Extender Kit, go to:

http://tinyurl.com/3sjsn55

To download product images, go to: http://tinyurl.com/42mxkgf

Media Contact
Gloria Wong
Media/Public Relations Manager
773.869.1229 * Fax: 773.869.1935
gloria_wong@tripplite.com

About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 85 years. Tripp Lite’s innovations include the world’s first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world’s most trusted premium surge suppressor–the Isobar®-with more than 18 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 3,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems and cooling solutions, PDUs, PowerAlert software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge suppressors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips, notebook accessories and more. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite’s sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite’s website: www.tripplite.com.