The StarTech.com ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial is an extender. This guide covers price, what's in the box and how it compares.

StarTech.com ST121HDBTL: price and compatibility
StarTech.com ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial ($341): HDBaseT kit with IR and RS-232 control, 70 m.

Quick facts

Spec Detail
Price $341
Part number ST121HDBTL
Power AC adapter, 12 V DC
Warranty 2 years
Max distance 70 m (230 ft) at 1080p 60 Hz
Max resolution 4096 x 2160 (4K) @ 30 Hz (35 m)
Cabling Cat 5e UTP or better
Control IR and RS-232 (DB-9) pass-through

What is the ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial?

The ST121HDBTL adds RS-232 and IR pass-through to a basic HDBaseT kit. That makes it the StarTech pick when a room controller has to switch the display on and off or change inputs at the far end of the run.

Distance and resolution are the same as the ST121HDBTE: 1080p to 70 m, 4K at 30 Hz to 35 m. It is TAA compliant.

How much does the ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial cost?

The ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial is $341. Pricing for multiple rooms, education and government is available on request. See the ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial price and availability or get a quote for multiple rooms.

Do I need the ST121HDBTL HDMI over CAT5e HDBaseT Extender with IR and Serial?

HDBaseT kit with IR and RS-232 control, 70 m. Distance and resolution are the same as the ST121HDBTE: 1080p to 70 m, 4K at 30 Hz to 35 m.

What's in the box

  • HDBaseT transmitter
  • HDBaseT receiver
  • Universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, ANZ)
  • IR receiver
  • IR blaster
  • 1.5 m Cat5e cable
  • 2 mounting brackets
  • 8 foot pads

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FAQ

Why would I need RS-232?

A room control system can send serial commands to the display (power, input) over the same cable that carries the video.

What is the 4K limit?

4K at 30 Hz up to 35 m. Up to 70 m it carries 1080p at 60 Hz.

Can it feed more than one display?

It is cascadable with the ST121HDBTRP repeater.

Specs are StarTech.com's published figures. Prices can change.

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