Utilizing easy to install, inexpensive CAT-5/5e/6/7/8 with a maximum extension of 1,500 feet (500m) between the local and remote units, the Smart-AVI CAT-SwitchPro CSWP64X16S CAT5 Audio/Video and IR/RS232 64 x 16 Matrix with RS-232 Control supports high resolution video up to 1920x1200 and high quality audio switching. It features infrared, RS232 and TCP/IP control, and an integral UTP distribution, all in a 1U rack mounted chassis. It is HDTV compatible (720p, 1080i,1080p) and has 300 MHz bandwidth. Compatible with VGA, XGA, Sun, MAC and SGI, and with line level stereo audio signals, it also offers sync format and polarity preservation with high ground loop immunity. Built-in power surge and transient protection included.