What it is
The StarTech.com ST121SHD50 is an HDMI extender kit that sends a 1080p signal up to 50m (165 ft) over a single CAT5e or CAT6 cable. It includes both the transmitter and receiver units, an HDMI cable, mounting brackets, and a power adapter. Only one power supply is needed — the transmitter powers the receiver over the same cable run.
Who it's for
AV installers and IT teams running displays in meeting rooms, classrooms, or public spaces where the screen can't sit next to the source. It suits anyone who already has CAT5e or CAT6 infrastructure in place and wants to avoid pulling new HDMI cable through walls or ceilings.
Why it's good
Power over cable means one less socket to find at the remote end — the receiver draws power from the transmitter unit. Both units are aluminium-bodied and rack-mountable, so they sit cleanly in an equipment rack or AV cabinet. The kit supports 1080p and 1080i, covers most commercial display scenarios, and carries CE, FCC, REACH, and TAA certifications.
When to choose it
Choose this when your source and display are up to 50m apart and you have CAT5e or CAT6 already in the wall. It's a straightforward, reliable option for fixed installations where 1080p is the target resolution and you want a clean, single-cable run. If you need 4K or distances beyond 50m, you'll want a different unit — talk to us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Specifications
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Daisy chain | No |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH, TAA |
| Type | AV transmitter & receiver |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Cable types supported | Cat5e, Cat6 |
| Maximum transfer distance | 50 m |
| Supported video modes | 1080i, 1080p |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
| LED indicators | Power |
| Product colour | Black |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Daisy chain | No |
| Certification | CE, FCC, REACH, TAA |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Type | AV transmitter & receiver |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Cable types supported | Cat5e, Cat6 |
| Maximum transfer distance | 50 m |
| Supported video modes | 1080i, 1080p |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
| Product colour | Black |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| RJ-45 input ports | 2 |
| RJ-45 output ports | 2 |
| HDMI in | 1 |
| Number of HDMI outputs | 1 |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Power | |
| Input current | 0.5 A |
| Output current | 1.5 A |
| Power plug type | Type M |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
| Power consumption (typical) | 18 W |
| External power adapter | Yes |
| Operating voltage | 12 V |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Power |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Receiver weight | 157 g |
| Transmitter weight | 157 g |
| Transmitter dimensions (WxDxH) | 51 x 80 x 21 mm |
| Receiver dimensions (WxDxH) | 51 x 80 x 21 mm |
| Package depth | 237 mm |
| Package width | 157 mm |
| Package height | 65 mm |
| Package weight | 935 g |
| Packaging data | |
| Package depth | 237 mm |
| Package width | 157 mm |
| Package height | 65 mm |
| Package weight | 935 g |
| Packaging content | |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Cables included | HDMI |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 320 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 410 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 260 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case | 12 pc(s) |
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