Rose MEM-2U2V
Expert rating7.9 / 10
- Port Count:
- 2
- Video Standard:
- Dual-head DVI/VGA
- Max Resolution:
- 1920x1200 per head
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Manufacturer: Rose Electronics Last updated: 2026-09-12
Rose MEM-2U2V (2-Port Dual-Head Extended Matrix KVM Switch / CATx / $599.00) Review
Rose MEM-2U2V 2-port dual-head extended matrix KVM switch CATx long distance
Adds CATx extension to Rose's dual-head matrix design, letting the console sit up to 500 feet from the switched computers — built for control rooms where equipment racks and operator desks are in different spaces.
Extended Reach for Dual-Head Access
The MEM-2U2V solves a problem the MPM-2U2V can't: keeping the console far from noisy or restricted equipment rooms while preserving dual-head matrix access to two computers over CATx cabling.
Comparison to Alternatives
It costs $100 more than the MPM-2U2V for the added CATx extension — skip it if the console and computers are already co-located. Against Rose's CrystalView CRK extender line in this same batch, the MEM-2U2V bundles switching and extension in one box rather than requiring separate transmitter/receiver units.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Front-panel pushbutton + hotkey |
Topology
| KVM Segment | Desk |
|---|
Video & Features
| Video Standard | Dual-head DVI/VGA over CATx |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920x1200 per head |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
In the box and price
| Price | 599.00 USD |
|---|
| Extension Distance | Up to 500ft over CATx |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rose Electronics |
| Model | MEM-2U2V |
| Spec Score | 5.0 |
| Monitors | 2 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | No |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.9 / 10
The right upgrade over the MPM-2U2V specifically when the console needs to be remote from the computers.
Best for
- Control rooms with remote equipment racks
- Dual-head desks needing CATx extension
- Facilities separating operators from server rooms
Not for
- Co-located console and computer setups
- Single-monitor operators
- Budget-constrained two-PC desks
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Rose MEM-2U2V (2-Port Dual-Head Extended Matrix KVM Switch / CATx / $599.00)?
The Rose MEM-2U2V (2-Port Dual-Head Extended Matrix KVM Switch / CATx / $599.00) is a KVM switch from Rose Electronics. Key specs: Port Count 2, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton + hotkey, Video Standard Dual-head DVI/VGA over CATx, Max Resolution 1920x1200 per head, USB Hub Ports 2.
Who is the Rose MEM-2U2V (2-Port Dual-Head Extended Matrix KVM Switch / CATx / $599.00) best suited to?
It suits control rooms with remote equipment racks, dual-head desks needing catx extension, facilities separating operators from server rooms.
What are the drawbacks of the Rose MEM-2U2V (2-Port Dual-Head Extended Matrix KVM Switch / CATx / $599.00)?
It is a poor fit for co-located console and computer setups, single-monitor operators, budget-constrained two-pc desks.
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