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Manufacturer: Tripp Lite (Eaton) Last updated: September 12, 2026
Tripp Lite B013-330 (Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit / End-of-Life) Review
The Tripp Lite B013-330 is an end-of-life Cat5e KVM console extender kit that lets a keyboard, monitor and mouse operate up to 1,000 ft from a rack-mounted server or KVM switch.
Tripp Lite (now under Eaton) has EOL'd this kit, so we'd only buy one to complete an existing B013-series console-extension deployment — its 1,000 ft VGA-class range over Cat5e was competitive years ago but current buyers get better resolution from something like the Adder ALIF1002P.
Rack Console Extension, Not Desktop KVM
The B013-330 is built for the datacenter use case: keep the physical keyboard, VGA monitor and mouse for a rack console far from the noise and heat of the server room, running over standard Cat5e instead of expensive bulk VGA cable.
End-of-Life Status
Tripp Lite/Eaton has marked this kit end-of-life, meaning no new production and dwindling stock; that's fine for growing an existing deployment of identical units but a poor place to start a new one from scratch.
Comparison to Alternatives
The NTI XTENDEX ST-C5KVM-300 covers a shorter 300 ft range but with more modern KVM feature support and active production. For DVI/higher-resolution needs at long range, the Adder ALIF1002P's network-based DVI extension is a better current-generation choice, though it costs considerably more.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 1 |
|---|
Topology
| Computers Supported | 1 computers |
|---|---|
| KVM Segment | Extender |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | VGA |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1600x1200 @ 60Hz |
| Audio Support | No |
Video interface
| Video Connector | VGA |
|---|---|
| Video Interface Version | VGA |
Per display capability
| Max Refresh At Max Resolution | 60 Hz |
|---|
Physical and power
| Housing Material | Steel |
|---|---|
| External Power Required | Yes |
In the box and price
| USB Host Cables Included | 1 cables |
|---|
| Brand | Tripp Lite (Eaton) |
|---|---|
| Model | B013-330 |
| Connection Type | Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit |
| Max Extension Distance | 330 ft (100 m) over Cat5e |
| Console Interface | PS/2 keyboard and mouse |
| Availability | End-of-life |
| Source URL | https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.B013-330.html |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating4 / 10
A capable long-range VGA console extender kit in its day, now end-of-life — fine to match existing gear, not a first choice today.
Best for
- Expanding an existing rack of B013-series console extenders with matching hardware
- Datacenters needing simple VGA-resolution console extension up to 1,000 ft
- Budget-limited legacy server room console relocation
Not for
- New installations wanting DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort resolution
- Buyers who need ongoing manufacturer support
- Anyone extending beyond 1,000 ft or needing higher than VGA-class resolution
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Tripp Lite B013-330 (Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit / End-of-Life)?
The Tripp Lite B013-330 (Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit / End-of-Life) is a KVM switch from Tripp Lite (Eaton). Key specs: Connection Type Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit, Port Count 1 (console extender — local + remote unit), Video Standard VGA, Max Resolution 1920x1440 (VGA-class, distance-dependent), Max Extension Distance 1,000 ft (305 m) over Cat5e.
Who is the Tripp Lite B013-330 (Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit / End-of-Life) best suited to?
It suits expanding an existing rack of b013-series console extenders with matching hardware, datacenters needing simple vga-resolution console extension up to 1,000 ft, budget-limited legacy server room console relocation.
What are the drawbacks of the Tripp Lite B013-330 (Cat5e KVM Console Extender Kit / End-of-Life)?
It is a poor fit for new installations wanting dvi, hdmi or displayport resolution, buyers who need ongoing manufacturer support, anyone extending beyond 1,000 ft or needing higher than vga-class resolution.
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