KDS−17 Lite is a cost−effective 4K60 4:4:4 AVoIP transceiver — a single hardware SKU, user−configurable as either an encoder or a decoder — streaming over a single 1G RJ45 (PoE) port. Built on the same visually lossless, sub−frame ultra−low latency compression as the rest of the KDS−17 family, it delivers premium 4K60 4:4:4 video quality and AES−256 stream encryption in a compact, single−port design. KDS−17 Lite is natively compatible with all KDS−17 family devices and targets education, SMB, and cost−sensitive government deployments.

Key Features

• Features —
  
  • One Hardware SKU, Two Roles — Field–configurable as encoder or decoder (factory default: Encoder), toggleable via Web UI, P3K, or a 3–press reset–button shortcut — no separate encoder/decoder part numbers to stock or specify.
  
  
  • Sub–Frame Ultra–Low Latency — Visually lossless proprietary codec delivers real–time responsiveness for switching, control, and video wall applications.
  
  
  • Single Gigabit PoE Port — One RJ45 port (802.3af) carries AV stream and control together; no external power supply, no separate control or SFP port required.
  
  
  • Scaling + EDID Management — Scales output up to 4096×2160@60 4:4:4, or passes through up to 5120×2160@60 4:2:0; supports predefined default or custom EDID.
  
  
  • MJPEG Preview Substream — Dedicated MJPEG substream for monitoring/preview without impacting the primary 4K60 4:4:4 stream.
  
  
  • Video Wall Support — Built–in video wall functionality for up to 256 screens in decoder mode.
  
  
  • Auxiliary data distribution over IP — RS–232, IR control and CEC tunneling alongside video and audio, without a USB/KVM master requirement.
  
  
  • Enterprise–Grade Security — AES–256 stream encryption (user–configurable key), 802.1x (MSCHAPv2 or TLS), HTTPS, OWASP Top 10.
  
  
  • Flexible Control — Managed via AVoIP Manager, embedded Web UI, or public AP's for integration with any Control system.
  
  
  • Network–Friendly Design — 802.1Q VLAN tagging, IGMP v2/v3, DHCP by default — deploys on standard 1GbE infrastructure.
  
  
• Benefits —
  
  • Lower inventory complexity — One SKU replaces the need for separate encoder–only and decoder–only models.
  
  
  • Simple installation — Single PoE cable per unit; no external power supply, no fiber, no 10G switching required.
  
  
  • Cost–effective at scale — Standard Gigabit switches and CAT5e/6 cabling keep large deployments budget–friendly.
  
  
  • Drop–in fit with existing KDS–17 systems — Pairs directly with KDS–17EN/KDS–17DEC units for mixed–fleet deployments.
  
  
  • Compact footprint — Small enclosure (80×20×142mm, 278g) suited to space–constrained installs.

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