Overcome distance limits with the ATEN CE690 DVI Optical KVM Extender. Built for environments where source equipment and operator stations cannot sit side by side, it carries KVM signals over optical transport to preserve practical access across longer runs than conventional cabling allows. This approach is valuable in control rooms, industrial facilities, broadcast spaces, and secure equipment areas where physical separation improves workflow, safety, or noise management. By moving the console away from the host system, teams can place operators where visibility and ergonomics are better without sacrificing direct control. The CE690 is a focused infrastructure tool: it is not about adding complexity, but about making long-distance KVM deployment possible with a cleaner signal path. For organizations that need dependable remote placement of DVI-based systems, optical extension is a premium answer to a real physical constraint. It helps keep critical systems accessible while giving architects more freedom in how rooms are designed and used.