The wait is over for the game-changing next generation of MXNet. AVPro Edge’s MXNet 10G AV-over-IP ecosystem arrives ready to meet the design challenges for upscale commercial and residential applications head-on. Based on Software Defined Video-Over-Ethernet (SDVoE) interface technology, MXNet 10G uses a 10Gbps Ethernet network as a bridge between system endpoints and the software platform comprising audio, video, USB, KVM and control signals.
AVPro Edge is an adopting and contributing member to the SDVoE Alliance and deep in the heart of many MXNet 10G products are SEMTECH’s BlueRiver ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) technologies. The ASIC consolidates a host of features and formerly individual component platforms into an alliance-only, readily-available form factor, avoiding supply chain issues associated with designs based on FPGA (field programmable gate array) architecture, currently in excessive worldwide demand and foreseen to long remain so. An indirect “green” feature of MXNet 10G devices is to be had as they run 75% cooler than FPGA designs, reducing the environmental impact large-scale systems might otherwise impose.
MXNet’s core concepts for system stability, interoperability with all connected devices, and deployment ease have been implemented into MXNet 10G, along with familiar features. MXNet 10G’s system performance enhancements include imperceptible, ultra-low latency HDMI 2.X distribution, effortlessly transporting signals of up to 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 artifact-free, with multi-channel audio codecs plus control information. A/V signals may be distributed point-to-point, matrixed from any encoder to multiple decoders, and configured for multi-viewing or multi-window video walls. KVM, USB 2.0, and control signals such as CEC, IR and RS-232 may be openly routed from any input to any output.
AVPro Edge manufactures every component of our MXNet 10G ecosystem in our own facilities, including network switches and network PoE switches, Transceivers, and the Control Box featuring our in-house developed Mentor system configuration and control software. Unlike other “assemblers”, we control our products from end-to-end.
AVPro Edge is an adopting and contributing member to the SDVoE Alliance and deep in the heart of many MXNet 10G products are SEMTECH’s BlueRiver ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) technologies. The ASIC consolidates a host of features and formerly individual component platforms into an alliance-only, readily-available form factor, avoiding supply chain issues associated with designs based on FPGA (field programmable gate array) architecture, currently in excessive worldwide demand and foreseen to long remain so. An indirect “green” feature of MXNet 10G devices is to be had as they run 75% cooler than FPGA designs, reducing the environmental impact large-scale systems might otherwise impose.
MXNet’s core concepts for system stability, interoperability with all connected devices, and deployment ease have been implemented into MXNet 10G, along with familiar features. MXNet 10G’s system performance enhancements include imperceptible, ultra-low latency HDMI 2.X distribution, effortlessly transporting signals of up to 4K/60Hz 4:4:4 artifact-free, with multi-channel audio codecs plus control information. A/V signals may be distributed point-to-point, matrixed from any encoder to multiple decoders, and configured for multi-viewing or multi-window video walls. KVM, USB 2.0, and control signals such as CEC, IR and RS-232 may be openly routed from any input to any output.
AVPro Edge manufactures every component of our MXNet 10G ecosystem in our own facilities, including network switches and network PoE switches, Transceivers, and the Control Box featuring our in-house developed Mentor system configuration and control software. Unlike other “assemblers”, we control our products from end-to-end.
What makes MXnet different?
10G PoE Switch: The MXNet 10G ecosystem debuts our first 10G PoE switch, the AC-MXNET-10G-SW12C. System designs using the MXNET-10G-SW12C negate the use of transceiver power adapters or a supplemental cable pull, instead using a solo CAT6A cable to provide power and data.
Control Box: Configuring MXNet 10G AV-over-IP systems is handily done with the AC-MXNET-10G-CBOX and powerful Mentor software, not to mention a suite of comprehensive troubleshooting tools. The Mentor interface is easily used by technicians of all levels for set-up tasks such as switch management, transceiver output scaling, virtual assembly of video walls, and signal routing assignments. Should issues arise, Mentor assists with detective work in real-time to identify and remedy port conflicts or non-responsive devices.
Source Input Preview: All connected system sources may be monitored using MXNet Mentor’s source preview feature. An SDVoE module onboard the Control Box decodes input source streams for preview display with Mentor or via the API on third-party devices.
Transceivers: Unique with MXNet 10G is the solo-chassis, function-selectable SDVoE Transceiver.
A simple switch selects between operation as transmitter or receiver.
Each chassis supports both copper and fiber transmission and reception. Outfitted with both 10GbE copper and fiber ports, cable availability or distance requirements may be addressed without a confusing assortment of dedicated models.
Three transceiver models are available:
Genlock Mode: Latency is reduced to 0.1ms (or 1/400th of a frame), equal to high performance physical matrix switchers for mission-critical switching times. Non-genlocked fast switching is between one to two frames (approximately 17-34 milliseconds) which is visually imperceptible.
Multi-viewer Display: A single MXNet 10G transceiver is capable of applying multiple streams of video onto a single display for application-specific purposes such as surveillance, education, broadcast, or governmental uses. Traditionally, multiple devices in cumbersome configurations were required to accomplish this same result. As many as 32 separate images are possible.
Video Wall Ready: Sizing and bezel display via Mentor software.
1G Ethernet Extension: Whereas MXNet 1G utilized full bandwidth for the ecosystem, MXNet 10G dedicates 9Gbps to AV-over-IP and allocates 1Gbps for conventional data transfer. Each MXNet 10G transceiver is by default, an additional ethernet jack for TVs, computers or peripherals such as wireless accent points.
Control Box: Configuring MXNet 10G AV-over-IP systems is handily done with the AC-MXNET-10G-CBOX and powerful Mentor software, not to mention a suite of comprehensive troubleshooting tools. The Mentor interface is easily used by technicians of all levels for set-up tasks such as switch management, transceiver output scaling, virtual assembly of video walls, and signal routing assignments. Should issues arise, Mentor assists with detective work in real-time to identify and remedy port conflicts or non-responsive devices.
Source Input Preview: All connected system sources may be monitored using MXNet Mentor’s source preview feature. An SDVoE module onboard the Control Box decodes input source streams for preview display with Mentor or via the API on third-party devices.
Transceivers: Unique with MXNet 10G is the solo-chassis, function-selectable SDVoE Transceiver.
A simple switch selects between operation as transmitter or receiver.
Each chassis supports both copper and fiber transmission and reception. Outfitted with both 10GbE copper and fiber ports, cable availability or distance requirements may be addressed without a confusing assortment of dedicated models.
Three transceiver models are available:
- AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR is the transceiver in standard configuration
- AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-ADVM is a transceiver with downmixing which converts multi-channel surround codecs into 2-channel PCM for standard audio distribution
- AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-PRO is a transceiver with ICRON USB 2.0 module (480mbps) with support for up to 31 devices, including hubs. This device is aimed at primarily serving commercial applications.
Genlock Mode: Latency is reduced to 0.1ms (or 1/400th of a frame), equal to high performance physical matrix switchers for mission-critical switching times. Non-genlocked fast switching is between one to two frames (approximately 17-34 milliseconds) which is visually imperceptible.
Multi-viewer Display: A single MXNet 10G transceiver is capable of applying multiple streams of video onto a single display for application-specific purposes such as surveillance, education, broadcast, or governmental uses. Traditionally, multiple devices in cumbersome configurations were required to accomplish this same result. As many as 32 separate images are possible.
Video Wall Ready: Sizing and bezel display via Mentor software.
1G Ethernet Extension: Whereas MXNet 1G utilized full bandwidth for the ecosystem, MXNet 10G dedicates 9Gbps to AV-over-IP and allocates 1Gbps for conventional data transfer. Each MXNet 10G transceiver is by default, an additional ethernet jack for TVs, computers or peripherals such as wireless accent points.
The Ecosystem
MXNet 10G closely follows the modular approach taken with MXNet 1G, differing only where features separate configuration protocols, customizing every installation. Dual-function transceivers are also dually-supportive of connectivity type whether copper or fiber.
AVPro Edge designed and manufactured custom network switches accommodate SFP+ adapter modules allowing system designs to adopt a flexible mix of copper and fiber runs. Our standard switches are available in 12, 24, or 48 port configurations, with a 12-port, 10GbE copper PoE switch also available.
The Control Box is central to the MXNet 10G ecosystem, governed by MXNet Mentor, the AVPro Edge in-house nurtured software success story for MXNet systems. Intuitive to operate, Mentor effortlessly matches your design creativity with system flexibility with a bounty of features at hand to address client interests for truly customized systems. And at the first hint of a miscue, Mentor springs into action to identify and assist in resolving problems quickly and conclusively.
AVPro Edge designed and manufactured custom network switches accommodate SFP+ adapter modules allowing system designs to adopt a flexible mix of copper and fiber runs. Our standard switches are available in 12, 24, or 48 port configurations, with a 12-port, 10GbE copper PoE switch also available.
The Control Box is central to the MXNet 10G ecosystem, governed by MXNet Mentor, the AVPro Edge in-house nurtured software success story for MXNet systems. Intuitive to operate, Mentor effortlessly matches your design creativity with system flexibility with a bounty of features at hand to address client interests for truly customized systems. And at the first hint of a miscue, Mentor springs into action to identify and assist in resolving problems quickly and conclusively.
Network Switches
AC-MXNET-10G-SW24Q
24X 10G SFP+ Stackable Managed Switch with Two 40G QSFP+ |
AC-MXNET-10G-SW48Q
48X 10G SFP+ Stackable Managed Switch with Six 40G QSFP+ |
AC-MXNET-10G-SW12C
12X 10G Copper (PoE) and Six 10G/25G SFP28 |
TransceiverS
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-AVDM
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver with AVDM Module
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-PRO
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver with USB Module
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-AVDM
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver with AVDM Module
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-PRO
SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver with USB Module
Control
AC-MXNET-10G-CBOX
Serving in the role of central commander for an MXNet 10G AV-over-IP system, the AC-MXNET-10G-CBOX maintains communication with all MXNet 10G products, managing multicast data distribution, audio/video switching, and all signal matrixing and routing. AVPro Edge’s state-of-the-art proprietary unmatched MXNet Mentor software platform, features a suite of ecosystem real-time utilities that make system deployment efficient and trouble-free from a single location. Source preview provides convenient video program monitoring
Serving in the role of central commander for an MXNet 10G AV-over-IP system, the AC-MXNET-10G-CBOX maintains communication with all MXNet 10G products, managing multicast data distribution, audio/video switching, and all signal matrixing and routing. AVPro Edge’s state-of-the-art proprietary unmatched MXNet Mentor software platform, features a suite of ecosystem real-time utilities that make system deployment efficient and trouble-free from a single location. Source preview provides convenient video program monitoring
Accessories
Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)SFP-Plus (SFPP) ports are on every MXNet 10G TCVR and 24 & 48 port network switches, this gives you the option to use Fiber or Copper infrastructure.
Quad SFP 28 (QSFP28) ports are on MXNet 12 port network switch. This gives you the option to stack with another 12C network switch, increasing bandwidth for more encoders.
Quad SFP-Plus (QSFPP) ports are on MXNet 10G 24 & 48 port network switches. This gives you the option to stack network switches, increasing bandwidth for more encoders.
Break Out Cables (BOC)Quad SFP-Plus (QSFPP) ports are on MXNet 10G 24 & 48 port network switches. One 40G QSFPP port can be used as four 10G SFP+ ports by using a break out cable (BOC).
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Active Optical Cables (AOC)Active Optical Cables (AOC) are high speed cables with Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceivers on either end. They are used for stacking MXNet network switches or carry data to a nearby encoder or CBOX - Let us do the cable terminations
10G Switch to Encoder or CBOX Active Optical Cables
25G Active Optical Cables for stacking a 12C with another 12C
40G Active Optical Cables for stacking a 24 or 48 port switch with another 24 or 48 port switch
Rack MountingMount all Transceivers and a Control Box for a clean looking rack system.
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The POE Power supply
This 24 port unmanaged PoE power supply provides a power only (non-data) CAT cable connection for PoE-enabled IP devices like the MXNet 10G Transceiver.
AC-MXNET-POE-PSU24: PoE Provider for MXNet End Points
AC-MXNET-POE-PSU24: PoE Provider for MXNet End Points
We couldn't be more excited to bring this system to market. The MXNet 10G Ecosystem is currently in production and will be shipping soon.