Description

SKU CHANGE: When ordering this product, you may receive the updated SKU (AC-MXNET-SW8P). This is a SKU change only from the previous AC-MXNET-SW12. The switch is functionally the same as before.

The AVPro Edge AC-MXNET-SW8P fits into the MXnet ecosystem as a fast-switching, low-latency, 8-port network switch perfectly sized for basic systems. Four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports facilitate high-bandwidth core network connectivity plus auto uplink and link aggregation to any AC-MXNET-SW8P/24/48 switch. This makes it ideal for large-scale AV-over-IP deployments and provides flexible, low-cost extension options for planned or emergency system expansion.

Configurable through MXNet Mentor software, the AC-MXNET-SW8P leverages the network operating system developed by AVPro Edge for the AC-MXNET-SW24 and AC-MXNET-SW48 network switches to analyze multicast packetization and optimize switch speed for data throughput. Like all AVPro Edge switches, the AC-MXNET-SW8P Supports IGMP Snooping and Quality of Service for smooth and reliable audio/video stream transmission. It is preconfigured for plug-and-play simplicity with the MXnet ecosystem.

Key Benefits

Fast Switching – Virtually undetectable, two seconds or less source-to-source switching to endpoints with no content-free black frames.

Low Latency – A/V onset timing of 70 ms or less is below the threshold of human perception. MXnet SW series switches integrated into the MXnet Ecosystem average system latency at around 35 ms. However, varying signal types contribute to latency times. Internal tests conducted by AVPro reveal the following latency measurements:

• • Less than or equal to 33 ms (1fps)MXnet Point to Point (HDMI or Decoder Analog Out)
• • Less than or equal to 1 msMXnet Encoder (Non-Downmixing/2CH PCM Only)
• MXnet Encoder (AVDM)
  • Less than or equal to 60 ms

60 ms is achieved when downmixing High-Bitrate Audio, such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS Master Audio, though latency times are typically less. Latency averaging 70 ms or less is considered imperceptible; however, this is dependent on each individual’s audible and visual acuity.

IAVP (Intelligent A/V Processing) – Each network switch module subset affecting multicast processing has been carefully re-engineered. IGMP, Jumbo Frames, Spanning Tree, and multicast filtering are fully optimized for efficient network transmission.

MXnet NOS (Network Operating System) – Multicast CPU utilization has been completely reworked for high efficiency.  Processor loads never exceed 40%, even when the AC-MXNET-SW24 is fully populated. System boot times average

1 minute and 45 seconds from a cold start to complete functionality, including POE device power-up.