MXnet 10G

AVPro Edge’s MXnet 10G AV-over-IP ecosystem is 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, helping to build the standard in our industry. One more interesting part of this ecosystem is the “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, matrixed from any encoder to multiple decoders, and configured for multi-viewing or multi-window video walls. KVM, USB, 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.

Why MXnet 10G?

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. Four 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-USBX is a transceiver featuring ICRON’s USB 2.0, ExtremeUSB™ module, supporting as many as 31 devices, including hubs.
AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-PRO is a dual-module transceiver. Module A is for DANTE audio while Module B provides ICRON’s USB 2.0, ExtremeUSB™ circuitry.
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.

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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.

Network Switches

AC-MXNET-10G-SW12C

12X 10G Copper (PoE) and Six 10G/25G SFP28

AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C

24X 10G Copper (PoE) and 10Gbps hybrid PoE++/PoE+ (Ports 1-8 are PoE++, ports 9-24 are PoE+)

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+

Controller

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

Control Systems

The comprehensive AVPro Edge MXnet 10G API, readily available to all third-party control system programmers, provides a wide array of system-enhancing features not inherently included in control company core products. Using your prefered control system, MXnet 10G provides limitless compression-free and visually lossless AV distribution while still allowing access by the native control system’s interface for a familiar user experience. By using the MXnet 10G API library, system designers and programmers are limited only by their imaginations for unique interoperability possibilities.

Compatible with

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 Audio Downmixing AVDM Module

AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-USBX

SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver featuring ICRON’s USB 2.0, ExtremeUSB™ module

AC-MXNET-10G-TCVR-PRO

SDVoE 4K HDMI AV-over-IP PoE Transceiver with a DANTE and ICRON’s USB 2.0, ExtremeUSB™ module

SFPs, Cables, and Accessories

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. SFP 28 (SFP28) and Quad SFP-Plus (QSFPP) ports are on MXnet 10G network switches and are used to stack with another 10G network switch.

SFP Plus

AC-10G-SFPP-MM: 10G SFP+ 850nm 300m LC Multi Mode Fiber Transceiver
AC-10G-SFPP-SM: 10G SFP+ 1310nm 10Km LC Single Mode Fiber Transceiver
AC-10G-SFPP-C30: 10G SFP+ 30m (98’4”) Copper RJ-45 Transceiver
AC-10G-SFPP-C80: 10G SFP+ 80m (262’5”) Copper RJ-45 Transceiver
AC-10G-SFPP-C100: 10G SFP+ 100m (328’) Copper RJ-45 Transceiver

SFP 28

AC-25G-SFP28-MM: 25G SFP28 Multi-Mode Fiber Module
AC-25G-SFP28-SM: 25G SFP28 Single-Mode Fiber Module

QSFP Plus

AC-40G-QSFPP-MM: 40G QSFP+ Multi-Mode Fiber Module
AC-40G-QSFPP-SM: 40G QSFP+ Single-Mode Fiber Module

AOC Cables

AOC cables 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 or from a nearby encoder or CBOX - Let us do the cable terminations.

LENGTH	10G SPF+ AOC	25G SFP28 AOC	40G QSFP+ AOC
1M (3'3")	AC-10G-AOC-01	AC-25G-AOC-01	AC-40G-AOC-01
2M (6'6")	AC-10G-AOC-02	AC-25G-AOC-02	AC-40G-AOC-02
3M (9'8")	AC-10G-AOC-03	AC-25G-AOC-03	AC-40G-AOC-03

Breakout Cables

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).

AC-40G-BOC-01: 1m (3’3”) 40G QSFP+ to four 10G SFP+ Break-Out Active Optical Cable
AC-40G-BOC-02: 2m (6’6”) 40G QSFP+ to four10G SFP+ Break-Out Active Optical Cable
AC-40G-BOC-03: 3m (9’8”) 40G QSFP+ to four10G SFP+ Break-Out Active Optical Cable

Rack Mounting

Mount all Transceivers and a Control Box for a clean looking rack system.

AC-MXNET-10G-HDRACK: Rack mount for up to twelve 10G Transceivers/Control Box

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.