MXnet 1G Control Box

MXnet 1G Control Box

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The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is the centralized management device for MXnet 1G AV over IP system. The CBOX-HA interfaces between MXnet encoders/decoders and 3rd-party control systems. It also hosts the powerful Mentor web interface for auto-discovery, configuration, routing and maintenance of endpoints.

  • Manages all MXnet 1G Endpoints
  • Web-hosted ‘Mentor’ Management Interface
  • Isolated AV and Control LAN Connections
  • High Availability Architecture for an ‘Always Up’ Experience
  • Control Drivers Available for Crestron, Q-SYS, Control4 and more!

SKU: AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA

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Key Features

  • Single Point of Management - The CBOX-HA supports auto-discovery, management, routing and maintenance of all MXnet 1G endpoints. The CBOX-HA provides a single point of log on to control every MXnet device on the network, including MXnet network switches.
  • Mentor User Interface - Mentor is a web-hosted interface on the CBOX-HA that provides an intuitive management experience. Mentor provides detailed diagnostics, signal routing, live video previews and advanced configurations such as creating video walls or multiview layouts. When paired with MXnet switches you’ll get advanced diagnostics and the ability to configure VLANs and network port settings directly from Mentor.
  • Isolated AV and Control LAN Connections - The CBOX-HA provides a bridge between AV networks and enterprise/control networks. The isolated LAN connections allow you to simplify network topologies and isolate multicast AV traffic, especially in applications where adding AV devices to existing IT networks isn’t permitted. An additional 6 LAN ports are available to connect to MXnet switches for management or 3rd-party control devices.
  • High Availability Architecture - Connect two CBOX-HA’s together either over the network or through the HA RS-232 port to add redundancy to your MXnet system. High Availability ensure users avoid downtime, which is especially crucial for mission critical applications. If the primary CBOX-HA were to fail, the secondary CBOX-HA will automatically take over and provide a seamless switch.
  • Open API - While pre-built control drivers are available for most major manufacturers, MXnet features an open API. This allows you to fully leverage all aspects of MXnet, whether you’re testing for specific functionality or writing custom control drivers.

Description

AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA High Availability Now Available!
The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA now officially supports High Availability with the latest firmware update. High Availability functionality allows two CBOX-HA’s to be linked for redundancy to provide a seamless and ‘Always Up' experience for any mission critical systems such as Government, Command & Control or Finance applications. If a CBOX-HA fails, a second unit will seamlessly take over giving AV integrators time to get to site and diagnose without any impact to the end-user’s experience.


The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is the centralized management device for MXnet 1G AV over IP systems. The CBOX-HA interfaces between MXnet encoders/decoders and 3rd-party control systems. It also hosts the powerful Mentor web interface for auto-discovery, management, routing and maintenance of endpoints. The CBOX-HA provides a single point of management making it incredibly simple to deploy hundreds of endpoints in a matter of minutes.

The Mentor web interface provides an intuitive ‘point-and-click’ experience. Easily give endpoints custom names, adjust IP addresses, route AV, setup video walls and multiview layouts or test API commands via the built in CLI. Mentor is a simple yet powerful management interface built for today’s modern AV systems.

The front panel of the CBOX-HA includes two display screens for quick access to key information including IP & MAC addresses, installed firmware version and the amount of discovered encoders and decoders.

Drivers are available for most major control system manufacturers. These drivers make integration a breeze and provide control over all aspects of MXnet endpoints.

Available on the Drivers tab: Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Control4, Savant, RTI, ELAN, URC, and AMX.

Ports:
Ethernet (8)  × female RJ-45, one with PoE
SFP 0
HDMI N/A
Audio N/A
IR N/A
RS232 (1) × 5 Pin Terminal Block for MXnet System Control

(1) x female RJ-45 RS-232 port (HA)
USB (1) × USB Type C for MXnet service
Distance:
Ethernet 100 Meters/ 330 Feet over CAT5e and above
SFP and Fiber N/A
Environmental:
Operating Temperature 23 to 125°F (-5 to 51°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity 5-90% RH (No Condensation)
Power:
Max Power Consumption 4.5W
PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af (15.4W)
Power Supply Unit

Input: AC 120-240V-50/60Hz 0.8A

Output: DC 12V 2A

Dimensions:
Mounting Rack and Furniture mount support
Dimensions (Unit Only Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 200 X 104 x 20
inch: 7.87 X 4.09 X 0.79
Dimensions (Packaged Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 310 X 180 x 54
inch: 12.2 X 7.09 X 2.13
Weight (Unit) 1.31 LBS/0.596 KG
Weight (Packaged) 1.75 LBS/0.79 KG
Regulatory CE/FCC/UL
Product Warranty 10 Years
Specifications subject to change without notice.  Mass & dimensions are approximate
  • 1 x AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA (Control Box)
  • 1 x 12V/2A Locking Power Supply
  • 1 x RJ45 -> 3Pin Terminal Block Cable   
  • 4 x Rubber Feet
  • 2 x Mounting Brackets
  • 6 x Screws for Mounting Brackets

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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Key Features

  • Single Point of Management - The CBOX-HA supports auto-discovery, management, routing and maintenance of all MXnet 1G endpoints. The CBOX-HA provides a single point of log on to control every MXnet device on the network, including MXnet network switches.
  • Mentor User Interface - Mentor is a web-hosted interface on the CBOX-HA that provides an intuitive management experience. Mentor provides detailed diagnostics, signal routing, live video previews and advanced configurations such as creating video walls or multiview layouts. When paired with MXnet switches you’ll get advanced diagnostics and the ability to configure VLANs and network port settings directly from Mentor.
  • Isolated AV and Control LAN Connections - The CBOX-HA provides a bridge between AV networks and enterprise/control networks. The isolated LAN connections allow you to simplify network topologies and isolate multicast AV traffic, especially in applications where adding AV devices to existing IT networks isn’t permitted. An additional 6 LAN ports are available to connect to MXnet switches for management or 3rd-party control devices.
  • High Availability Architecture - Connect two CBOX-HA’s together either over the network or through the HA RS-232 port to add redundancy to your MXnet system. High Availability ensure users avoid downtime, which is especially crucial for mission critical applications. If the primary CBOX-HA were to fail, the secondary CBOX-HA will automatically take over and provide a seamless switch.
  • Open API - While pre-built control drivers are available for most major manufacturers, MXnet features an open API. This allows you to fully leverage all aspects of MXnet, whether you’re testing for specific functionality or writing custom control drivers.

Description

AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA High Availability Now Available!
The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA now officially supports High Availability with the latest firmware update. High Availability functionality allows two CBOX-HA’s to be linked for redundancy to provide a seamless and ‘Always Up' experience for any mission critical systems such as Government, Command & Control or Finance applications. If a CBOX-HA fails, a second unit will seamlessly take over giving AV integrators time to get to site and diagnose without any impact to the end-user’s experience.


The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is the centralized management device for MXnet 1G AV over IP systems. The CBOX-HA interfaces between MXnet encoders/decoders and 3rd-party control systems. It also hosts the powerful Mentor web interface for auto-discovery, management, routing and maintenance of endpoints. The CBOX-HA provides a single point of management making it incredibly simple to deploy hundreds of endpoints in a matter of minutes.

The Mentor web interface provides an intuitive ‘point-and-click’ experience. Easily give endpoints custom names, adjust IP addresses, route AV, setup video walls and multiview layouts or test API commands via the built in CLI. Mentor is a simple yet powerful management interface built for today’s modern AV systems.

The front panel of the CBOX-HA includes two display screens for quick access to key information including IP & MAC addresses, installed firmware version and the amount of discovered encoders and decoders.

Drivers are available for most major control system manufacturers. These drivers make integration a breeze and provide control over all aspects of MXnet endpoints.

Available on the Drivers tab: Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Control4, Savant, RTI, ELAN, URC, and AMX.

Ports:
Ethernet (8)  × female RJ-45, one with PoE
SFP 0
HDMI N/A
Audio N/A
IR N/A
RS232 (1) × 5 Pin Terminal Block for MXnet System Control

(1) x female RJ-45 RS-232 port (HA)
USB (1) × USB Type C for MXnet service
Distance:
Ethernet 100 Meters/ 330 Feet over CAT5e and above
SFP and Fiber N/A
Environmental:
Operating Temperature 23 to 125°F (-5 to 51°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity 5-90% RH (No Condensation)
Power:
Max Power Consumption 4.5W
PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af (15.4W)
Power Supply Unit

Input: AC 120-240V-50/60Hz 0.8A

Output: DC 12V 2A

Dimensions:
Mounting Rack and Furniture mount support
Dimensions (Unit Only Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 200 X 104 x 20
inch: 7.87 X 4.09 X 0.79
Dimensions (Packaged Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 310 X 180 x 54
inch: 12.2 X 7.09 X 2.13
Weight (Unit) 1.31 LBS/0.596 KG
Weight (Packaged) 1.75 LBS/0.79 KG
Regulatory CE/FCC/UL
Product Warranty 10 Years
Specifications subject to change without notice.  Mass & dimensions are approximate
  • 1 x AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA (Control Box)
  • 1 x 12V/2A Locking Power Supply
  • 1 x RJ45 -> 3Pin Terminal Block Cable   
  • 4 x Rubber Feet
  • 2 x Mounting Brackets
  • 6 x Screws for Mounting Brackets