MuxLab 500920 - Rackmount Chassis for 16 Transmitters on Cat 5 (3U)
The MuxLab 500920 is a 19-inch rack-mount chassis designed to provide a professional, centralized cable management solution for audiovisual installations. This robust chassis allows for the efficient installation and organization of up to sixteen MuxLab transceivers, making it the ideal hub for centralizing AV equipment such as DVD players, video servers, or set-top boxes in a single wiring closet.
At 3U high, it optimizes rack space and ensures a clean and organized installation. Its versatile design allows transceivers to be installed facing either the front or rear, providing exceptional flexibility to meet the specific needs of each application and facilitating cable access. This chassis is the perfect choice for system integrators looking to maximize efficiency and maintain a professional appearance in their facilities.
Main features
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High Capacity: Supports the installation of up to 16 MuxLab transceivers, ideal for high-density systems.
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Standard Format: Designed for seamless mounting in any industry-standard 19-inch rack.
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Space Efficiency: It occupies a height of 3U, allowing for compact and organized management of equipment.
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Flexible Installation: Allows mounting devices facing the front or rear of the rack, depending on the installation convenience.
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Robust Construction: Made with high-quality materials to ensure durability and a secure hold for your devices.
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All Inclusive: Supplied with the necessary mounting kits and screws to mount the 16 transceivers and secure the chassis to the rack.
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Optional Accessories: Compatible with blanking plates (model 500921) to cover unused spaces and additional brackets (model 500922) sold separately.
Benefits for the Professional Installer
The MuxLab 500920 chassis dramatically simplifies cable management at the head end of any AV system. By centralizing transceivers, cable clutter is reduced, maintenance is facilitated, and overall system reliability is improved. The ability to accommodate up to 16 units in a single location saves installation time and provides a scalable, clean, and easily accessible solution for future expansions or diagnostics.
Use cases
This chassis is the ideal solution for a wide variety of professional and commercial environments, including:
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Commercial and residential AV systems: To organize the distribution of video and audio signals from a central location.
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Meeting rooms and collaborative systems: Facilitates the connection of multiple sources to screens and projectors in an orderly manner.
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Digital Signage: Perfect for managing extenders that send content to multiple screens in shopping malls, airports, or corporations.
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Classrooms and educational centers: Centralizes the connection of projectors and interactive screens to video sources.
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Data centers and telecommunications closets: Keeps signal extension equipment organized and accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with the MuxLab 500920 chassis?
The chassis includes the necessary mounting brackets to install up to 16 transceivers, as well as the screws to attach the chassis itself to a 19-inch rack.
Can I install fewer than 16 devices?
Yes, you can install any number of transceivers up to a maximum of 16. To cover empty slots and maintain a clean appearance, you can purchase MuxLab 500921 blanking plates separately.
Which MuxLab transceiver models is it compatible with?
It is compatible with a wide range of MuxLab extenders and transceivers, including but not limited to models: 500767, 500774, 500112, 500114, 500451, 500451-PoE, 500453, 500454, 500454-PoE, 500456, 500753, 500754, 500755, 500756, 500757, 500758 and 500759.
Is the installation of the transceivers reversible?
Yes, the chassis design allows the transceivers to be installed facing either the front or the back of the rack, offering great flexibility for cable management.
Project description
19-inch rack-mount chassis with a 3U height, designed to house up to 16 MuxLab transceivers (transmitters/receivers) for signal extension over twisted-pair cabling. Allows for front or rear mounting of the devices. Includes the necessary hardware and brackets for installing all 16 modules. Dimensions: 483 x 134 x 72 mm. Weight: 1.14 kg.
