MuxLab IMU-500995 - 10-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch Preconfigured for Video over IP
The MuxLab IMU-500995 is a high-performance network switch designed to simplify and enhance your Video over IP (AV over IP) installations. This device is based on the robust and reliable Cisco Business CBS350-8P-E-2G managed switch, which has been pre-configured by MuxLab to ensure seamless integration and optimized performance right out of the box for video wall and networked AV content distribution applications.
With a total of 10 ports, this switch offers versatile and powerful connectivity. It features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) , capable of supplying power to compatible devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, or wireless access points directly through the network cable, eliminating the need for additional power supplies. In addition, it has two Gigabit combo ports that can function as standard RJ45 ports or as SFP slots for fiber optic links, providing exceptional flexibility for high-speed backbone connections or covering long distances.
Main Features
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Gigabit Performance: Equipped with 10 Gigabit ports, the switch offers a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 Mpps, ensuring smooth, non-blocking, low-latency video transmissions.
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PoE+ Power: The 8 PoE+ ports comply with the IEEE 802.3at standard, providing up to 30W per port with a total power budget of 67W, ideal for powering a variety of network devices.
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Preconfigured for AV over IP: MuxLab has optimized the switch configuration to prioritize video traffic, ensuring superior image and sound quality in content distribution systems and video walls.
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Advanced Layer 3 Management: As a managed switch, it allows for advanced configuration of network traffic. It includes Layer 3 static routing capabilities, enabling network segmentation into workgroups (VLANs) and improving overall efficiency by offloading internal routing tasks from the main router.
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Flexible Connectivity: The inclusion of 2 SFP/RJ45 combo ports facilitates connection to other switches or the core network via copper or fiber optic cables, adapting to any infrastructure.
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Compact and Silent Design: Its fanless desktop design makes it perfect for installation in offices, meeting rooms or any noise-sensitive environment, ensuring reliable and quiet operation.
Benefits for AV Integrators and Professionals
The MuxLab IMU-500995 is designed for professionals seeking a reliable and easy-to-deploy network solution. Its pre-configured nature dramatically reduces installation time and technical complexity, eliminating the need for advanced network configuration knowledge for IP Video systems. Its robust foundation, the Cisco Business 350 Series switch, ensures high reliability, advanced security, and consistent performance—critical elements for business and professional applications where downtime is not an option.
Use Cases
This switch is the ideal centerpiece for a wide range of professional applications:
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Videowalls and Digital Signage: Perfect for managing and powering the transmitters and receivers of a video wall system in retail stores, control centers or corporations.
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AV distribution systems: In conference rooms, classrooms or hospitality facilities, it facilitates the distribution of high-quality video content to multiple screens.
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IP Surveillance: Capable of powering and connecting multiple IP security cameras, centralizing the network infrastructure.
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Small and medium-sized business networks: Its manageability and security features make it an excellent choice for office networks that need to connect and power devices such as IP phones and Wi-Fi access points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the switch is "preconfigured"?
This means that MuxLab has fine-tuned the switch's software configuration (based on the Cisco CBS350) to work optimally with your Video over IP systems. This includes video traffic prioritization (QoS) and other settings that ensure plug-and-play installation and stable performance for AV applications.
Can I use this switch for a regular data network?
Yes. Although optimized for video, it's a fully functional Cisco managed switch that can be used on any Gigabit Ethernet network. If needed, its configuration can be modified to suit other requirements.
What is an SFP/RJ45 combo port?
A combo port offers two types of connection on a single interface: one for a standard network cable (RJ45) and another for an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) module. Only one of the two connections can be used at a time, and it allows you to choose between copper or fiber optic for uplinks, offering greater flexibility.
Project description
This 10-port Gigabit Ethernet managed switch, based on the Cisco CBS350-8P-E-2G model, is pre-configured for Video over IP applications. It features eight 10/100/1000Base-T ports with PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) support and two Gigabit combo ports (RJ45/SFP). The switching capacity is 20 Gbps and the forwarding rate is 14.88 Mpps. The total PoE power budget is 67 W. It offers Layer 3 management capabilities, including static routing. The device is a fanless desktop form factor and includes an external power supply.
