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1. Introduction
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I ntroduction
This chapter highlights the purpose of the document and gives a chance to
check into the world of UBEX network in the below listed sections:
Description
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The Purpose of the Document
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Installation and Network Setup Guide for UBEX
1.1. Description
Lightware's latest development project is the UBEX (Ultra Bandwidth
Extender) product family. This new optical solution allows
4K UHD@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension without
latency. We intend to use packet-based transmission instead of the
conventional method.
We use standard, certificated 10 Gbps SFP+ optical modules which are
plug and play, so they are swappable by the user. There could be either
duplex multimode/singlemode modules (1–1 fiber for each direction
per 10 Gbps link) or bidirectional singlemode module (1 fiber for both
direction per 10 Gbps link). The maximum distance is 400 m with
multimode modules (OM4), and 10 km with short range singlemode
modules, or 80 km with long range singlemode modules. In a typical
application with standard, non-blocking 10 Gbps Ethernet switch it is
necessary to use both directions of the link. Therefore the number of
necessary fibers depends on the link speed and the optical module:
for 10 Gbps 1 or 2 fibers, for 20 Gbps 2 or 4 fibers are needed. One of
the primary advantages of the new architecture is scalability.
Matrix Management Unit
UBEX-MMU-X200 is a Matrix Management Unit (MMU) for the
UBEX AV Over IP optical extender product line. With a standard
Ethernet switch installed as a crosspoint, a virtual matrix can be created
with UBEX devices connected to the IP network as input and output
endpoints. The virtual matrix established requires to be managed and
controlled by the MMU also connected to the Ethernet switch.
The MMU builds and constantly updates a database of the UBEX
endpoints connected, displaying a traditional crosspoint view of the
virtual matrix in the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software, also
displaying connected, but inactive units.
Users connect and communicate directly with the MMU in matrix
mode, and MMU connects to and relays communication to the
endpoint UBEX units.
The MMU displays information about endpoints and the overall virtual
AV network, backup and restore functions are also provided to save
and load the configuration. The MMU also manages the firmware
upgrades of the connected endpoint UBEX devices, it is possible to
initiate and update of the firmware on all UBEX units present in the
network. Based on the communication with the UBEX endpoints, the
MMU manages and supervises bandwidth use efficiency.
The MMU also serves as an interface for third-party control systems
and includes Lightware's proprietary Advanced EDID Management
technology.
1.2. The Purpose of the Document
UBEX Application Modes
At first we need to clear up the application modes of the UBEX series
devices. UBEX system has two main application modes:
EXTENDER mode - Point-to-point to connection between one
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transmitter and one receiver;
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MATRIX mode - Virtual A/V matrix with more transmitters and
receivers and a Matrix Management Unit (MMU) which controls
the A/V network.
MAIN MENU
TX
Ports
EDID
System status
System settings
Transmitter
MAIN MENU
TX
Ports
EDID
System settings
System status
Transmitter
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
L3 switch
MAIN MENU
Ports
TX
EDID
System settings
System status
Transmitter
LIVE
MAIN MENU
CONTROL
POWER
ETHERNET 1
Input Ports
System Settings
Output Ports
MAIN MENU
Ports
TX
Health
EDID
EDID
UBEX-MMU-X200
Matrix Management Unit
Presets
System status
System settings
RESET
Matrix Management Unit
Transmitter
UBEX - Matrix mode
This application note is related to the Matrix application mode only.
About the Document
The following chapters help for the integrators and our customers to
install and configure an UBEX matrix in a newly installed or existing IT
network system. The sections listed below are in the document:
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Hardware requirements
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UBEX network Installation step by step
Video network designing
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The steps of the network switch configuration in general terms
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The steps of the network switch configuration by switch models
Useful tips & tricks for the best user experience
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MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
RX
Ports
> System Settings
Input Ports
EDID
EDID
System settings
Output Ports
System status
Health
Receiver
MAIN MENU
RX
Ports
EDID
System settings
System status
Receiver
B
A
B
A
MAIN MENU
RX
Ports
EDID
System settings
System status
Receiver
MAIN MENU
RX
Ports
EDID
Control USB
System settings
System status
Receiver
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