Link Electronics XEHDAES 8x8 HD SD SDI Digital Video Routing Switcher with Stereo Audio Follow, No Re-clock, 1RU Frame, 2RU Frame Supports Redundant Power Supply

An advanced solution for diverse video routing needs, the XEHDAES 8x8 HD SD SDI Digital Video Routing Switcher is a versatile and reliable device that seamlessly switches between various signals, including SD-SDI and HD-SDI. Engineered to support data rates from 50Mbps to approximately 1.4Gbps, this switcher is capable of accommodating a switching size as large as 64x64 and as compact as 8x8 within a single 4RU frame.

The XEHDAES switcher is equipped with automatic cable equalizing and clock regeneration features, ensuring that signals are transmitted over long distances without any loss in signal quality. It is designed to handle data rates up to approximately 1.5Gbps and incorporates input cable equalization up to 1000ft for SD and 500ft for HD. This, along with output lock regenerators, guarantees optimum jitter performance for a wide range of data rates.

This versatile switcher supports a mix of SD, HD, and AES within a single frame. It offers multiple control interfaces, including RS-232/422, TCP/IP, CAN, and C-BUS, and is compatible with 1RU, 2RU, 4RU, and 8RU frames. For enhanced system reliability, it supports redundant control systems and power supply units in 2RU, 4RU, and 8RU frames.

Ideal for a variety of applications, from TV Broadcast and video production to corporate conference rooms, museums, college classrooms, video conferencing, and remote learning facilities, the XEHDAES switcher is a robust solution for today's routing demands. Its front-loading and rear-loading, hot-swappable modules ensure easy serviceability, while the intuitive front LCD display and buttons facilitate local control.

The XEHDAES 8x8 HD SD SDI Digital Video Routing Switcher is not only compatible with almost all control panels and routing control applications produced by Link but also supports multiple world's prevailing control protocols. With its ability to configure the routing scale "on-line" by changing the number of removable modules, this switcher is a flexible and adaptable choice for all your video routing needs.