Extron SW2 HD 4K PLUS Two Input 4K/60 HDMI Switcher

The Extron SW HD 4K PLUS Series of two, four, six, and eight-input HDMI switchers support 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. They are designed for video signal switching between multiple HDMI sources to a single display. The switchers are HDCP 2.3 compliant, and support data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats. The SW HD 4K PLUS Series is easy to operate using front panel controls or auto-switching. Ethernet, RS-232, and contact closure ports provide ample options for integration with any control system. All models feature EDID Minder®, which maintains continuous EDID communication with connected devices and ensures that the HDMI sources power up and maintain video output. The switchers provide automatic input cable equalization up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) on Extron HDMI Pro Series cable.

To enhance and simplify integration, the SW HD 4K PLUS Series provides integrator-friendly features, including automatic input cable equalization, automatic color bit depth management, indicators for monitoring and troubleshooting, as well as peripheral device power on the output. Automatic input cable equalization corrects for signal loss due to lengthy input cables, ensuring signal integrity up to 25 feet (7.6 meters), when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable. The SW HD 4K PLUS Series automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between source and display. Front panel LED indicators provide immediate visual confirmation of HDCP authentication and signal presence for each input and output. If HDCP‑encrypted content is transmitted to a non‑compliant display, a full-screen green signal provides immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display. The SW HD 4K PLUS Series also provides +5 VDC, 250 mA on the HDMI output for powering peripheral devices such as an Extron HD 4K 101 Plus cable equalizer.

The SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four‑input models are housed in 1U, half rack width enclosures that are suitable for mounting in a rack or under a table. The six and eight‑input models are housed in 1U, full rack width enclosures and come standard with brackets for mounting in a rack.

Features

• Inputs: Two, four, six, and eight female HDMI type A connectors
• Output: One female HDMI type A connector
• Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 — Resolutions up to 4096x2160/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color.
• HDCP 2.3 compliant — Ensures display of content-protected 4K video media and maintains interoperability with earlier versions of HDCP.
• Supported HDMI 2.0b specification features include data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless audio formats.
• Support for HDR – High Dynamic Range video — Enables greater contrast range and wider color gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, color depth, and metadata interchange capability for HDR video.
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN or WAN.
• EDID Minder^® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
• Automatic input cable equalization to 25 feet (7.6 meters) when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long HDMI cables, low quality HDMI cables, and source devices with poor HDMI signal output.
• User-selectable HDCP authorization — Allows individual inputs to appear HDCP compliant or non‑HDCP compliant to the connected source, which is beneficial if the source automatically encrypts all content when connected to an HDCP-compliant device. Protected material is not passed in non‑HDCP mode.
• HDCP Visual Confirmation provides a green signal when encrypted content is sent to a non-compliant display — A full screen green signal is sent when HDCP encrypted content is transmitted to a non HDCP compliant display, providing immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on the display.
• HDCP authentication and signal presence LED indicators
• Automatic color bit depth management — The switcher automatically adjusts color bit depth based on the display EDID, preventing color compatibility conflicts between source and display.
• HDMI to DVI Interface Format Correction — Automatically reformats HDMI source signals for output to a connected DVI display.
• Provides +5 VDC, 250 mA power on the output for external peripheral devices
• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. All functions remain available through Ethernet, RS-232, and USB when lockout mode is active.
• Easy setup and commissioning with Extron’s PCS – Product Configuration Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.
• Front panel USB configuration port — Provides convenient access for information and firmware updates.
• Compatible with Show Me^® Cables — Show Me cables provide convenient connectivity and user input selection and control for Collaboration Systems.
• Multiple control options including Ethernet, RS‑232, contact closure, front panel, and auto-input switching
• Auto-input switching — Automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with an active video signal or to an active input based on a configured priority.
• Contact closure remote control with tally output — Allows for remote selection of an input channel. +5 VDC is provided to light an LED to indicate the currently selected input.
• Rack mountable, 1U metal enclosure — SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four-input models feature a half rack width enclosure. Six and eight-input models feature a full rack width enclosure.
• DoDIN APL Approved Product available — This product is available as a Department of Defense Information Network Approved Product version upon request. Please contact Extron with your specific needs.
• Includes LockIt^® cable lacing brackets — Securely fasten HDMI or USB-C^® to a device, eliminating risk of disconnection.
• Extron Everlast™ Power Supply — SW HD 4K PLUS Series two and four input models include an energy efficient external universal power supply, replacement part #70-1174-01. Six and eight input models come equipped with a 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, internal universal power supply.
• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty
• TAA Compliant version available — Please inform your local Extron representative if your order requires compliance with TAA regulations.

SW HD 4K PLUS Series
specification
Frame rate1	24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 120, 144, 240 fps
Chroma sampling1	4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0
Color bit depth1	8, 10, or 12 bits per color
Signal Type	HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
Max. video data rate	18 Gbps (6 Gbps per color)
NOTE     1Subject to the maximum data rate limit. Use our calculator at www.extron.com/8Kdatarate to determine video parameters supported by this data rate.
Video
Maximum data rate	18 Gbps (6 Gbps per color)
Maximum pixel clock	600 MHz
Resolution	Up to 1920 x 1200 or 1080p @ 60 Hz, 12 bit color  4K (4096 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color space, 8 bit color (Max for HDMI) UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 color space, 8 bit color
Formats	RGB and YCbCr digital video
Standards	DVI 1.0, HDMI 2.0b, HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.3, CEA-861E
NOTE     The SW HD 4K PLUS Series switchers support TMDS data rates up to 18 Gbps, HDR, up to 12 bit Deep Color, 3D**, HD lossless audio formats, and other HDMI specification features. **Extron strongly recommends compatibility testing while designing and before installing any 3D system. There are several unique 3D formats in use by source devices and display manufacturers. The 3D support in this product is limited to signals operating within 164 MHz pixel clock and requires format and EDID compatibility between source and sink devices. Please contact an Extron Application Engineer for more information.
Video input
Number/signal type	2, 4, 6, or 8 (depending on model) single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)
Connectors	2, 4, 6, or 8 female HDMI type A
Horizontal frequency	15 KHz to 270 KHz for resolutions up to 18 Gbps
Vertical frequency	24 Hz to 240 Hz for resolutions up to 18 Gbps
Video output
Number/signal type	1 single link HDMI (or DVI-D*)
Connectors	1 female HDMI type A
Power for active cables	1.1 W for the HDMI port
NOTE     *Appropriate HDMI to DVI-D cables or adapters are required for DVI signal input/output.
Audio input
Number/signal type
SW2 HD 4K PLUS	2 HDMI, embedded
SW4 HD 4K PLUS	4 HDMI, embedded
SW6 HD 4K PLUS	6 HDMI, embedded
SW8 HD 4K PLUS	8 HDMI, embedded
Connectors
SW2 HD 4K PLUS	2 female HDMI type A
SW4 HD 4K PLUS	4 female HDMI type A
SW6 HD 4K PLUS	6 female HDMI type A
SW8 HD 4K PLUS	8 female HDMI type A
Supported formats
Analog de-embedding	LPCM-2Ch
HDMI pass-through	LPCM up to 7.1/24-bit/192 kHz, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby legacy formats DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 96/24, and DTS legacy formats
Audio output
Number/signal type	1 HDMI, embedded
Connector	1 female HDMI type A
Communication
Serial control port	1 RS-232, 3.5 mm, 3 pole captive screw connector
Pin configuration	1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND
Baud rate and protocol	9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
USB control port	1 female mini USB B on front panel
USB standards	USB 2.0, low speed
Ethernet data rate	10/100Base-T, half/full duplex, with auto detect
Ethernet protocol	ARP, ICMP (ping), IP, TCP, DHCP, HTTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet
Program control	Extron control/configuration program for Windows® Extron Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) Microsoft® Internet Explorer® Telnet
Contact closure/tally output
SW2 HD 4K PLUS	(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole (C,T,C,T,+V)
SW4 HD 4K PLUS	(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 5 pole (C,T,C,T,+V) (1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 4 pole (C,T,C,T)
SW6 HD 4K PLUS	(6) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (C,G,T) (1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (+V)
SW8 HD 4K PLUS	(8) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (C,G,T) (1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole (+V)
	C = contact, G = ground, T = tally, +V = +5 V
General
Power supply
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS	External Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 18 watts
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS	Internal Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS
Device	3.9 watts, 12 VDC
Device and power supply	5.5 watts, 12 VDC
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS	12.1 watts
Ambient temperature/humidity	Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Cooling	Convection, no vents
Thermal dissipation
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS
Device	12.2 BTU/hr
Device and power supply	17.8 BTU/hr
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS	40.4 BTU/hr
Mounting
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS
Rack mount	Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf
Furniture mount	Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit or through-desk mounting kit
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS
Rack mount	Yes, with supplied mounting brackets
Enclosure type	Metal
Enclosure dimensions
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS	1.75" H x 8.75" W x 6.0" D (1U high, half rack wide) (44 mm H x 222 mm W x 152 mm D) (Depth excludes connectors.)
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS	1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide) (44 mm H x 445 mm W x 216 mm D) (Depth excludes connectors.)
Product weight
SW2 and SW4 HD 4K PLUS	1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)
SW6 and SW8 HD 4K PLUS	2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
Regulatory compliance	CE, c-UL, UL, PSE, RoHs, and WEEE
Product warranty	3 years parts and labor
Everlast power supply warranty	7 years parts and labor
NOTE     All nominal levels are at ±10%.
NOTE     Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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