Lightware MX2M-FR24R-F Modular 24x24 4K Hybrid Matrix Switcher - 91110023

Product Overview

The Lightware MX2M-FR24R-F is the base configuration of the MX2M-FR24R modular 4K hybrid matrix platform—providing the 24x24 video crosspoint at 18 Gbps per port, the 88x88 audio crosspoint, and the 2.2-inch TFT front-panel display, with a single PSU drawer and without the power tray accessory. It is the entry point into the MX2M modular ecosystem for integrators who want the full board flexibility of the platform—HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, optical fiber, CATx, Dante/AES67, and analog audio boards in any combination—while managing initial cost. Power redundancy can be added later by installing a second PSU drawer and purchasing the Redundancy Upgrade firmware license. The MX2M-FR24R-F suits fixed installations in conference environments, training facilities, and broadcast rooms where the full hybrid board library is needed but where PSU redundancy is addressed through facility-level power conditioning.

Product Description

The MX2M-FR24R-F provides 6 input and 6 output video board slots (4 ports per board), 4 auxiliary/audio board slots, and a single PSU drawer delivering up to 500W frame power and up to 600W for PoE powering of connected endpoints at up to 100W per endpoint. The 24x24 video crosspoint and 88x88 audio crosspoint operate identically to all MX2M-FR24R variants. The front-panel display (2.2-inch TFT, 240x320 resolution, rotary switch) enables direct crosspoint and preset control without a connected computer. Control is also available via 100Base-T EtherCON, 1000Base-T EtherCON for user data, D-sub 9 RS-232, and mini USB Type B. Full LDAP, AD, SSH, and HTTPS IT security compliance is standard. Zero frame latency is less than 7.4 µs end-to-end.

Key Features

• 24x24 video crosspoint — 18 Gbps per port, non-blocking, 4K60 4:4:4
• 88x88 audio crosspoint — Dante/AES67, PCM 7.1, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
• Front-panel TFT display (F) — 2.2-inch 240x320 LCD, rotary switch for direct crosspoint control
• Single PSU, upgradeable to redundant — 500W frame, 600W PoE standard
• 6+6 hot-swappable video board slots — HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, fiber SC, CATx, SDVoE
• 4 audio/auxiliary board slots — Dante/AES67 32-ch, analog 8-ch, GPIO, USB
• Internal 1G Ethernet layer — extender network without external switches
• PoE 48V up to 100W per endpoint
• Zero frame latency — less than 7.4 µs
• IT security — LDAP, AD, SSH, HTTPS
• HDCP 2.2 and 1.4
• 3-year warranty

Typical Applications

• Conference room (large)
• Training room
• Broadcast studio
• All-hands room
• Auditorium
• House of worship

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What I/O boards are compatible with the MX2M-FR24R-F?

Compatible boards include: MX2M-4HDMI20-IB/OB (HDMI 2.0), MX2M-DH-4DP12-IB (DisplayPort 1.2 input), MX2M-4OPTJ-IB/OB (fiber optical SC), MX2M-4TPX-IB/OB (SDVoE/CATx), MX2M-AUX-DANTE-32CH (Dante/AES67 audio), and MX2M-AUX-8AUDIO (analog 8-channel). All boards are hot-swappable during operation.

Can this frame run without any I/O boards installed?

Yes, the frame is sold empty. I/O boards are purchased separately and installed based on the specific signal types required for the installation. This allows the system to be populated incrementally as the project budget allows.

How does the front-panel display differ from models without it?

The F variant (front-panel display) includes a 2.2-inch TFT LCD at 240x320 resolution with a rotary switch. This allows direct crosspoint switching and preset recall without a connected laptop or control system—useful during commissioning and for quick adjustments in live environments.

Where can I purchase the MX2M-FR24R-F?

Available directly from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.