Lightware MX2M-FR24R-FP Modular 24x24 4K Hybrid Matrix Switcher - 91110025

Product Overview

The Lightware MX2M-FR24R-FP is a 24x24 modular 4K hybrid matrix switcher frame with a single power supply, a front-panel display (F), and a power tray (P)—without the redundant PSU of the RF and RFP variants. It provides the same 24x24 non-blocking video crosspoint at 18 Gbps per port, the same 88x88 audio crosspoint, and the same hot-swappable I/O board architecture as the rest of the MX2M-FR24R series. The FP designation identifies this as the configuration for installations where a front-panel display and power tray are valued but PSU redundancy is not required—typical in fixed installations with protected power infrastructure or where overall budget must be managed while preserving flexibility for future board expansion.

Product Description

The MX2M-FR24R-FP accommodates 6 input and 6 output video board slots accepting 4-port HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, optical SC fiber, CATx/SDVoE, and other compatible boards. Four auxiliary slots support Dante/AES67 (32-channel), analog 8-channel audio, GPIO, and USB boards. A single PSU drawer provides up to 500W frame power and up to 600W PoE for connected endpoints (up to 100W per endpoint). A second PSU drawer can be added later to enable redundant operation, subject to firmware Redundancy Upgrade license purchase. The 2.2-inch TFT front-panel LCD with rotary switch enables direct crosspoint control without a connected computer. Control interfaces include EtherCON (100Base-T), 1000Base-T EtherCON for user data, D-sub 9 RS-232, and mini USB Type B. IT security features include LDAP, AD integration, SSH, and HTTPS.

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 LCD with rotary switch for crosspoint control
• Power tray included (P)
• Single PSU, upgradeable to redundant — 500W frame, 600W PoE; second drawer adds redundancy
• 6+6 hot-swappable video board slots — HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, fiber SC, CATx, SDVoE
• 4 audio/auxiliary slots — Dante/AES67 32-ch, analog 8-ch, GPIO, USB
• Internal 1G Ethernet layer — network for all connected extenders
• PoE 48V per endpoint up to 100W
• Zero frame latency — less than 7.4 µs end-to-end
• IT security — LDAP, AD, SSH, HTTPS
• HDCP 2.2 and 1.4

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add redundant power to the MX2M-FR24R-FP later?

Yes. A second PSU drawer can be physically installed at any time. However, to activate redundant operation in firmware, the Redundancy Upgrade license must be purchased separately if the unit was not originally configured with two PSU drawers from the factory.

What distinguishes FP from F and from no suffix?

F = Front-panel TFT display included. P = Power tray included. The base F variant has the front-panel display but no power tray. The no-suffix base MX2M-FR24R-F has neither the display nor the power tray. All share the same crosspoint and board slot configuration.

Is the power tray required for operation?

No. The power tray is an accessory that organizes AC power cabling within the rack. It is not required for the matrix to operate.

Where can I purchase the MX2M-FR24R-FP?

Available directly from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.