Lightware MX2M-FR24R-RFP Modular 24x24 4K Hybrid Matrix Switcher - 91110026
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Product Overview
The Lightware MX2M-FR24R-RFP is a 24x24 modular 4K hybrid matrix switcher frame configured with redundant power supplies (R), a front-panel display (F), and a power tray (P). It is part of the MX2M series—Lightware's field-configurable hybrid matrix platform where integrators select input and output boards from a library covering HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, optical fiber, HDBaseTT/CATx, Dante/AES67 audio, and analog audio to build a custom routing system. The 24x24 video crosspoint operates at 18 Gbps per port with full 4K60 4:4:4 throughput and an 88x88 audio crosspoint for multichannel audio routing. Hot-swappable I/O boards and PSU drawers simplify maintenance. This frame is appropriate for broadcast studios, large conference installations, live events, and data centers where flexibility in signal type and long-term expandability are primary requirements.
Product Description
The MX2M-FR24R-FP frame accommodates 6 input video board slots and 6 output video board slots, each accepting 4-port boards (HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, optical SC, CATx/HDBaseT, or compressed AV-over-IP via SDVoE-compatible TPX boards). An additional 4 slots accept low-speed audio boards including Dante/AES67 (32-channel, two 16-channel streams), analog 8-channel, GPIO, and USB. The video backplane runs at 18 Gbps per port; the audio crosspoint handles 88x88 non-blocking routing of uncompressed PCM 7.1, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD alongside Dante network audio. The internal Ethernet layer provides a 1G network for all connected extenders, eliminating external switches for IP extension and serial/IR injection. LDAP, AD integration, SSH, and HTTPS are supported for IT security compliance. The RFP suffix denotes: R = redundant power, F = front-panel display, P = power tray included.
Key Features
- 24x24 video crosspoint — 18 Gbps per port, non-blocking, 4K60 4:4:4
- 88x88 audio crosspoint — multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, Dante/AES67
- 6+6 hot-swappable video board slots — HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, optical, CATx, SDVoE/TPX
- 4 audio board slots — Dante/AES67 32-ch, analog 8-ch, GPIO, USB
- Redundant PSU drawers (R) — hot-swappable, 1+1 up to 500W frame, up to 1200W PoE
- Front-panel display (F) — 2.2-inch TFT LCD with rotary switch for crosspoint control
- Internal 1G Ethernet layer — network for all extenders without external switches
- PoE 48V remote power — up to 100W per endpoint, eliminates external PoE injectors
- Zero frame latency — less than 7.4 µs end-to-end
- IT security features — LDAP, AD, SSH, HTTPS for enterprise and government integration
- Dante/AES67 audio — two 16-channel streams per Dante board, sample rate conversion
- HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 — cross-conversion supported
Typical Applications
- Broadcast studio
- All-hands room
- Auditorium
- Government space
- Conference room (large)
- House of worship
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Video crosspoint | 24x24 non-blocking, 18 Gbps per port |
| Audio crosspoint | 88x88 non-blocking, 36.86 Mbps per stream |
| Input video slots | 6 (4-port boards each) |
| Output video slots | 6 (4-port boards each) |
| Audio/aux slots | 4 |
| Max resolution | 4096x2160 @ 60Hz RGB 4:4:4 (600 MHz pixel clock) |
| Latency | Less than 7.4 µs end-to-end |
| PSU configuration | 2x hot-swappable PSU drawers (redundant) |
| Power consumption max | 500W (frame), up to 1200W with PoE in redundant config |
| PoE per endpoint (max) | 100W |
| Ethernet (control) | 1x 100Base-T EtherCON |
| Ethernet (user data) | 1x 1000Base-T EtherCON |
| RS-232 | D-sub 9, 200–115200 baud, 8N1 |
| USB | Mini USB Type B |
| Dimensions (chassis) | 354.8mm H x 447mm W x 400mm D |
| HDCP | 2.2 and 1.4 |
| Compliance | EN 55032:2015, IEC 61000, FCC Part 15B, UL |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| SKU | 91110026 |
Competitor Comparison
| Criteria | Lightware MX2M-FR24R-RFP | Crestron DM-MD32X32 | Extron DXP 88 HDMI | Kramer VS-6464DN-EM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix type | Modular hybrid (video + audio + IP) | Modular (video cards) | Fixed standalone | IP-based distributed |
| Max video ports | 24x24 (expandable via boards) | 32x32 | 8x8 | 64x64 |
| Dante/AES67 audio | Yes — 32-channel board available | No | No | No |
| Fiber optical boards | Yes — SC connector boards | No | No | No |
| Hot-swap I/O boards | Yes | No | No | N/A |
| Internal PoE 48V | Yes — up to 100W per endpoint | No | No | No |
| IT security (LDAP/SSH) | Yes | Limited | No | No |
| Redundant hot-swap PSU | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the suffix RFP mean on the MX2M-FR24R-RFP?
- R = Redundant power (two hot-swappable PSU drawers included), F = Front-panel TFT display with rotary switch for direct crosspoint control, P = Power tray included. Other frame variants omit one or more of these features at a lower price point.
- Can I mix different signal types in the same frame?
- Yes. The MX2M-FR24R-RFP accepts any combination of compatible input and output boards. You could install HDMI 2.0 boards on some slots, optical fiber boards on others, and CATx extension boards on remaining slots, all routing through the same 24x24 video crosspoint.
- How does the internal Ethernet layer work?
- The frame includes an internal 1G Ethernet network that provides IP connectivity to all installed extender boards. This eliminates the need for an external network switch to pass IP data, serial control, or IR commands between input and output extenders.
- What is the maximum PoE power available?
- In redundant PSU configuration with both drawers populated, the frame can deliver up to 1200W total for PoE powering of connected endpoints, with a maximum of 100W per endpoint. With a single PSU drawer, the PoE budget is 600W.
- Is firmware redundancy upgrade required for dual PSU operation?
- Units shipped with two PSU drawers from the factory are power-redundancy capable by default. Units purchased with one PSU drawer and subsequently fitted with a second require a firmware Redundancy Upgrade license purchase to activate redundant operation.
- Where can I purchase the MX2M-FR24R-RFP?
- Available directly from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.
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