Lightware UBEX-MMU-X200-50 UBEX Matrix Management Unit - 91810017

Product Overview

The Lightware UBEX-MMU-X200-50 is the 50-endpoint tier of the UBEX Matrix Management Unit, a centralized controller for UBEX AV-over-IP optical extender virtual matrices built on standard 10G Ethernet switches. It manages up to 50 UBEX transmitter and receiver endpoints, providing crosspoint routing, endpoint monitoring, bandwidth supervision, and simultaneous firmware updates from a single 1U rack unit. This configuration suits medium-scale enterprise, government, or broadcast AV-over-IP deployments that require a scalable and centrally managed distribution architecture.

Product Description

The UBEX-MMU-X200-50 operates as the control and management brain of a UBEX AV-over-IP virtual matrix. A standard 10G Ethernet switch functions as the physical crosspoint, while UBEX endpoint units connect as inputs and outputs. The MMU maintains a continuously updated database of all connected endpoints and presents a traditional matrix crosspoint view in the Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software, displaying both active and inactive units. Operators manage routing through the MMU rather than connecting directly to individual endpoints. The MMU supervises bandwidth utilization, manages endpoint firmware upgrades simultaneously across all 50 units, and saves full configuration backups for rapid restore. RS-232 and Ethernet rear panel ports integrate the MMU with third-party control systems. The unit is upgradeable: UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG licenses advance it through 100, 150, and eventually unlimited endpoint tiers via the UBEX-MMU-X200-NL license.

Key Features

• 50-endpoint management capacity — Controls up to 50 UBEX transmitter and receiver endpoints in a single virtual matrix.
• Upgradeable via license — Purchase UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG licenses to advance to 100, 150, or unlimited endpoint tiers without hardware replacement.
• Crosspoint view in LDC — Traditional matrix routing interface in Lightware Device Controller for intuitive signal management.
• Simultaneous firmware updates — Updates all 50 endpoint units over the network at once, reducing maintenance downtime.
• Bandwidth supervision — Monitors network bandwidth usage across all endpoints in real time.
• Third-party control interface — Rear panel RS-232 and Ethernet for Crestron, AMX, Extron, and other control system integration.
• Advanced EDID Management — Centralized EDID control for all connected UBEX endpoints.
• Configuration backup and restore — Full system configuration can be saved and restored for disaster recovery.
• Front panel access ports — USB and Ethernet on the front panel for on-site maintenance access.
• Jog-dial and color display — Local status and navigation without requiring a connected computer.
• 1U rack form factor — Rack-mountable with included ears; internal 110/220V IEC power supply.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio
• Government space
• All-hands room
• Auditorium
• Conference room (enterprise scale)

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the UBEX-MMU-X200-50 and the NL version?

The 50 version manages up to 50 UBEX endpoints. The NL (no limit) version removes the endpoint cap entirely. Both use the same hardware; the difference is the license applied.

Can I upgrade from the 50-endpoint tier later?

Yes. Purchase UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG licenses to advance to 100, then 150 endpoints. Purchase the UBEX-MMU-X200-NL to remove the cap entirely from the 150-endpoint tier.

What Ethernet switch is needed?

Any standard 10G Ethernet switch can serve as the virtual matrix crosspoint. No vendor-specific switch is required.

Does the MMU need to be online for routing to function?

Established routes between UBEX endpoints continue to function if the MMU goes offline, but new routing changes and management operations require the MMU.

How are firmware updates managed at scale?

The MMU initiates simultaneous firmware updates to all connected UBEX endpoints over the network. The process is managed centrally from the LDC software.

What control protocols does the MMU support for third-party integration?

The MMU accepts control commands via RS-232 and Ethernet (TCP/IP) from third-party control systems including Crestron, AMX, and Extron processors.

Where can I purchase the UBEX-MMU-X200-50?

Available from Creation Networks, an authorized Lightware commercial AV reseller.