Lightware UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG UBEX Matrix Management Unit - 91810021

Product Overview

The Lightware UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG is a license upgrade for the UBEX Matrix Management Unit, enabling administrators to expand the endpoint capacity of an existing UBEX-MMU-X200 installation to the next tier. Designed for AV-over-IP deployments built on 10G Ethernet infrastructure, the MMU acts as the central control plane for UBEX optical extender networks. This upgrade is the correct procurement path for any organization scaling a Lightware UBEX AV-over-IP matrix beyond its current licensed endpoint limit, supporting use cases from corporate headquarters to government operations centers requiring large-scale 4K signal distribution.

Product Description

The UBEX-MMU-X200 platform manages virtual AV matrices formed by UBEX transmitters and receivers connected to a standard Ethernet switch crosspoint. The MMU builds a live database of all connected endpoints, presents a traditional crosspoint view in Lightware Device Controller (LDC) software, and serves as the single interface point for third-party control systems via its LW3 protocol. Each UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG license advances the unit by one capacity tier: 16 to 50, 50 to 100, 100 to 150, or 150 to unlimited endpoints — two licenses are required to skip a tier.

Beyond endpoint expansion, the MMU handles simultaneous firmware distribution to all connected UBEX units without per-device limitation, Advanced EDID Management, and bandwidth supervision across the virtual matrix. The multiviewer capability of UBEX receivers — compositing up to four streams plus a fifth independent output — is fully supported and managed through the upgraded MMU. Backup and restore functions allow configuration snapshots to be saved and reloaded across the installation. The hardware form factor is 1RU with standard IEC power input; only the firmware license changes with this SKU.

Key Features

• Single-tier endpoint capacity upgrade — advances the UBEX-MMU-X200 from its current licensed limit to the next tier (16→50, 50→100, 100→150, or 150→unlimited)
• Software license delivery — no hardware swap required; upgrade is applied to the existing installed MMU unit
• Simultaneous firmware management — MMU pushes firmware updates to all connected UBEX endpoints concurrently, with no per-device count restriction
• LW3 protocol control interface — integrates with Crestron, Extron, AMX, and other third-party control systems via standard TCP/IP commands
• Advanced EDID Management — 15 user-programmable EDID slots plus factory presets for consistent display handshake across the virtual matrix
• Bandwidth supervision — MMU monitors and reports on network bandwidth utilization across all UBEX endpoints in real time
• Multiviewer support — manages UBEX receivers operating in multiviewer mode, compositing up to four streams with PIP/PBP and alpha fade transitions
• Configuration backup and restore — save and reload full matrix configuration including crosspoint state and endpoint assignments
• Scalable architecture — stack multiple upgrade licenses sequentially to reach any capacity tier from 16 to unlimited endpoints

Typical Applications

• Government space
• Boardroom
• Broadcast studio
• All-hands room
• Auditorium

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG licenses are needed to go from 16 to 100 endpoints?

Two licenses are required: one to advance from 16 to 50 endpoints, and a second to advance from 50 to 100 endpoints.

Can this upgrade be applied to any UBEX-MMU-X200 variant?

Yes. All five hardware variants (16, 50, 100, 150, and unlimited) share the same physical unit. The upgrade license is applied via firmware and unlocks the next capacity tier regardless of original purchase variant.

Does installing this upgrade require taking the system offline?

The license application process is brief and involves a firmware update. During this period, matrix switching control through the MMU is temporarily unavailable. Individual UBEX extenders continue passing signal during the update.

What is the maximum number of endpoints the UBEX-MMU-X200 can manage after all upgrades?

After reaching the 150-endpoint tier, a separate UBEX-MMU-X200-NL license removes the endpoint cap entirely, allowing unlimited UBEX devices in the virtual matrix.

Is the UBEX-MMU-X200-UPG compatible with UBEX-PRO20 extenders?

Yes. The MMU manages all UBEX-series endpoints including UBEX-PRO20-HDMI optical extenders operating on the 10G Ethernet network.

Does this upgrade affect the multiviewer functionality of connected UBEX receivers?

No. Multiviewer operation on UBEX receivers (compositing up to four video streams with PIP/PBP) is a receiver-side capability managed and configured through the MMU, and it remains fully functional after the upgrade.