Swisson XES-8G Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Gigabit Ethernet switch

With its ease of use, the XES-8G is ideal for small to medium-sized productions with high demands. As TCP/IP and Ethernet-based protocols become increasingly prevalent in the stage sector, it is likely that you will need significantly more network capacity in the coming years. The XES-8G offers enough bandwidth to control the lighting for almost any show and can handle the data rates required to transmit a large number of audio channels or display high-resolution animations on LED walls. As a Layer 2 switch, the XES-8G is generally application-agnostic and therefore works with any protocol based on TCP/IP, as well as many Ethernet1)-based protocols. Nevertheless, special precautions have been taken to ensure that the XES-8G works flawlessly with Art-Net, sACN, and Dante. The Art-Net specification, for example, assumes that a controller only sends data every few seconds or when updates are available. A typical switch could go into sleep mode when no data is observed, while the XES-8G remains ready to forward data immediately at any time. With the increasing prevalence of TCP/IP and Ethernet-based protocols, the availability of network equipment is becoming increasingly critical. In stage lighting, for example, the data sent from a lighting console is usually routed through at least one switch. It is therefore crucial that the network is professionally planned, configured, and installed for each show or facility. To further reduce the likelihood of network failure, the XES-8G has been equipped with two separate switching power supplies that can be fed from different power sources.

Note: A power cord/power plug is not included in the scope of delivery!