ELC Lighting

dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 opticalCON DUO

The dmXLAN switchGBx 18 is specifically designed for live entertainment networks, where a mix of protocols can easily overload and saturate standard off-the-shelf switches.

ELC switches form the backbone of a reliable network distribution system. Create dedicated VLANs for specific applications such as lighting, audio, video, and control, keeping traffic separated and performance predictable.

Build fast redundant ring loops with clear fault reporting for maximum uptime. The switchGBx 18 features 16 Gigabit EtherCON ports and 2 fiber ports supporting speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. The front-panel Ethernet ports support PoE and include programmable RGB status LEDs to show port status and the assigned VLAN at a glance.

Programming is quick and straightforward, either directly on the local display or remotely using our free dmXLAN software.

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Features

  • IGMP support
  • Real-time backup loops
  • 8 1Gbps EtherCON Network Ports with PoE (802.3af-2003 Standard) on the front with RGB LED
  • 8 1Gbps EtherCON Network Ports on the rear
  • 2 2.5Gbps ports with optional Fiber connectors (opticalCON DUO or FIBERFOX EBC1502)
  • 120W PoE budget
  • PTPv2 (IEEE 1588-2008) End-to-End (E2E) Transparent Clock (TC) (enabled by default, no configuration needed)
  • Supports multicast and unicast PTPv2 messages
  • Bandwidth monitoring per port
  • Optical gain monitoring per fiber port
  • Partition of the network into separate VLANs
  • Dante compatible
  • Remote (offline) programming and monitoring using dmXLAN v4
  • Local control via color display with rotary encoder and pushbutton selector
Highlights
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    dmXLAN compatible

    dmXLAN lets you design, configure, control, and monitor your entire network from one place.
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    Trunk/Loop

    Redundant ring loops with fast failover and clear fault reporting, keeping show-critical network paths up during a cable or port failure.
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    PTPv2 Transparent Clock

    Minimizing PTP jitter for reliable timing distribution. This helps keep AES67/Dante, Intercom, video-over-IP, and lighting systems tightly synchronized across the network.

Rugged Fiber Connectivity


The dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 is available with multiple fiber connection options, so you can match the switch to your preferred connector standard and existing infrastructure.

Choose the base version with 2 SFP+ ports for maximum flexibility, or select a factory-fitted fibre variant with either 2 Neutrik opticalCON DUO multimode ports or 2 FIBERFOX EBC1502 multimode ports for rugged touring-ready connectivity.

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ELC-DLS18GBX – dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 with 2 SFP+ ports

ELC-DLS18GBXOPT – dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 with 2 Neutrik opticalcon duo multimode ports

ELC-DLS18GBXFF – dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 with 2 Fiberfox EBC 1502 multimode ports

Software

Enhance your workflow

Integrate the following software with the dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18 to create a more efficient and streamlined workflow.

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Proven when it counts

Stories of productions and installations using the dmXLAN SwitchGBx 18.

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