The IBT Series AV Distribution Solution consists of two transceiver devices, IBT-1-BX (box) and IBT-1-WP1 (1 gang wall unit) are the building blocks to create up to a 255x255 low cost 4K60 4:4:4 matrix using a network switch. This is not your typical AV over IP solution. The IBT Series has the simplicity of HDBaseT with the scalability of AVoIP. We refer to this as IPBaseT®.
Here is how it works. Each unit can be set as a transmitter or receiver and can be addressed from 0 to 255. If it is point to point, set one to transmitter and another to receiver, set it to address zero and connect with CAT cabling or Fiber accordingly. If it is to be used as a distribution amplifier, set one as a transmitter and the amount required for receivers at address zero, and connect to the appropriate network switch brand and size we recommend in the documentation. To make a switch or matrix, set the devices accordingly to be transmitters and receivers, and then set the transmitters address starting at 1 and same for receivers. Now with a simple multicast or RS-232 command that is no different than an off the shelf matrix, the units will route accordingly. Yes, it is that simple.
The IBT Series is meant to only use a network switch as a matrix to “glue” the IBT devices together that is on our list of recommend switches so it will work out of the box with little setup for plug and play operation.
Important! – Aurora ONLY recommends currently the NETGEAR the 1G M4250 and M4350 Series switches. If they are bought through Aurora, the switches will be preloaded with the proper firmware and preconfigured to work as an IPBaseT matrix for out of the box plug and play operation. In addition, the 3-year warranty will be extended to a 5-year warranty (see Warranty Section). We do not recommend connecting the IBT Series products to the customers network other than for control and monitoring. If the IBT units are connected to any other brand/model, Aurora will not support the configuration, nor will we make any adaptations. Support calls and emails will be rejected if this requirement is ignored. If it is required to connect to a customer’s network, we recommend using the Aurora VPX 1G or IPX 10G AV over IP Series for that use case.
NETGEAR Switch Firmware Required for Matrix Operation:
M4250 13.0.5.16 or Higher
M4350 14.0.6.9 or Higher