Luminex GigaCore 10 - 8-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 8 x Neutrik EtherCON Connectors in Blue Finish

The Luminex GigaCore 10 (LU0100058) is an advanced 8-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Switch specifically engineered for the demanding needs of the live events and touring industry. This plug-and-play device combines versatility, reliability, and ease of use, making it an indispensable tool for AV professionals. Its compact size and rugged construction allow for mounting in a truss, on a wall, or in a rack, accommodating various installation environments with effortless flexibility.

Equipped with eight Neutrik EtherCON connectors, the GigaCore 10 provides seamless connectivity for a wide range of devices, including lighting fixtures, cameras, and intercom systems. The switch supports an easy group function, enabling quick modifications to group settings and port configurations without the need to reprogram the entire system. This feature is invaluable during live events where rapid changes are often required on the fly.

The GigaCore 10 is designed for effortless operation, leveraging its plug-and-play technology to save time for AV technicians. The fully pre-configured Ethernet switch features RGB LED indicators for each port, providing at-a-glance status updates. Users can manage the switch and configure network settings through an intuitive web interface, allowing for the establishment of a robust converged network for audio, video, and lighting within minutes, while avoiding bandwidth issues.

Durability is a key aspect of the GigaCore 10, built with a robust housing and rugged connectors to withstand the rigors of touring and live events. The software has been validated against all common protocols used in the AV industry, ensuring compatibility with nearly every fixture connected to the network. For ultimate reliability, the switch allows for the combination of two units within a single 1U rack space, operating in a primary/secondary mode to ensure continuous service.

The GigaCore 10 is compatible with Araneo, Luminex's powerful network monitoring and management tool. Araneo's online mode offers comprehensive visibility into the GigaCore network, displaying data streams, topology, and port status. In offline mode, it allows for planning of the network topology and settings in advance, significantly reducing commissioning time. The Araneo Health Check feature proactively monitors vital parameters, ensuring consistency and reliability throughout the network.

In addition, the GigaCore 10 supports essential features tailored for the AV industry, such as QoS and IGMP snooping, to optimize performance. The link aggregation capability allows multiple inter-switch links (ISL) to be combined into a single virtual link, increasing bandwidth between switches. Furthermore, the ultimate link redundancy provided by the RlinkX redundancy protocol ensures that signal continuity is maintained in milliseconds in the event of a link failure.

With the option for PoE+ (Power over Ethernet), the GigaCore 10 can deliver up to 130W across all ports, powering fixtures and devices directly through the Ethernet connection, thus reducing the need for separate power supplies. For long-distance coverage, the switch also features slots for rugged fiber connectors (Neutrik or Fiberfox), making it highly adaptable to the specific requirements of touring and live events.

In summary, the Luminex GigaCore 10 is the ultimate solution for AV professionals seeking a reliable, flexible, and efficient Ethernet switch, perfectly suited for the challenges of live events and touring applications.

Features

• 8-Port 1-Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 8 x Neutrik EtherCON connectors for seamless connectivity in live event environments.
• Versatile mounting options: suitable for truss, wall, or rack installation to accommodate various application needs.
• Easy group function allows for quick modifications to groups, port settings, and network devices without complete reprogramming.
• Plug-and-play technology for effortless setup, significantly reducing commissioning time for AV professionals.
• Intuitive web interface for configuration, with RGB LED indicators for quick status checks on groups, PoE status, and redundancy settings.
• Rugged housing and connectors designed for durability in touring and live event settings.
• Validated software compatible with all common AV protocols, ensuring reliability with various fixtures.
• Support for link aggregation, enabling the combination of multiple ISLs into a single virtual link for increased bandwidth.
• RlinkX redundancy protocol provides rapid signal failover in milliseconds, maintaining network integrity.
• Optional PoE+ (up to 130W) enables powering of devices directly through Ethernet, streamlining setup.
• Compatibility with Araneo for comprehensive network management, monitoring, and health checks.
• Built-in fan for efficient thermal management.
• Environmental resilience: operating temperature range of 0 to +50°C; storage temperature range of -10 to +70°C.
• Dimensions: 13 x 8.66 x 1.75 inches; Weight: 6.16 lbs for easy transport and setup.
• Compliant with international safety and electromagnetic emissions standards, ensuring quality and reliability.

Specifications

Connectivity

• Ethernet connectivity: 8 x Shielded Neutrik Ethercon connectors
• Fiber connectivity: 2 x rugged fiber connectors (Optional)
• Ethernet port speed: 1Gbps
• Serial: None

Switch Features

• RLinkX (Link redundancy): Yes
• Groups (VLAN segmentation): Yes
• Fan: 1x 30mm
• Ethernet Compliance: IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control, IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3af PoE, IEEE 802.3at PoE+, IEEE 802.1p CoS, IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.1ad LACP, IEEE 802.1ab LLDP, IEEE 802.1BA AVB, IEEE 802.1AS gPtP, IEEE 802.1Qat, IEEE 802.1Qav, IEEE 1588-2008 PtPv2
• Supported Protocols: Avnu AVB/MILAN, Dante, RAVENNA/AES67, Ethersound, Q-SYS/Q-LAN, REAC, sACN, ArtNet, MANet2, HogNet, RTTrPL (BlackTraX), IEEE 802.1p CoS (Class of Service), DiffServ (DSCP), PoE (802.3af) (optional), PoE+ (optional), IEEE 1588 PTP V2
• Sound protocol compliance: Yes (low jitter)
• Ethernet Switch Type: Full non blocking wire-speedswitching performance
• Memory: 4Mb
• MAC Address Table: 8192 Entries
• Address Learning / Aging: Self learning, Auto aging
• Switching Throughput: 20Gbps
• IGMP support: Yes (V1/V2/V3)
• IGMP Snooping: Yes, enabled by default

Port Features

• Port Sensing: Auto negotiation
• Auto Crossover: MDI / MDIX (allow to use straight or cross wired cable)
• Auto Sensing: Full or Half Duplex (Gigabit is Full Duplex)

Status Report

• Ethernet Port Connection: PoE (Orange LED), RlinkX (Blue LED), Link / Speed (Green/Orange LED), Group management, Aggregation
• Ethernet Port Speed: 100/1000Mbps LED
• Device Status: LED (Green / Red LED)
• Power Status: LED (Green / Orange / Red LED)
• PoE (Supply) Status: LED (Green / Orange / Red LED)
• RLinkX Status: LED (Blue)

Management

• Configuration Through the built-in web server

Power Input

• Power Input: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz
• Backup Power Input: N/A
• Backup PoE Input: N/A
• Power Consumption: 20W non PoE version, 150W PoE version
• Thermal: 22.51 BTU/hr (non PoE version), 476.72 BTU/hr (PoE version)
• Fuse: None

Environmental

• Operating Temperature (non-PoE): 0 to +50C
• Operating Temperature (PoE): 0 to +40C
• Storage Temperature: -10 to +70C
• Humidity (non condensing): 5 to 95 % RH

Physical

• Enclosure: Metal housing
• Dimensions: 13 x 8.66 x 1.75 inches
• Weight 6.16 lbs

Approvals

• Certificates/Approvals: cSGSus Mark, CE, CB certificate, RoHS
• Standards: IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, FCC Part 15 CFR 47, CAN/ICES-003, EN 55022, EN 55024 (pending for approval)