Luminex GigaCore 20t PoE - 20-Port Gigabit PoE++ Ethernet Switch with 8 x 1G Neutrik EtherCON/8 x 1G RJ45 Connectors and 4 x 10G SFP+ Cages in Blue Finish

The Luminex GigaCore 20t (LU0100080-10G-P500) is an advanced 20-Port Gigabit PoE++ Ethernet Switch, meticulously engineered for professional touring applications in lighting, audio, and video. This switch is designed to excel in environments that require frequent setup and teardown, offering robust and reliable connectivity essential for demanding AV operations. Finished in a striking blue, the GigaCore 20t combines functionality with an appealing design, making it an indispensable tool for any mobile AV network.

With the capability to support the most advanced AV protocols right out of the box, the GigaCore 20t serves as a backbone for converged networks, enabling various applications to coexist seamlessly. When paired with the Araneo software platform, users can deploy an entire AV network with just a few clicks, making configuration straightforward through an intuitive built-in AV Web UI. This integration of the Araneo platform enhances overall network management, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the entire Luminex ecosystem, significantly reducing commissioning time and boosting user confidence.

The GigaCore 20t is equipped with a user-friendly LCD screen and a jog button, allowing easy on-the-fly access to configure and adjust settings directly from the front panel. Additionally, an e-ink display provides important status updates about the switch, even when it is powered off. This thoughtful design makes the GigaCore 20t an essential component in any AV network where reliability and quick setups are paramount.

Users can expect seamless operation without trade-offs, as the GigaCore 20t intelligently manages a variety of AV protocols with pre-defined QoS/DiffServ settings, optimized IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) configurations for each VLAN, and editable VLAN groups that simplify network management. The advanced RLinkX redundancy protocol is also integrated, ensuring reliable links and supporting ring topologies within the GigaCore network.

Connectivity is abundant, featuring 4 independent SFP+ ports capable of delivering data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. The switch also includes 8 x 1Gbps copper ports with rugged Neutrik EtherCON connectors, ensuring robust and reliable connections, while an additional 8 x 1Gbps copper ports with RJ45 connectors provide enhanced flexibility for routing and integration within racks or patch panels. For added connectivity options, Luminex offers an LED extension/patch panel as an accessory, which can be linked to the GigaCore 20t to accommodate D-type connectors.

In terms of time synchronization, the GigaCore 20t excels with its hassle-free PTPv2 enabled functionality, which integrates effortlessly with major audio protocols like AES67, ST2110, Dante, and Q-Sys/Q-LAN, all without complex configurations. Furthermore, it supports AVB/MILAN on the management VLAN, allowing simultaneous operations of PTPv2 applications across different VLANs for maximum efficiency.

To address the growing demand for PoE powered devices, the GigaCore 20t includes PoE++ capabilities across all copper ports, offering up to 90W per port with a total power budget of 500W when functioning as a standalone unit. This capacity can be expanded to 1000W when used with an optional redundant power supply unit (RPSU), ensuring that even the most power-hungry applications can be supported. This RPSU also provides redundant power, enhancing reliability without compromising performance. Silent operation is a key consideration in the design, achieved through intelligent fan control, making the switch ideal for live environments where noise levels must be kept to a minimum.

Features

• The GigaCore 20t is a 20-Port Gigabit PoE++ Ethernet Switch designed for professional touring applications in lighting, audio, and video.
• Features 8 x 1G Neutrik EtherCON connectors and 8 x 1G RJ45 connectors for flexible connectivity options.
• Equipped with 4 x 10G SFP+ cages for high-speed data transfer, supporting up to 10 Gbps.
• Combines with the Araneo software platform for seamless network deployment and management through an intuitive built-in AV Web UI.
• Includes an LCD screen and jog button for easy access to setup parameters directly from the front panel.
• Automatically manages AV protocols with pre-defined QoS/DiffServ settings and optimized IGMP for VLANs, simplifying network management.
• Integrates RLinkX redundancy protocol for reliable links and ring topology, enhancing network resilience.
• Connectivity options include ruggedized copper ports and additional RJ45 connectors for versatile routing and integration.
• Supports hassle-free PTPv2 functionality for seamless time synchronization with major audio protocols without complex configurations.
• Offers PoE++ capabilities across all copper ports with a total power budget of 500W, expandable to 1000W with an external RPSU.
• Designed for silent operation with intelligent fan control, making it suitable for live performance environments.

Specifications

Mechanical

• Enclosure: Robust all metal housing
• Dimensions: 19 x 8.54 x 1.73 inches
• Material thickness: 2 mm
• Surface: Powder coated
• Mounting type: Rack mount
• Weight: 8.8 lbs
• Packaging dimensions: 21.65 x 13.18 x 2.67 inches
• Packaged weight: 9.33 lbs

Connectivity

• Network:
  • 4x 10 Gbps / 1 Gbps SFP+ cages on rear panel, independent from other ports
  • 4x Gigabit (10/100/1000 BASE-T) EtherCon connectors on front panel
  • 4x Gigabit (10/100/1000 BASE-T) EtherCon connectors on rear panel
  • 8x Gigabit (10/100/1000 BASE-T) Copper RJ45 connectors on rear panel
• Extension: 1x LED extension port
• Power: 1x PowerCON True1 in/out
• Backup power: Yes
• Backup PoE: Yes

Temperature Management

• Intelligent control: Yes
• Number of fans: 2
• Position of fans: Side panel
• Airflow direction: Right to left

User Interface

• Device status: RGB LEDs (OK, Power, RLinkX, PoE)
• LCD Display & Jog: User interface via LCD interface and jog button
• Dynamic labeling: E-ink Display
• Fiber port status: 2x RGB LED (Port Speed/Activity, Port Status), Group indication
• Copper port status: 2x RGB LED (Port Speed/Activity, Port Status), Group indication, PoE

Fiber Port

• Port speed: 10G BASE-X or 1000 BASE-X
• Port sensing: Fixed speed

Copper Port

• Port speed: 10/100/1000 BASE-T
• Port sensing: Auto Negotiation
• Auto crossover: MDI/MDIX (allows use of straight or cross wired cable)
• Auto sensing: Full or Half Duplex (Gigabit is Full Duplex)

Power over Ethernet

• Standards: 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt
• PoE Ports: 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt (On ports 1-16)
• Total PoE power budget: 500 W, 1000 W (With additional power supply unit)
• LLDP Support: Yes
• Power allocation: User configurable (Priority per port, Consumption vs Class/LLDP based)
• Power limit: Total power budget firmware limit - port shutdown at overload based on port priority, Per port hardware and firmware power limits based on classification - port shutdown at overload

Switch Features

• Boot time: 45 s
• Redundant links: Yes
• Group function: Yes
• 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(optional), IEEE 802.3at PoE+(optional), IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ 90W(optional), IEEE 802.3ae, 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 802.1Qav MVRP, IEEE 802.1 BA-2011 -> AVB (Audio Video Bridging), IEEE 802.1ab LLDP, IEEE 1588-2008 PTPv2
• Jumbo frames: Yes, supported up to 12000 MTU (with restrictions when using AVB)
• Supported protocols: Avnu AVB/Milan (Free of license), Dante, RAVENNA/AES67, Ethersound, Q-SYS/Q-LAN, IPMX, sACN, ArtNet, MANet, HogNet, RTTrPL (BlackTrax)
• Audio protocol compliance: Yes, low jitter and hardware timestamping (IEEE 1588-2008)
• Ethernet switch type: Full non- blocking wire-speed switching performance
• Memory: Flash 1 Gb RAM - 8 Mb NOR flash 4 Gb EMMC storage
• Mac Adress table: 16384 entries
• Adress learning / aging: Self learning, Auto aging
• Switching troughput: 168 Gbps (10Gbps versions)
• IGMP Querrier: Yes (V1|V2) (V3 compatible)
• IGMP Snooping: Yes, enabled by default (V1|V2|V3)

Management

• Configuration: Built-in WebUI
• Network wide configuration: Yes, with Araneo software
• Firmware upgrades: Via WebUI or network wide with Araneo - Contingency option with second FW file stored

Power

• Power input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
• Backup power input: Yes (PoE models only)
• Backup PoE power input: Yes
• Power consumption: Maximum 50W - Maximum 1050W (Depending on PoE and PSU configuration)

Environmental

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

Approvals Pending

• Electromagnetic emmissions and immunity: FCC Part 15 CFR 47 class A, CAN/ICES-003, EN 61000, EN 55032, EN 55024
• Safety: IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, UL 62368-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62368-1
• Certificates and approvals: cSGSus Mark (UL), CE Mark, UKCA Mark, CB certificate
• Green: ROHS, REACH