Luminex GigaCore 16i - 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 12 x 1G RJ45 and 4 x 10G SFP+ Connectors in Blue Finish

The Luminex GigaCore 16i (LU0100090-10G) is a sophisticated 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch designed for professional AV integration, encapsulated in a compact 1/2 19-inch package that is perfect for installations where space is a premium. This robust switch is finished in a striking blue and built to provide out-of-the-box support for advanced AV protocols, ensuring it meets the demands of dynamic environments such as live events and fixed installations alike.

Leveraging the power of the Araneo software platform, the GigaCore 16i streamlines the deployment of AV networks with a single click, allowing for intuitive configuration across multiple switches. The Araneo platform enhances productivity, providing network monitoring, planning, and management capabilities that significantly reduce commissioning times. Additionally, the GigaCore 16i features its own dedicated Web UI, allowing for individual switch configuration in an easy and user-friendly manner.

Reliability and ease of setup are hallmarks of the GigaCore 16i. Users benefit from predefined Quality of Service (QoS) and DiffServ settings, alongside optimized IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) configurations per VLAN. This functionality enables users to efficiently segment their networks for various applications, making converged networking straightforward and dependable. The integration of Luminex's advanced RLinkX protocol ensures redundancy and supports a ring topology, safeguarding against potential connectivity issues.

The GigaCore 16i provides exceptional connectivity with 4 x independent SFP+ ports capable of transferring data at speeds of up to 10 Gbps, complemented by 12 x 1Gbps RJ45 copper ports. This configuration guarantees ample bandwidth and connectivity for even the most demanding AV installations. Furthermore, the switch supports hassle-free time synchronization via PTPv2, making it compatible with major audio protocols such as AES67, AVB/Milan, ST2110, Dante, and Q-sys/Q-lan. The switch is designed to operate seamlessly within mixed environments, accommodating AVB/Milan alongside Dante/AES67/ST2110 without requiring complicated device configurations.

In light of the increasing demand for PoE-powered devices, the GigaCore 16i offers PoE++ capabilities across all ports, delivering up to 90W per port with a total PoE budget of 450W. For installations requiring enhanced power delivery, the switch can be paired with an optional second power supply unit (RPSU), which can support a total power budget of up to 900W, ensuring that the GigaCore 16i can meet the power demands of modern AV devices.

Designed with user comfort in mind, the GigaCore 16i minimizes noise through intelligent fan control, enabling quiet operation in sensitive environments such as recording studios or live performance spaces. For installations that necessitate a clean aesthetic, an optional 19-inch flush mount LED panel can be connected to the rear-mounted GigaCore 16i.

Flexible mounting options are a key feature of the GigaCore 16i, which includes 100mm x 100mm VESA-spaced mount points. This allows for side-by-side configuration with another 1/2 19-inch unit (e.g., another GigaCore 16i or a GigaCore 10i) in a single 19-inch rack space, facilitating redundancy and increasing port availability essential for audio networking.

Features

• The GigaCore 16i is a 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch designed for compact AV integration and installations.
• It features 12 x 1Gbps RJ45 copper ports and 4 x 10Gbps SFP+ ports for versatile connectivity options.
• Supports advanced AV protocols out of the box, ensuring seamless network integration and reliability.
• Integrates with the Araneo software platform for one-click AV network deployment and intuitive management.
• Includes an e-ink display for real-time status updates and a user-friendly Web UI for individual switch configuration.
• Predefined QoS/DiffServ settings and optimized IGMP configurations simplify network management.
• Equipped with RLinkX redundancy protocol for reliable links and support for ring topologies.
• Hassle-free PTPv2 functionality for precise time synchronization with major audio protocols.
• Offers PoE++ capabilities on all ports with a total power budget of 450W, expandable to 900W with RPSU.
• Designed for low noise operation with intelligent fan control for quiet performance.
• Flexible mounting options with VESA-spaced mounts, compatible with other GigaCore units for increased capacity.

Specifications

Mechanical

• Enclosure: Robust all metal housing
• Dimensions: 11.67 x 8.6 x 1.73 inches
• Material thickness: 1 mm
• Surface: Powder coated black
• Mounting type: Rack mount, 100mmx100mm Vesa-spaced mount
• Weight: 4.84 lbs
• Packaging dimensions: 21.65 x 13.18 x 2.67 inches
• Packaged weight: 7.04 lbs

Connectivity

• Network:
• 4x 10 Gbps / 1 Gbps SFP+ cages on front panel, independent from other ports
• 12x Gigabit (10/100/1000 BASE-T) copper RJ45 on front panel
• Serial: 1x USB C
• Extension: 1x LED extension port
• Power IEC: (C14)
• Backup power: Through proprietary connector and optional RPSU
• Backup PoE: Through proprietary connector and optional RPSU

Temperature Management

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

User Interface

• Device status: RGB LEDs (Device, Power, RLinkX, PoE)
• Fiber port status: 2x RGB LED (Port Speed/Activity, Port Status), Group Indication
• RJ45 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: 450 W (900W with optional second 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: 104 Gbps
• 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: 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
• Backup power: Yes with optional RPSU (PoE model only)
• Backup PoE: Yes with optional RPSU
• Power consumption: Max 60W - Max 700W (Depending on 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