UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F121 RED 2xCAT Optical AV Over IP Video System for 10G Networks
UBEX is an optical scaling extender which allows 4K UHD@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension with latency-free multistreaming. The device is designed to use Video Over IP transmission on a 10G Ethernet network.
Highlighted features
- Scaling of video signals to match the properties of the target display/sink
- Support for high bitrate audio, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby ATMOS and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDR support
- Multiviewer operation mode
- Ethernet extension (1 Gbps)
- Audio embedding and de-embedding
- USB KVM (HID) extension
- 4096x2160@60Hz/4:4:4 maximum resolution (600MHz)
- Uncompressed video up to 18 Gbps datarate (600 MHz pixel clock)
Learn More About The Unrivalled Features of UBEX
Lightware’s UBEX 10G AV-over-IP system brings a plethora of features highly-specific for esport applications, including the support of video signal resolutions up to 4K60 through HDMI 2.0 as well as seamless switching, video wall capabilities and silent operation.
UBEX is an optical scaling extender which allows 4K UHD@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension with latency-free multistreaming. The device is designed to use Video Over IP transmission on a 10G Ethernet network, it has standard, 10 Gbps SFP+ optical modules installed, which are field-exchangeable by the user.
UBEX units can connect to create a complex network with the use of a standard Ethernet switch.
An UBEX-MMU-X200 Matrix Management Unit (MMU) is required to control and supervise a virtual matrix, which can be created by connecting UBEX units as input and output endpoints to an Ethernet switch acting as crosspoint.The MMU device can update the firmware of endpoint UBEX units in a virtual matrix application simultaneously, without limitation for the number of devices in the setup.
One of the prime advantages of such new architecture is scalability: the virtual matrix created can have a virtually infinite number of endpoints, limited only by the number of open ports on the Ethernet switch used. Such a virtual matrix can be also extremely asymmetrical, as e.g. it could have only a few (or one) devices on the input side, while an almost unlimited number of output end units.
Using visually lossless compression, UBEX can extend two signals over a single, 10 Gbps Ethernet port. This generates substantial cost saving on the required Ethernet switch side, as with UBEX only half the router size is required compared to the needs of similar, 10 Gbps IP based architectures. For video signals which can be transferred within the 10G speed limit of a single optical fiber, a video signal redundancy feature is available employing the second optical fiber channel.
The UBEX design also favors dual-screen applications: each transmitter and each receiver handles 2x HDMI 2.0 video ports.
UBEX can also be used in a point to point setup as a conventional extender pair between endpoints. It is not required to use an Ethernet switch when point to point extension is required.
The Video Wall Wizard for UBEX features quick video wall installation with bezel adjustment and cropping, includes options for various layouts within the video wall matrix and also allows zones for smart management.
The maximum reachable distance is ranging between 400 m and 80km, depending on the type of singlemode or multimode optical modules installed in the device, and on the signal properties.
The internal power source of UBEX has Medical (60601) and ITE (60950) grade classifications for maximum reliability.
Uncompressed Signal Management Over IP
Typical Applications
- Large office building environments
- Yacht and other high-end residential systems
- Rental and Staging
Uncompressed Signal Management Over IP
Lightware’s Ultra Bandwidth Extender, the UBEX is a new, optical solution, which allows 4K UHD@60Hz 4:4:4 uncompressed signal extension without latency, operating using a packet-based transmission instead of the conventional method.
User-installable Optical Modules
The device has standard, certified 10 Gbps SFP+ optical modules, which are plug and play and interchangeable by the user. Either duplex multimode/singlemode modules (one fiber for each direction per 10 Gbps link) or bi-directional singlemode modules (one fiber for both direction per 10 Gbps link) can be installed.
Variable Extension Distances
The maximum reachable distance is 400 m with multimode modules (OM4), and 10 km with short range singlemode modules, or 80 km with long range singlemode modules.
Virtually Unlimited Scalability
One of the primary advantages of the new architecture is scalability. By using standard Ethernet switches as virtual crosspoint for UBEX devices, an unlimited size virtual matrix can be built, where the crosspoint size is only limited by the size of the switch used. Also an advantage of the virtual matrix architecture is that the virtual matrix can be even extremely asymmetrical with one UBEX on one, and potentially several hundred UBEX units at the other end of the virtual crosspoint.
Traditional Point-to-Point Extension and Transceiver mode
UBEX can operate as a traditional point-point extender too, with reliable optical extension linking directly to the UBEX device in receiver mode. The UBEX device can operate as transmitter, receiver or transceiver as well.
Multiview Feature
The UBEX receiver in multiviewer operation mode is able to receive 5 video streams (in matrix mode) from the network and create two output videos from them. The 1st output is the multiview built from the 4 streams, and the 5th stream is the 2nd output.
The output image can be positioned in any manner, including the option to turn it off for implementing Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP). Letterboxing is achievable within each channel, and settings allow the image to fit into the specified frame using Fit, Stretch, or Center options.
In addition, in the multiviewer operation of UBEX, it is possible to set fades for different image transitions using an external controller through the alpha layer.
Add-on Modules
UBEX is available with numerous add-ons, providing audio breakaway signal management, USB KVM (HID), RS232 and Gigabit Ethernet control and also full USB 2.0.
- Scaling of video signals to match the properties of the target display/sink
- Support for high bitrate audio, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby ATMOS and DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDR support
- Multiviewer operation mode
- Ethernet extension (1 Gbps)
- Balanced analog audio input and output ports for audio embedding and de-embedding
- Metal enclosure
- Audio embedding and de-embedding
- Adjustable analog audio settings (volume, gain, balance)
- Command injection on RS-232 ports
- USB KVM (HID) extension
- Supports external USB hubs
- Supports all VESA and HDTV resolutions
- Advanced EDID Management
- Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP)
- Fully non-blocking switching architecture
- Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)
- Breakaway audio and video switching (audio and video signals can be routed separately)
- HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities
- HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant
- 4096x2160@60Hz/4:4:4 maximum resolution (600MHz)
- Firmware upgrade through Ethernet
- Uncompressed video up to 18 Gbps datarate (600 MHz pixel clock)
- Color subsampling option on outputs (4:4:4 to 4:2:0 downconversion)
- Pixel Accurate Reclocking
- Automatic or adjustable video format conversion (DVI, HDMI or HDMI deep color)
- Front to back cooling airflow
- Automatic or adjustable color space and color range conversion
- Status LED for extension link detection
- Built-in universal power supply
- 5-pole Phoenix balanced analog audio connectors
- Mounting options for rack, furniture or truss
Part Number | Product Name | SFP+ Module Installed |
91820600 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 | None |
91820601 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 RED | None |
91820602 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 RED 2xSM | 2x 10G SFP+ singlemode |
91820603 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 RED 2xMM | 2x 10G SFP+ multimode |
91820604 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 BLACK | 2x 10G SFP+ multimode |
91820605 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 BLACK 2xSM | 2x 10G SFP+ singlemode |
91820606 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 BLACK 2xMM | 2x 10G SFP+ multimode |
91820607 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 RED 2xCAT | 2x 10G SFP+ to RJ45 |
91820608 | UBEX-Pro20-HDMI-F121 BLACK 2xCAT | 2x 10G SFP+ to RJ45 |
For further information on our SFP+ modules and color options please contact your regional Lightware Office or Lightware HQ.
Hardware Features |
UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F111 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F120 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F121 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F130 |
Link | 20G | 20G | 20G | 20G | 20G | 20G |
Optical | ||||||
Type of videos | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
Nr. of video inputs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Nr. of video outputs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
USB HID (KVM) | USB-C host conncector | USB-B host conncector | USB-C host conncector | USB-C host conncector | ||
Full USB 2.0 | ||||||
Balanced stereo analog audio I/O ports | ||||||
IR I/O and RS.232 control ports | only RS232, no IR | only RS232, no IR | only RS232, no IR | |||
1 Gbps Ethernet | ||||||
Nr. of fibers (W/STANDARD SFP +) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Nr. of fibers (W/BIDI SFP +) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Software Features |
UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F100 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F110 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F111 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F120 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F121 | UBEX-PRO20-HDMI-F130 |
4K scaling | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Framerate conversion | ||||||
4K UHD @ 60Hz 4:4:4 | ||||||
30 bit deep color support | ||||||
Audio embedding and de-embedding | ||||||
Advanced edid management | ||||||
HDCP 2.2 compliant | ||||||
Seamless switching | ||||||
Multiviewer operation mode |