Having a reliable and efficient network infrastructure is essential for live events or permanent setups. The Luminex GigaCore range of Ethernet switches is specifically engineered to meet the demanding needs of our industry, providing robust performance and ease of use for audio, video, and lighting IP protocols.
Featuring a variety of functionalities that make them indispensable, GigaCore switches are optimised to transport large volumes of data without sacrificing performance. Whether managing video feeds, audio signals, or lighting control, these switches deliver the high throughput and low latency necessary for flawless operation. Their robust design guarantees reliable transmission of audio, video, and lighting signals without dropouts or delays, even in the most demanding conditions.
With this in mind, Resolution X recently made a major investment in Luminex GigaCore switches, expanding its networked equipment inventory. Their GigaCore 20t offers straightforward configuration in the touring market, while the GigaCore 30i – 10Gb provides the highest capacity and bandwidth.
“We already owned the older generation of Luminex GigaCores, which have been great”, explained Peter. “However, they were discontinued, and we needed to invest quite heavily to deliver new products and new projects. They were the easy choice given that we already had some, and they are the industry leaders. The 10-gigabit backbone future proofs us for many years of entertainment networking.”
A standout feature of the Luminex GigaCore for Peter is that you don’t need a degree in networking to set it up. Simply plug in your devices, and the switch automatically detects the network setup, allowing your equipment to communicate seamlessly.
“The simplicity of it all is incredible,” he said. “No advanced IT background is required, making these switches user-friendly and taking some of the mystery out of networking. Anyone can walk up to the hardware and very quickly get an understanding of what it’s doing.”
Luminex GigaCore is supported by the ARANEO software for monitoring and control, and integrating with the Luminex Node series. ARANEO’s “Health Check” feature checks several critical parameters automatically to ensure that all settings are consistent throughout the network.
ResX runs all of its GigaCore switches with Single Mode Fibre for the best performance and future proofing. All switches are kitted with ResolutionX custom patch panels for EtherCON and IP67 LC Single Mode Fibre.
All models also support PoE/PoE+ for tomorrow’s requirements, today. ResX’s 30i series is also equipped with dual power supplies for the most redundancy or the largest PoE budget.
Peter adds that the support from Show Technology has been fantastic, citing that being able to pick up the phone and speak to the team gives them a lot of confidence.
