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SVSI N2135A/N2235A
Keyboard and Mouse Series
Overview
The NMX-ENC-N2135A Encoder and NMX-DEC-N2235A Decoder feature keyboard and
mouse extension over IP, input and output scaling, serial, balanced audio, HDMI video
connection, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and 1G SFP support for uncompressed
networked AV video. These devices are AES67
compatible
, which enables high-
performance audio-over-IP streaming interoperability.
The N2135A Encoder converts video, audio, and control to IP packets for switching and
distribution over standard networks. The N2235A Decoder accepts the HD over IP
streams and converts them back to synchronized audio and video to allow any video
source to any display.
Basic Installation Guidelines
Establishing Connection
N2X35 devices are shipped with
DHCP
as their default IP mode. The IP address is
assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found,
the unit will use
Auto IP
mode instead (with a default IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx).
Before using your N2X35 unit, it must be configured using the free N-Able device
management software. However, you will not be able to configure units until they are in
the same subnet as the host computer. The sample steps below show how the required
changes (to the host computer’s IP settings) are made in a Windows environment.
Steps for IP address configuration (for Windows 8):
1.
From the
Control Panel > Network and Internet
dialog box, select
Network and
Sharing Center
.
2.
Select
Change adapter settings
.
3.
Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.
4.
Click the
Properties
button.
5.
Scroll down in the list to the
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
option.
Highlight it and click the
Properties
button.
6.
Enable the
Use the following IP address
option, and enter the static IP address
provided to you by your network administrator
.
NOTE: If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a unique
169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0 Subnet mask. Please contact your
network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the existing interface. If the
computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click on the Advanced button. Then click
Add to enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx address with a subnet of 255.255.0.0.
Steps for auto discovering devices on the network:
1.
Use the host computer to download and install the latest version of N-Able:
PC version -
http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-PC.asp
Mac version -
http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-MAC.asp
2.
Attach your N2X35 unit(s) to the layer-3 network switch.
3.
Disable the wireless adapter on your computer (it must be hard-wired to the
switch).
4.
Connect the host computer to the layer-3 network switch.
5.
Open the N-Able application.
If all devices do not appear automatically, click the
Auto
Discover
button on the
Unit
Management
tab. This issues a broadcast command that will discover all units
even if they are not in the same IP subnet.
Logging in Using N-Able Software
Once the host IP address is configured properly, you can view all discovered units using
the N-Able software. Access the N2X35 units from the following tabs:
•
Unit Management
tab -
N2000 Encoder/Decoder
is listed in the
Type
field.
•
Video Matrix
tab - N2X35 units are found on the
N2000
sub-tab of this screen.
Double-click the unit’s name (in one of the lists mentioned above) to view its control
page. If prompted, enter
admin
and
password
for the default username and password.
Once logged in, you can change the username and password (using the options on the
unit’s
Settings
page).
NOTE: If you would like for N-Able to support auto-login to your units, make sure N-Able’s
Device Auto-login settings match the unit’s username and password (by selecting N-Able
> Settings from the N-Able tool bar).
NOTE: N2X35 units force HTTPS connections, so your web browser may give you a
security warning. N-Able on Windows will ask you to download OpenSSL for Windows to
connect HTTPS.
FIG. 1
N2X35A USB AND SFP PORTS
NOTE: The SFP port supports 1000BASE-X or 1000BASE-T connections only.
Connections
Options
Power:
PoE:
Connect the unit’s
P0
port to an active, PoE-enabled network
switch.
External power supply:
If not using PoE for power, connect a 12V
regulated power supply (part number N9312) to the unit’s two-pin
terminal block plug connector labeled
+12V 2A
.
Network:
PoE units:
If using PoE to power the unit, you should already have
a network connection.
Externally powered units:
If not using PoE, connect the
P0
port to
the network using an Ethernet cable, or connect the
P1
port to the
network with the appropriate cable (fiber transceiver or direct-
attach cable is required).
Daisy-chain configuration:
Once network connection is
established to one unit, you can daisy chain additional units by
connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their
P0
and/or
P1
ports. Keep in mind that the number of units supported in this
configuration is limited by bandwidth (total aggregate streams
must be less than 1 Gb/s).
NOTE: PoE power is only supplied to the unit connected directly to
the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must have an
external power supply.
Video:
N2135A Encoders
• For video encoding of a
digital
source, connect the source to the
Encoder’s
HDMI IN
port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
• For video encoding of an
analog
source, connect the source to
the Encoder’s
VGA IN
port using a video cable with a VGA
connector (or component adapter).
N2235A Decoders
• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the Decoder’s
HDMI OUT
port using a video cable with an HDMI connector (or
adapter).
Audio:
N2135A Encoders
• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to
the
Audio
input terminal block plug connector, or
• Use the embedded audio from the video source, or
• Enable
AES67 Audio
to transmit an AES67 audio stream.
N2235A Decoders
• For analog audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio
device to the
Audio
output terminal block plug connector, or
• Send embedded digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
connection) to a monitor’s speakers, or
• Enable
AES67 Audio
to receive an AES67 audio stream.
One USB Mini-B Port
Two USB Standard-A Ports
1G SFP port accepts compatible
(supported by Encoders)
fiber transceivers or direct attach
cables (fiber or copper cabling)
(supported by Decoders)
Product Specifications
Models Available:
NMX-ENC-N2135A Encoders
NMX-DEC-N2235A Decoders
Power Requirements:
PoE:
Can be powered via a PoE switch or other equipment with a
PoE source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (802.3at Type 1).
External power supply:
2.0 Amp @ 12 Volts DC; 100-240 Volts AC
power supply; Part number N9312 (sold separately).
Dimensions (HWD):
1.05” x 7.888” x 5.5” (2.67cm x 20.04cm x 14cm)
Weight:
1.55 lbs (0.7kg)
Certifications:
FCC, CE, and NRTL
Environmental:
Temperature:
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Humidity:
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Mounting Options:
Stand alone, surface mount, wall mount, or rack mount.*
NOTE: *Mounting wings (part number N9101) required for surface and wall mounting.
Rack shelf (part number N9102) or card cage (part number N9206) required for rack
mounting. Shelf accommodates two side-by-side N-Series Encoders and Decoders.
Card cage accommodates up to six N-Series Encoder and Decoder cards (mix and
match any series). Mounting accessories sold separately and are compatible with most
N-Series devices.
