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1. Introduction
The MA Network Switch is the perfect device for a full lighting control solution. The combination of console, switch
and networking devices provides the easiest solution even for complex lighting systems.
Designed to simplify the set-up and management of today’s lighting networks, the MA Network Switch is backed by
the industry leading MA technical support team. Standard lighting terminology is used allowing most common
lighting protocols to be filtered via a web interface designed specifically for lighting technicians. The tiered interface
also allows advanced functionality for experienced network engineers. The MA Network Switch provides a local
display for port status, applied filters and recognized MA equipment. Additionally it shows workload status of the
switch and every single port for easier fault finding.
The MA network switch is compliant with IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet and can be seamless integrated into
existing Ethernet networking infrastructures. The ability to define port filtering with the common entertainment
protocols combined with standard Ethernet protocols like IGMP and RSTP allow the switch to perform best in fixed
installation as well as in temporary installations.
The MA Network Switch is housed in a typically robust 1RU chassis, with color coded filter and data indicators front
and rear. The front panel features a single etherCON port and display screen. The rear panel incorporates 8
etherCON ports and 2 SFP cages to suit mini-GBIC fiber connections. Additionally, the MA Network Switch can be
fitted with 2 optional heavy duty fiber connections for extended cable runs!
The following figure displays how a MA network with a MA Network Switch could look like in principle.
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