Crestron
DM-MD8X8
8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher
IP Configuration
The DigitalMedia switchers have the ability to operate in
DHCP
or
Static IP
address
mode. In addition, the DM switchers control the IP addressing information for input
cards that have Ethernet capabilities as well as neighboring DigitalMedia devices.
When the DM switcher is set to
DHCP
mode, these cards and DM devices will also
be set to
DHCP
mode. When the DM switcher is set into
Static IP
mode, these cards
and DM devices will receive a
Static IP
configuration equivalent to the DM
switcher’s IP address plus their slot number. This configuration is sent when the
DM-MD8X8 starts up.
Example:
A DM Switcher is set to IP address 192.168.1.30 The IP mask is 255.255.255.0 and
the default router is 192.168.1.1. The HDMI input card on slot 3 would be set to IP
address 192.168.1.33 and receive the same IP mask and default router as the DM
switcher.
Since there can be up to 32 slots in the DigitalMedia switcher, the last octet in the
DM switcher IP address may not be set higher than 222. Otherwise the device on slot
32 would not be able to receive a valid static IP configuration.
DigitalMedia devices that send this IP configuration are the DM-MD8X8 and the
DM-MD16X16.
DigitalMedia devices that receive this IP configuration are the DMC-HD,
DMC-HD-DSP, DMC-DVI, DM-RMC-100, DM-RMC-100-F, DM-TX-100,
DM-TX-200, DM-TX-205, and DM-TX-210.
If two DigitalMedia switchers were connected to one another via a DMC-CATO
output card and DMC-CAT input card, each switcher would maintain control over its
own IP configuration.
IP Table Setup
DigitalMedia devices that receive their IP address configuration via the switcher can
also receive their IP table configuration from the DM switcher.
For more information, refer to “IP Table Options” on page 48.
Identity Code
The IP ID can be set from the front panel using Installer Tools or in the
DM-MD8X8’s IP table using Crestron Toolbox™. For information on using Installer
Tools to set the IP ID, refer to “Control System IP ID” on page 33. For information
on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple
DM-MD8X8 devices in the same system must be unique.
When setting the IP ID, consider the following:
•
The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL™
Windows
®
program.
•
Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a
unique IP ID.
Installation
Ventilation
The DM-MD8X8 should be used in a well-ventilated area. The venting holes should
not be obstructed under any circumstances.
To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the
environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. Consider using
forced air ventilation and/or increasing the spacing between units to reduce
overheating. Consideration must be given if installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
Operations Guide – DOC. 6755A
8x8 DigitalMedia™ Switcher: DM-MD8X8
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