The CBOX is the system control component for an MXnet 1G ecosystem and is responsible for setup, control, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and endpoint updating. An AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is a specially-equipped CBOX featuring a High Availability port tethered to a second, identical AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA. Configuration software in System Utilities provides naming conventions to designate one CBOX as being in a Main/Active operational state while the second CBOX remains in Backup/Standby status. The RJ45 communication interface connecting the two units enables RS-232 heartbeat monitoring, with the backup CBOX checking for the presence of the Active CBOX, launching the standby unit into active mode if, during the repetitive three-second status interval check, the main unit fails to deliver its active RS-232 ‘heartbeat’ acknowledgment.
AVPro Edge developed the AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA for large deployments, which are prohibited from experiencing a single moment of control absence. However, installed systems of any size may enjoy the backup control redundancy security provided. Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol software is pre-installed on every AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA device.
After configuration as a high availability system, each CBOX (active and standby) has a fixed IP address. An external service virtual IP manages all control requests for encoders and decoders to ensure seamless failover and service continuity regardless of which box is active.
- High Availability – A deployed system will operate at a high level, continuously, having 99.999% control availability shared between two AC-MXNET-CBOX-HAs. Control will only be lost by a system-wide catastrophic event like a power failure.
- Failover Monitoring – An RJ45, RS-232 communication interface monitors ‘heartbeat’ signals from Main CBOX. Pre-installed Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol software facilitates the failover process. The Standby box assumes the active IP address if a temp
- Virtual IP-Based Switching – Configured for High Availability, each CBOX has a fixed IP address, while a third external IP address functions as virtual. All management and control requests for endpoint devices must be sent to this VIP address, ensuring bo
- Simplified Network Management – By using VIP-based switching, an installation or programming team is only required to know a single IP address, the VIP, regardless of which AC-MXNET-CBOX HA is designated as active.
- Includes:
- 1 x AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA (Control Box)
- 1 x 12V/2A Locking Power Supply
- 1 x RJ45 -> 3Pin Terminal Block Cable
- 4 x Rubber Feet
- 2 x Mounting Brackets
- 6 x Screws for Mounting Brackets
