Superior Switches Designed for A/V
Pakedge Switches bring out the true performance of your connected devices. Combining features utilized by enterprise networks with a suite of features optimized for A/V devices, Pakedge switches are designed from the ground-up as the perfect complement to an A/V system – or the perfect way to power any existing network.
Enterprise Chipset
High performance switches start with the core. The engines powering Pakedge switches are enterprise grade high performance processors using switch on a chip (SoC) technology. Network processors are optimized to process AV network traffic flows at high speeds. They reduce the load on other system components by taking on many of the packet-based communications maintenance tasks such as general TCP processing, network address translation and some encryption/decryption tasks. AV Traffic management is a key function of the switch and the chipset is the heart of that functionality. A high performance chipset is critical to fast and accurate switching capabilities.
Easy Network Segmentation for Performance
Pakedge Zones simplify VLANs for A/V networks by breaking them into six subnetworks: management, voice, audio/video, automation, data and guest. Network ports on routers and switches under these subnetworks are color-coded for easy identification. SX-Series switches make Pakedge Zones even easier with Zone Wizard and Zone Template technology. The Zone Wizard offers easy drag-and-drop Zone configuration, while Zone Templates allow users to choose from a series of preconfigured templates chosen based on industry best practices for optimized network performance.
Features
AV Optimized
Pakedge Switches optimizes your A/V network by utilizing TruStream™ technology. TruStream eliminates lag, jitter, and buffering in streaming audio and video traffic, resulting in an un-interrupted media experience.
FlexPower
FlexPower switches are designed to allow users unparalleled flexibility of installation. Designed to be powered either by PoE+ or its included AC adapter and able to provide PoE power to connected devices, FlexPower switches allow users an easy solution for nearly any installation scenario.
PoE Powered
Pakedge Zones™ are pre-configured VLANs (virtual local area networks) that separate network traffic into six easily identifiable zones: management, voice, audio/video, automation, data, and guest. Each zone (type of network traffic) is given its own “lane” and level of priority, ensuring that latency-sensitive traffic—such as streaming media and VoIP—is prioritized above less-sensitive traffic for optimal performance.
Bakpak Remote Management
With Bakpak, it’s easy to get a complete overview of your network. Devices connected to any Pakedge switch can be viewed at a glance, and ports on PoE switches can be power cycled remotely – from anywhere in the world
Simple Configuration
Pakedge switch management menus are designed with an emphasis on user experience/use interface (UX/UI) principles. We’ve created a simple, intuitive, easy to use menu, that is streamlined in look and feel across the entire Pakedge product line. This unified design language makes it easy to use any Pakedge product ensuring faster setup, easier configuration, and simple maintenance.
Near-Silent Performance
An often overlooked, but incredibly important aspect of switches in AV environments is sound. Pakedge switches are designed for silent or near-silent performance – allowing them to be the backbone of your AV network in the most noise-sensitive areas such as conference rooms and home theaters.