MXnet Control Box

MXnet Control Box

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  • Manages MXnet USP, 1G, or 10G Endpoints
  • Web-hosted ‘Mentor’ Management Interface
  • Isolated AV and Control LAN Connections
  • High Availability Architecture for an ‘Always Up’ Experience
  • Dedicated Dante Controller Mode
  • Control Drivers Available for Crestron, Q-SYS, Control4 and more!

SKU: AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA

  • Shipped today? Order within: Jun 13, 2026 13:00:00 -0500
Overview

Key Features

  • Single Point of Management - The CBOX-HA can operate in one of four discrete software modes. Each mode is specifically designed to manage a respective MXnet system, including MXnet 1G, USP or 10G. The fourth dedicated mode enables the CBOX to function as a Dante controller interface to manage and route any Dante-enabled network endpoint. Note: Each mode is exclusive to its respective protocol. When a specific mode is enabled, only devices of that type are supported.
  • Mentor User Interface - Mentor is a web-hosted interface on the CBOX-HA that provides an intuitive management experience. Mentor provides detailed diagnostics, signal routing, live video previews and advanced configurations such as creating video walls or multiview layouts. When paired with MXnet switches you'll get advanced diagnostics and the ability to configure VLANs and network port settings directly from Mentor.
  • Isolated AV and Control LAN Connections - The CBOX-HA provides a bridge between AV networks and enterprise/control networks. The isolated LAN connections allow you to simplify network topologies and isolate multicast AV traffic, especially in applications where adding AV devices to existing IT networks isn't permitted. An additional 6 LAN ports are available to connect to MXnet switches for management or 3rd-party control devices.
  • High Availability Architecture - Connect two CBOX-HA's together either over the network or through the HA RS-232 port to add redundancy to your MXnet system. High Availability ensure users avoid downtime, which is especially crucial for mission critical applications. If the primary CBOX-HA were to fail, the secondary CBOX-HA will automatically take over and provide a seamless switch.
  • Open API - While pre-built control drivers are available for most major manufacturers, MXnet features an open API. This allows you to fully leverage all aspects of MXnet, whether you're testing for specific functionality or writing custom control drivers.

Description

The AC-MXNET-CBOX-HA is the centralized management device for every MXnet AV over IP system. The CBOX-HA interfaces between MXnet encoders/decoders and 3rd-party control systems. It also hosts the powerful Mentor web interface for auto-discovery, configuration, routing and maintenance of endpoints. The CBOX-HA provides a single point of management making it incredibly simple to deploy hundreds of endpoints in a matter of minutes.


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Specs
Ports:
Ethernet (8)  × female RJ-45, one with PoE
SFP 0
HDMI N/A
Audio N/A
IR N/A
RS232 (1) × 5 Pin Terminal Block for MXnet System Control

(1) x female RJ-45 RS-232 port (HA)
USB (1) × USB Type C for MXnet service
Distance:
Ethernet 100 Meters/ 330 Feet over CAT5e and above
SFP and Fiber N/A
Environmental:
Operating Temperature 23 to 125°F (-5 to 51°C)
Storage Temperature -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
Operating Humidity 5-90% RH (No Condensation)
Power:
Max Power Consumption 4.5W
PoE (Power over Ethernet) IEEE 802.3af (15.4W)
Power Supply Unit

Input: AC 120-240V-50/60Hz 0.8A

Output: DC 12V 2A

Dimensions:
Mounting Supported rack mounts:
  • AC-MXNET-1G-R15
  • AC-MXNET-1G-R2
  • AC-MXNET-10G-HDRACK (requires AC-MXNET-10G-HA-BRKT)
Dimensions (Unit Only Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 199.14 x 119.86 x 19.84
inch: 7.84 x 4.72 x .78
Dimensions (Packaged Width/Depth/Height)  mm: 310 X 180 x 54
inch: 12.2 X 7.09 X 2.13
Weight (Unit) 1.31 LBS/0.596 KG
Weight (Packaged) 1.75 LBS/0.79 KG
Regulatory CE/FCC/UL
Product Warranty 10 Years
Specifications subject to change without notice. Mass & dimensions are approximate
In the Box
  • 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

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.
​For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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