Crestron will debut the business-grade network application DM XiO Director at InfoComm 2017 this week in Orlando. Crestron says the DM XiO Director is a "virtual switch" that offers configuration, control and management of large-scale DM Series AV networks in enterprise environments.The company adds that its DM NVX Series is the industry's only secure solution offering 4K60, 4: 4: 4 and HDR over standard 1Gb Ethernet.
"The DM XiO Director gives life to the NVX DM series, delivering the promise of unlimited AV network scalability and flexibility," said Steve Samson, executive director of business development for Crestron. "It makes it incredibly simple to manage large arrays of NVX DM terminals over a standard IP network."Virtual DM Switcher
The DM XiO Director practically emulates the functionality of a traditional hardware based DigitalMedia matrix switcher, routing 4K60 streaming AV signals through a room, building or campus. Three models are available that support end-devices (DM-XIO-DIR-80), 160 (DM-XIO-DIR-160) or unlimited (DM-XIO-DIR-ENT). DM XiO Director can handle even the largest corporate, university, government, military, medical, transportation, sports, entertainment, hospitality, gaming or sales application company.Flexible Configuration
DM XiO Director automatically discovers each DM NVX endpoint on the network and allows each of them to be assigned to a "domain" using a simple user interface. A domain is simply a logical grouping of endpoints that work together as a single switching entity, allowing individual rooms and other subsystems to be arranged and independently controlled. The DM XiO Director effectively eliminates the need for physical switches in each room, replacing them with the virtual equivalent running on the AV network.Easy configuration, control
The DM XiO Director offers an intuitive web-based user interface for easy system configuration, signal routing and full diagnostics of the entire AV network. Each domain and endpoint can be designated with an easy-to-use name. Browse the entire system is easy to use search box to quickly find domains, endpoints, entries and exits by name or address. A system summary screen is also provided which shows the status of the video and audio signal for each input and output in a graphic design that is easy to see and navigate.
