BroaMan Route66 40x40 Standard Version Set for ISE Showcase

The new 2RU design makes Route66 applicable to standard smart fiber patchbay applications. This smart patchbay allows routing of fiber/copper cables by software instead of a manual patch, enabling automated IP workflows and remote cable management. It also allows fiber/copper conversion without external devices.

The Route66 platform itself provides single channel, non-blocking 40 x 40 router ports, and the new standard version of Route66 will offer 40 SFP+ slots for 40 hot-swappable bi-directional SFPs with each slot up to 4Gbit performance. This is ideal for the vast combination of signals popular in the AV world, such as Ethernet, Fiber, up to 4K SDI, HDMI, Optocore, MADI and so on. A wide range of fiber transceivers is also available, while the use of all SFP+ slots guarantees superior EMI performance.

The Route66 family offers built-in redundant power supplies and extremely low power consumption of 10W-40W, making the system significantly more cost and energy efficient than competitive models which depend on external 120W PSU’s. The models are designed with a very efficient passive cooling system, which replaces noisy fans—therefore the device fulfills all noise criteria.

BroaMan MD, Tine Helmle, cites the possible different combinations of any protocol in just one device as a real advantage. “We have already installed many Route66 devices in server rooms and data centres, where our users love the remote routing flexibility. They simply do not have to walk long miles to server rooms anymore when a cable patch change is needed. Now, with this streamlined unit we have been able to simplify these installations further. Every AV server room deserves a Route66.”

All connections are to the rear, thus making Route66 installation friendly, and ensuring server racks are kept clean.

The new Route66 is shipping with immediate effect.