Where to start if you are faced with the task of building a maximally productive and stable AV system? First of all, it is necessary to ensure an uninterrupted power supply for each of its elements! The best solution to this problem is an effective “built-in” redundancy technology that will help to minimize, if not reduce to zero, system downtime. The specific configuration of such a system may look different, but the basic idea remains the same: to provide an alternative power source which will be used in case the main source fails for some reason. What’s more, it’s crucial that the replacement power supply is powered from a different grid.
Lightware introduced advanced redundancy technology compatible with a wide variety of devices and systems
In this matter, the company Lightware went even further and proposed a system that provides not only a backup power supply, but also an alternative processor, which will be redirected to all the current tasks in a situation where the main processor is not working as it should. Moreover, the proprietary technology allows you to connect new elements to the network and to replace existing modules without interrupting the operation of the system. So the manufacturer has “killed” two birds with one stone: firstly, the operators do not have to put up with long system downtime due to local failures, and secondly, a significant part of the repair and upgrade work can now be done locally and, in most cases, by their own efforts.
Of course, technology of this magnitude is great in and of itself, but what about its practical application? In a nutshell: All good! The other day the Lightware product line was expanded by several modular matrix MX-series models and their components – all novelties are equipped with the above mentioned redundancy systems with the ability to connect spare CPUs , and the most advanced models also support “hot” replacement of individual elements.
To view the technical specifications and key features of the MX-FR80R, MX-FR65R and MX-FR33R arrays, please click on the following links.
What specific features does Lightware’s advanced backup technology offer and how does it differentiate itself from other backup solutions in the market?