Blackmagic Ethernet Switch 820 is a professional Ethernet switch available in United Arab Emirates, designed for advanced broadcast systems requiring high performance and low latency. It features 8 x 100G QSFP28 Ethernet connections and 2 x 10G RJ45 connections, with all connections located on the rear for neat, secure cable management. The compact 1 rack unit design also includes simple front panel SMPTE-2110 routing and professional front-to-back cooling.
The switch provides dedicated network connections for advanced IP video workflows. Two RJ45 Ethernet connections support 2110 PTP clocking, while a separate 1G RJ45 control network provides NMOS control and another 1G RJ45 management network supports configuration and firmware updates. Two IEC C14 power inputs connect to the internal redundant power supplies.
For IP video compliance, the Blackmagic Ethernet Switch 820 supports IEEE 1588-2008 PTP v2, ST 2059-1 and ST 2059-2. NMOS support includes IS-04 Discovery and Registration v1.3.2, IS-05 Connection Management v1.1.2, BCP-002-01 Natural Grouping and BCP-004-01 Receiver Capabilities.
A built-in 2.2 inch color LCD provides monitoring of video, audio, video standard and timecode, along with menu settings. The front panel also includes a 3-button control panel and spin knob for source and destination setup. The 2110 IP Monitor Out Sender displays the custom switch name, link speed and live data transfer graph for each port, with support for 1080p50, 1080p59.94 and 1080p60.
With professional broadcast networking capabilities, redundant power and IP video control features, the switch is suitable for advanced production environments across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain.