FOX SW8 Retired

Eight Input Fiber Optic Switcher
Key Features
  • Switches and extends fiber optic AV and RS-232 control signals very long distances over fiber optic cabling
  • Compatible with Extron FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI Plus, DVI, 3G-SDI, VGA, VGA/YUV, and AV transmitters and receivers
  • Optical inputs with loop-throughs
  • Selectable output reclocking
  • Output muting control
  • Available as an 850 nm multimode model for moderate-range transmissions up to 2 km (1.25 miles) and a 1310 nm singlemode model for extreme distances up to 30 km (18.75 miles)
The Extron FOX SW8
Model Version Description Part #
 FOX SW8 MM Multimode 60-1172-01 Retired
 FOX SW8 SM Singlemode 60-1172-02 Retired
 FOX SW8 MM Multimode 60-984-01 Retired
 FOX SW8 SM Singlemode 60-984-02 Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron FOX SW8 is an eight input fiber optic switcher for switching and long haul transmission of fiber optic AV and RS-232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. It provides eight optical inputs and one buffered optical output with active switching and reclocking for long distance connectivity to FOX Series fiber optic extenders, distribution amplifiers, and matrix switchers. The switcher features very high-speed, all-digital switching of DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI, RGBHV, HD component video, S-video, composite video, audio, and control signals. Designed specifically for AV systems, the FOX SW8 includes many integrator-friendly features such as RS-232 control, output mute, and input loop-through for seven of the eight inputs.

The FOX SW8 is ideal for a wide range of applications requiring long distance transmission of video, HDTV, and high resolution RGB content with the highest quality. Because transmission of content is inherently secure and immune to outside interference, fiber applications are favored in government, military, and medical environments. The FOX SW8 features industry standard LC-type connectivity.

The FOX SW8 MM supports multimode fiber at 850 nm, which is typically used within buildings or facilities with moderate-range transmission distances up to 2 km (1.25 miles). The FOX SW8 SM supports singlemode fiber at 1310 nm. Singlemode fiber offers long-range transmission capability over extreme distances of several kilometers or miles. It is used in very large facilities such as airports and stadiums, and for connecting over very long distances between facilities such as university campuses. All transmitters must be compatible in fiber optic wavelength and video format with the receiver connected to the output of the FOX SW8.

The FOX SW8 is ideal for many installations that require switching and long haul transmission of fiber optic AV and RS-232 control signals from multiple locations. In digital signage applications, for example, the FOX SW8 can be used to switch video, audio, and unidirectional control signals from various locations in a hotel, airport, mall, or casino, transmitting signals to a remotely located display. A multi-level building is another ideal installation for the FOX SW8, as it can be used to switch signals from AV sources located on multiple floors.