The Brain of the 10G AV-over-IP Ecosystem
Manage all Lightware 10G endpoints from one place. The MMU discovers and controls TPN and OPTN devices so you can configure and switch from a single interface with 4K60 SDVoE performance and nearzero latency—scaling from one room to an ecosystem.
Discover Lightware’s Matrix Management Unit for centralized system overview and troubleshooting across your SDVoE network
MMU automatically discovers TPN and OPTN devices across your 10G SDVoE network and builds an interactive topology map so you can see every transmitter, receiver and switch instantly. Device details (IP, MAC, alias, firmware version and status) are presented centrally, making inventory, troubleshooting and commissioning far faster than manual discovery or per-device scans.
Create reusable room templates and push configuration (EDID, HDCP, scaler, network settings and aliases) to groups of endpoints in a single action to ensure consistent behaviour across all rooms. Use bulk IP assignment and network validation tools, plus exportable device lists, to reduce onsite setup time, prevent configuration drift and simplify handover documentation.
Control routing, monitor system health and manage USB workflows from a single MMU interface — with read-only operator views and full API access for automation. The MMU exposes LW3 and SDVoE APIs for control-system integration, provides real-time diagnostics and logs, and ensures changes propagate instantly while maintaining predictable SDVoE performance across the deployment.
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From Challenge to Solution — What integrators get with Lightware
No single source of truth
In SDVoE-based systems, endpoints are often configured and monitored individually, making it hard to maintain a clear overview of devices, roles, and system structure—especially as the system grows.
Centralized system overview
The MMU automatically discovers all TPN and OPTN endpoints and presents them in one structured interface, giving integrators instant visibility into the entire AV-over-IP system.
Repetitive setup workflows
Commissioning requires accessing and configuring each endpoint separately, increasing setup time and the risk of inconsistent system behavior.
Prepare once, apply consistently
The MMU enables centralized and simultaneous configuration of multiple endpoints, ensuring consistent settings and significantly faster system deployment.
Too many tools for basic switching
Video routing often depends on additional controllers, control systems, or custom scripting—adding complexity, cost, and integration effort.
Built-in virtual matrix switching
With integrated SDVoE video crosspoint control, the MMU turns a standard 10G network into a virtual matrix—no extra hardware or custom control logic required.
Systems that are hard to operate after installation
After handover, day-to-day operation can be unclear for IT teams or end users, leading to frequent support calls and change requests.
Designed for everyday operation
The MMU separates commissioning and operational workflows, allowing reliable switching, preset recall, and control through a clear, purpose-built interface.
AV feels foreign to IT infrastructure
Lack of structure, transparency, and network-level awareness can create friction between AV deployments and enterprise IT environments.
IT-aligned AV management
By offering structured discovery, network-aware management, and clear system data, the MMU helps AV-over-IP systems integrate more naturally into IT-managed networks.
Campus multibuilding hybrid learning
Campus AV topology showing TPN (copper) and OPTN (fiber) endpoints, a 10G SDVoE switch and the MMU.
Deterministic realtime AV
Uncompressed / low-latency 4K60 SDVoE for frame-accurate playback.
Unified copper + fiber management
One MMU view for TPN and OPTN endpoints.
Reliable BYOM & KVM
Network USB routing (USB follows video at launch) for stable device sharing.
Fast deployment & scale
Autodiscovery, templates, and clear MMU sizing for growth.
Features
Integrated Device Discovery
Automatically detects and manages SDVoE devices through a built-in, intuitive interface.
Easy TPN System Configuration
Quickly and easily build complete system configurations with dynamic endpoint naming.
Advanced Network Configuration
Simplified setup for both automatic and static IP addressing. Includes intelligent error detection to resolve potential network incompatibilities.
Secure Multi-Network Operation
Operates seamlessly across AV Utility and Corporate network segments, ensuring secure and reliable integration.
Scalable Control Management
Centrally manage up to 20 connected endpoints simultaneously from a single interface.
Comprehensive Endpoint Configuration
Easily configure scaler settings, RS-232 serial parameters, and inject custom commands directly from the management interface.
Intuitive Video Crosspointing
Seamless video routing between transmitters and receivers, ensuring flexible and efficient signal control.
Built-in LARA Support
Includes integrated LARA audio communication and monitoring features within the MMU interface.
Future-Ready Platform
Firmware-upgradable architecture designed for upcoming protocol extensions and new device families.
Supported Endpoints
Taurus TPN Series
10G AV-over-IP solution that extends video, audio, USB, Ethernet, and control signals over the network, offering seamless connectivity and flexibility
HDMI-TPN Series
10G AV-over-IP solution that provides high-resolution HDMI signal transmission with USB, Ethernet, and control over a single network cable
HDMI-OPTN Series
Fiber-optic extender solution that ensures long-distance, high-resolution HDMI signal transmission with zero latency and full signal integrity
Perfect Choice for
Campuses
Enterprise HQs
Secure Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered the most common questions so you can get quick answers
The MMU discovers, monitors, and manages all endpoints and switches across the SDVoE network, providing topology, routing, and control tools in one interface.
Yes — TPN and OPTN devices can be freely mixed within the same SDVoE deployment, provided they share a 10G network with compatible switches.
No external SDVoE manager software is required. The MMU provides all discovery, configuration, and routing functionality without the need for CLI access.
USB routing is fully synchronized with the AV streams, ensuring low latency and high reliability for BYOM and KVM workflows.
Existing routes remain active, but new routing changes cannot be made until the MMU is back online.
