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Basic CobraNet Network Connections
The CAB 4n product feature 4 different connection types. (Refer to the Rear Panel Details.) First
in priority is the CobraNet™ network port. This RJ-45 connector is designed to connect with
standard, off-the-shelf Category 5 (CAT 5) cable for use with standard Ethernet network
switches. This cabling interconnect is commonly referred to as the wiring “backbone”. This
backbone must be properly designed for each system. Ideally, this cabling and its associated
hardware would be designed, installed and certified by a competent network systems engineer.
A typical CobraNet system would include a CAT 5 cable from each CAB 4n to a network switch.
An additional CAT 5 cable would connect the switch to one or more MM-DSP-cn cards within
the MediaMatrix frame or Nion CM-1 card. The example below is the most basic configuration.
Large systems on managed networks can get very complex. Please don’t get ahead of yourself
here! You need to be able to make this configuration work first!