Product Guide: Flex Cards
Overview
FLEX cards are the modular I/O building blocks of the FLEX Matrix system. Input cards accept HDMI sources; output cards deliver video to displays either directly via HDMI or remotely via CATx. Cards are hot-swappable between chassis generations and can be added at any time to expand capacity.
Card SKUs
| SKU | Type | Ports | Key Feature |
|---|
| FLEX-HDMI8IN | Input | 8× HDMI 2.0 in | 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2, HDR, 4K60 4:4:4 |
| FLEX-HDMI12OUT | Output | 12× HDMI 2.0 out | 18Gbps, HDCP 2.2, HDR, 4K60 4:4:4, CEC |
| FLEX-CAT12OUT | Output | 12× CATx out | HDR, PoC, 4K60, 100m via FLEX-CATRX |
| FLEX-CATRX | Receiver | 1× CATx in / 1× HDMI out | PoC-powered, 4K60 4:4:4, HDBaseT |
FLEX-HDMI8IN — 8-Port HDMI Input Card
Each FLEX-HDMI8IN card provides 8 HDMI 2.0 inputs for the matrix. Install one card per 8 sources.
- Signal: HDMI 2.0, 18Gbps, 4K60 4:4:4
- HDR: HDR10, HLG pass-through
- HDCP: 2.2 and 1.4
- EDID: Per-port EDID management (Auto, Fixed, Custom)
- Audio: HDMI embedded audio pass-through (PCM, Dolby, DTS)
FLEX-HDMI12OUT — 12-Port HDMI Output Card
Each FLEX-HDMI12OUT card provides 12 HDMI 2.0 outputs with per-port independent scaling, CEC, and HDCP. Connect directly to nearby displays.
- Signal: HDMI 2.0, 18Gbps, 4K60 4:4:4
- Per-port scaling: Independent resolution per output (4K, 1080p, 720p, custom)
- CEC: Per-port CEC power and input control
- HDCP: 2.2 and 1.4
- HDR: HDR10, HLG output
FLEX-CAT12OUT — 12-Port CATx Output Card
Each FLEX-CAT12OUT card provides 12 CATx outputs for distributing video up to 100m via CAT6a to FLEX-CATRX receivers. Includes Power over CATx (PoC) to power receivers without local power supplies.
- Signal: HDBaseT, 4K60, HDR, HDCP 2.2
- PoC: Powers FLEX-CATRX receiver over the same CAT6a cable
- Cable: CAT6a recommended; CAT5e for 1080p shorter runs
- Distance: Up to 100m at 4K60 over CAT6a
- Per-port scaling: Independent output resolution per port
FLEX-CATRX — HDBaseT CAT Receiver
A compact receiver installed at each display location served by a FLEX-CAT12OUT port. Receives video over CAT6a and outputs HDMI to the display. Powered by PoC from the output card.
- Input: RJ45 (CAT6a, HDBaseT)
- Output: HDMI 2.0, 4K60 4:4:4
- Power: PoC (no local power adapter required)
- LEDs: Power, link, signal status
- Mounting: Compact form factor — surface mount or display-back mount
Card Compatibility
All FLEX cards are compatible with all FLEX chassis SKUs. Cards cannot be used in non-FLEX chassis. FLEX input cards install only in input slots; output cards in output slots.
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