Getting Started: Flex Matrix Overview
What is the FLEX Matrix?
The KanexPro FLEX Matrix is a modular 4K60 matrix switcher — a single chassis that routes any HDMI source to any display, at any scale, with built-in video wall, quad view multiview, per-output independent scaling, and CEC display management. Unlike fixed-port matrix switchers, the FLEX system grows with your install: start with the chassis you need today, add cards as you expand.
The system consists of two component types:
- Chassis: The switching engine. Determines maximum I/O capacity (8×10 to 24×60). Installed once in a rack and populated with cards.
- Cards: Modular I/O. Input cards add HDMI sources; output cards connect to displays via HDMI or CATx (up to 100m).
System Overview
| Component | SKUs | Function |
|---|
| Chassis | FLEX-MF8X10, FLEX-MF16X20, FLEX-MF24X36, FLEX-MF24X60 | Core switching engine, 2U–4U rack |
| Input Card | FLEX-HDMI8IN | 8 HDMI 2.0 inputs per card |
| HDMI Output Card | FLEX-HDMI12OUT | 12 HDMI outputs for nearby displays |
| CATx Output Card | FLEX-CAT12OUT | 12 CATx outputs, up to 100m, PoC |
| CATx Receiver | FLEX-CATRX | Placed at each remote display, PoC-powered |
Key Capabilities
- 4K60 4:4:4 switching with HDCP 2.2 and HDR10 across all cards
- Built-in video wall — tile one source across multiple displays in any grid layout, no external processor required
- Quad View / PiP / PoP — show multiple sources on one screen simultaneously
- Per-output independent scaling — each output scales to its display’s native resolution independently
- Per-input EDID management — control what each source is told to output
- CEC display management — auto power on/off connected displays via HDMI
- PoC on CATx outputs — power FLEX-CATRX receivers over the same CAT6a cable, no local power supply needed
- Web GUI control — browser-based matrix routing, video wall config, and presets
- RS-232, TCP/IP, UDP, REST API — full third-party control system integration
- TAA compliant — eligible for U.S. government and E-Rate procurement
How to Choose Your System
| Scenario | Chassis | Cards |
|---|
| Small conference center (8 in / 10 out) | FLEX-MF8X10 | 1× FLEX-HDMI8IN, 1× FLEX-HDMI12OUT or CAT12OUT |
| Sports bar (16 in / 20 out) | FLEX-MF16X20 | 2× FLEX-HDMI8IN, mix of HDMI12OUT + CAT12OUT |
| Campus / convention center (24 in / 36 out) | FLEX-MF24X36 | 3× FLEX-HDMI8IN, 3× FLEX-CAT12OUT |
| Maximum density (24 in / 60 out) | FLEX-MF24X60 | 3× FLEX-HDMI8IN, 5× FLEX-CAT12OUT |
Quick Start
- Rack the chassis and install cards (see Installation Guide).
- Cable sources to input cards and displays to output cards.
- Power on the chassis and open the web GUI via the front panel IP address.
- Route inputs to outputs in the matrix view.
- Configure video wall zones, presets, and output resolution as needed.
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