B-900 system planning

System requirements:

  • A B-900 MoIP Controller (B-900-MoIP-4K-CTRL)

  • Layer 2 or Layer 3 managed network switch

  • IGMP Snooping configuration 

  • IGMP querier configuration 

  • Jumbo Frames (8000 bytes or larger) 

  • IGMP settings for router learning 

  • 1 Gigabit Ethernet port throughput (minimum) 

  • Simultaneous 7.5 Watts PoE across all ports (minimum)

Given the flexibility and scalability of Binary’s Media over IP system, plan for a switch with more Ethernet ports than needed so more MoIP devices can be added in the future.

Caution: Do not connect non-MoIP devices to your MoIP switch.

For example, using an Araknis 920 Series 24-port PoE switch, the maximum MoIP system size is 22 MoIP transmitters and MoIP receivers, including a port for the MoIP controller and switch uplink.

When determining the size of the switch needed, count one port for each of the following devices:

  • Number of sources (MoIP transmitters)

  • Number of displays (MoIP receivers)

  • MoIP controller

  • LAN connection to the main network topology

Leave at least one uplink available to keep the system scalable. Use SFP adapters for switch uplinks to free up valuable switchports.

Pro Tip: Use Araknis 920 series switches for their Easy MoIP Setup feature.

Click here for a list of switch recommendations.

Click here to learn more about switch configuration.

Power for B-900 devices

MoIP transmitters and receivers require 7.5W for power. You can use Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) or a separate 12V power supply (sold separately). You must use the included 5V power supply for the MoIP controller.