NEW Obsidian Netron NS8 8-Port Switch, 120W POE

The NEW Obsidian Netron NS8 8-Port Switch, 120W POE is a compact, rugged Gigabit network switch built for data intensive entertainment and lighting networks. With 8 Gigabit ports and PoE+ support, it delivers both data and power to NETRON nodes or other PoE compatible network appliances. With a total power budget of 100W the NS8 is ideally suited to distribute data and power to NETRON nodes or any other PoE compatible network appliance.

Built for Entertainment Network Traffic

Highly optimized for processing the high data volume found in today's ever-growing lighting systems, the NETRON NS8 distributes a variety of entertainment protocols without delay, ensuring instant reaction times and flawless execution. It supports Art-Net and sACN, along with X-Net, HogNet, MA-Net, ETC Net3, and various other protocols, making it a practical choice for mixed-protocol rigs and touring or installed systems where predictable network behavior matters.

Fast Setup and Control

Factory and user presets support plug and play setups, helping you deploy common configurations quickly and consistently across shows or rooms. For ongoing management, the NS8 offers remote configuration via an internal webpage, so updates and changes can be made without pulling the unit from its mounting location.

Rugged, Flexible Mounting for Production or Install

Designed for live production and installations with a rugged housing, it offers flexible mounting options to cover any situation, including rack, truss, DIN-rail and wall mount hardware. The convection cooled design keeps operation silent and reduces maintenance, while the powder-coated aluminum 1/2 rack housing is sized for compact control racks and tight infrastructure spaces.

Power and Physical Specs

• 8-port Gigabit network switch with PoE and PoE+ support, plus a PoE power switch
• 100W total PoE budget
• Input power: 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz, 109W
• Dimensions: 147 mm (5.8 in.) L, 215 mm (8.5 in.) W, 42 mm (1.65 in.) H
• Weight: 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)