The Pathport OCTO is an eight-port rackmountable gateway, providing compact installation for any size system. The OCTO also provides a simple, straightforward replacement option for Pathfinder

matrix switching systems.

The Pathport OCTO provides all the features and flexibility that Pathports are renowned for, at our lowest cost-per-port ever.
Status LEDs provide instant confirmation of port direction and activity. The LCD display and encoder knob allow for front panel configuration and reporting of the most commonly used features, such as IP address and subnet mask, port direction and protocol selection. Different Ethernet protocols may even be merged together or prioritized. Advanced features include crossfade between DMX sources, DMX output speed and signal loss behavior. Multiple connector options available, including adaptor kits to convert terminal strips to IDC connections.

FEATURES
• Eight DMX512 ports, individually configurable
• 10/100 Mb Ethernet port
• Front panel UI supports configuration of IP settings, port direction, basic patching and more
• Route DMX on either a universe or channel-by-channel basis
• Map up to eight sources to each output channel, with merge and/or priority options user-set for each source
• Acts as E1.20 RDM proxy controller, when used with freely downloadable Pathscape software
• DMX output speed and signal loss behavior user-selectable
• Silent, fanless operation
• Rackmount ears included
• Wide-range power input
• Supports the following Ethernet protocols; E1.31 streaming ACN (sACN); Art-Net; Pathport Protocol; Shownet