Encoder JPEG2K 4K at 60 4 4 4 over 1GbE part of KDS-17 series

Ideal Use Cases

The Kramer KDS-17EN-SW2 is a KDS-17 series 2x1 AVoIP switcher encoder designed for streaming 4K video and audio across a 1GbE network. Its support for 4K60 4:4:4 video makes it suitable for environments where fine visual detail and clear digital audio need to be preserved during network distribution. Ethernet transport can run over copper or optical cable, allowing the encoder to work with different network media.

The encoder is suited to large enterprise, education and government deployments that require multiple video streams and centralized management capabilities. Unicast operation provides one-to-one distribution, while multicast supports one-to-many configurations. These modes accommodate individual point-to-point links as well as broader distribution systems. Extensive video wall control and a wide selection of inputs, outputs and settings further support multi-display applications.

Why Choose This Model

KDS-17EN-SW2 combines a 2x1 switcher with JPEG 2000 encoding in one AVoIP device. It supports 4K video at a 60Hz refresh rate with 4:4:4 color sampling, delivering the detailed presentation required for text, graphics, video and other visually demanding material. Dante support brings networked audio into the same deployment, while USB, IR, RS-232 and CEC support extends the range of signals that can be handled alongside video and audio.

The model is also designed for bandwidth-efficient operation. This allows organizations to use existing IT infrastructure and Ethernet cabling while minimizing perceptible network performance disruption. Integrated advanced management capabilities and support for many simultaneous video streams make it a practical component for larger systems that need consistent administration across numerous endpoints and spaces.

Installation and Integration

The KDS-17 platform is designed to integrate into IP networks without requiring a dedicated approach for every room. Existing Ethernet infrastructure can be used where appropriate, helping reduce the need for new signal cabling. Support for both copper and optical Ethernet provides flexibility when selecting the network connection type for a specific deployment.

Bandwidth-efficient operation, simplified switch configurations and reduced dependence on specialized technicians can shorten deployment time and reduce associated costs. The platform is intended to support A/V-enabled spaces of varying sizes, allowing the same product family to serve individual rooms and larger distributed installations. Its network-based architecture also gives system planners a consistent way to approach unicast and multicast distribution.

Performance Highlights

At the center of the KDS-17EN-SW2 is support for 4K60 4:4:4 video. The 60Hz refresh rate supports smooth presentation, while 4:4:4 sampling preserves full color detail. JPEG 2000 encoding carries video across 1GbE infrastructure, and the unit can stream both video and audio over Ethernet through copper or optical connections.

Dante audio support addresses networked audio applications without separating the audio workflow from the AVoIP system. USB, IR, RS-232 and CEC compatibility adds control and peripheral signal support. Together, these capabilities allow the encoder to participate in systems requiring more than video transport alone.

What Makes It Different

This model brings 2x1 switching, 4K60 4:4:4 encoding, Dante audio and multiple auxiliary signal types into one KDS-17 series encoder. The combination supports switching between two sources while providing network distribution in either one-to-one or one-to-many configurations. It also offers a choice of copper or optical transport rather than limiting deployment to one Ethernet cable medium.

The KDS-17 architecture is aimed specifically at larger installations. Advanced management, extensive video wall control and support for many simultaneous streams distinguish its intended role from a basic point-to-point encoder. At the same time, its bandwidth-efficient design is intended to make use of established IT networks practical.

Final Assessment

The Kramer KDS-17EN-SW2 is a strong match for networked AV systems that require 4K60 4:4:4 video, Dante audio and flexible signal distribution over 1GbE. Its 2x1 switching, unicast and multicast modes, copper or optical Ethernet support, and compatibility with USB, IR, RS-232 and CEC give integrators a broad set of capabilities for enterprise, education, government and video wall deployments.