NETGEAR Align Controller (GB406): The Missing Piece for AV-over-IP
Simplify AV-over-IP deployments with the NETGEAR Align Controller (GB406). Features onboard PTPv2 Grandmaster timing, Engage hosting, and an open platform.
Every Critical Service in One Appliance
- Onboard Grandmaster timing: PTPv2 with SMPTE ST 2110 / ST 2059-2 / AES67 and gPTP AVB support for sub-microsecond synchronisation.
- Core network services: DHCP, DNS, NTP and Syslog run directly on the appliance.
- Engage host: serves as the central host for the NETGEAR Engage Controller, providing a streamlined interface to configure AV infrastructure.
Manage from Anywhere
- Local management: up to five concurrent local users via a browser-based GUI.
- Secure remote access: with an optional licence (GB406P60-10000S), NETGEAR Insight provides secure cloud access for monitoring system health and troubleshooting remotely.
Enterprise-Grade Hardware
| CPU / RAM | Intel Amston Lake octa-core x7809 with 16 GB LPDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | 4 x 2.5G ports + 2 x 10G SFP+ ports |
| Power | PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4), local AC adapter included for redundancy |
| Timing | PTPv2 Grandmaster; SMPTE ST 2110 / ST 2059-2 / AES67; gPTP AVB |
| Platform | Open platform built on Ubuntu and Docker |
Built to Grow: an Open Platform
It is designed as an open platform on Ubuntu and Docker. Third-party applications are planned via the NETGEAR Store; running them beyond the initial 3-month trial requires the optional 5-year electronic licence.
Through the NETGEAR Insight cloud portal (Insight 10.0 — site-wide visibility and zero-touch provisioning). The GB406 includes a 3-month initial remote-access period; after that, the GB406P60-10000S 5-year licence is required.
Onboard PTPv2 Grandmaster with SMPTE ST 2110 / ST 2059-2 / AES67 and gPTP AVB for sub-microsecond AV synchronisation.
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