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For ten years, NETGEAR has been the switching infrastructure AV-over-IP runs on. The Align Controller is the layer above it: a single purpose-built appliance that consolidates timing, network services, and AV management - and serves as the open platform for AV applications.
The Align Controller is more than an appliance. It's the open layer your AV network can build on. Host Engage. Deploy infrastructure that evolves with every installation rather than locking you into a fixed feature set. And soon, run third-party applications alongside NETGEAR's own.
Leave the rack room without losing visibility or control. Secure inbound cloud access - included with the optional Premium Licence - puts the full Engage Controller in any browser, on any continent.
Move from a PC or VM in minutes. Your existing sites and device configurations come with you, so remote access is always within reach.
PTPv2, SMPTE ST 2110 GM/BC, and gPTP AVB run natively - no external clock device required. Sub-microsecond synchronisation across your entire AV infrastructure.
NTP, DNS, DHCP, and Syslog run directly on the GB406, consolidating the network infrastructure your AV deployment depends on into a single, hardened appliance.
Power via PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4) means no dedicated power circuit and no extra rack space required. Half-width, shallow 1U - fits virtually any rack.
From broadcast studios to sports arenas to university campuses, the Align Controller gives AV integrators a stable, always on platform engineered for environments where reliability is non-negotiable.
We offer a 5 year warranty on this product from its date of purchase. For more information regarding our support, repair and warranty, please download our Warranty Guide here.
Width
220mm
Depth
230mm
Height
43.2mm
Weight
1.7 kg (3.75 lb)
Form Factor
Half-width, shallow 1U, rack-mountable
Number of Ports
6
Primary port speed
2.5 Gigabit
Processor
Intel Amston Lake octa-core x7809, 2.4 GHz
Memory
16 GB LPDDR5 RAM
Coverage
64 GB internal; SATA Gen 3.2 M.2 2242 expansion bay
Coverage ports
4 x 2.5 GbE (Intel I226)
Fiber ports
2 x 10G SFP+ (Intel XS710)
Primary power
PoE++ 802.3bt Type 4
Backup Power
Local AC adapter (APS254W-10000S, included)
Power consumption
71 W / 242.26 Btu/hr
Timing standards
Grandmaster clock for IEEE 1588 PTPv2, SMPTE ST 2110 / ST 2059-2 / AES67, gPTP AVB
Network Services
NTP, Syslog, DNS, DHCP
Platform
Ubuntu, Docker; future NETGEAR and third-party app support
Acoustics
32.8 dB @ 25 °C