WolfPack 4K60 HDMI Matrix Switch over CAT6 with a 36x36 Chassis
The WolfPack 4K60 HDMI Matrix Switch over CAT6 is a build-your-own modular matrix switcher based on a 36x36 chassis. It routes up to 36 HDMI 2.0 sources to up to 36 displays at 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 with HDCP 2.2 at 18Gbps, with any input routable to any output or all outputs at once.
HDBaseT output cards send HDMI video over a single CAT6 cable to a receiver at each TV, so you can put displays hundreds of feet from the rack. The chassis uses hot-swappable slide-in cards, so you buy only the inputs and outputs you need today and add more cards as your system grows.
What Is a 36x36 HDMI Matrix Switch?
A 36x36 HDMI matrix switch is a professional AV routing system that lets up to 36 HDMI sources be routed to up to 36 displays in any combination. One source can be sent to one display, several displays, or all displays at the same time.
Unlike an HDMI splitter, which copies one source to multiple screens, a matrix switch gives you true any-to-any routing. This makes it the right choice for sports bars, casinos, restaurants, command centers, digital signage systems, and other projects with many displays.
Product Overview
The WolfPack 4K60 HDMI Matrix Switch over CAT6 is built around the WolfPack 36x36 modular matrix chassis (8U) and its highly configurable backplane. Slide-in input and output cards let you mix 4K60 HDMI cards and 4K60 HDBaseT/CAT6 cards to match your exact source and display count. Cards are hot-swappable, so they can be added or replaced while the system is running and the chassis never has to be replaced as your installation grows.
The 4K60 cards are HDMI 2.0 compliant with 18Gbps of data throughput and a 600MHz TMDS clock, delivering 4K 60Hz at a full 4:4:4 color space with HDCP 2.2. For displays far from the rack, HDBaseT output cards and receivers carry the HDMI signal over a single CAT6 cable with PoC, so no power supply is needed at the TV. A built-in video wall processor is included when the system is configured with 4K60 input and output cards.
This model is part of the WolfPack 4K30 | 4K60 Modular Matrix Switcher family. The chassis includes a built-in redundant backup power supply that seamlessly takes over if the main power supply fails.
CAT6 distance note: The 4K60 HDBaseT output cards and receivers extend HDMI up to [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 4K60 and up to [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 1080p over solid-copper CAT6/6a cable. Tell us your longest cable run and we will spec the right cards and receivers.
Best Fit Installations
This 4K60 HDMI matrix switcher is best for projects that need a centralized switching platform, flexible growth, and professional AV routing across many displays.
- Sports bars and restaurants with many TVs
- Casinos and betting venues
- Corporate AV and conference facilities
- Control rooms and command centers
- Large digital signage networks
- Campuses, schools, and training centers
- Large residential or mixed-use AV systems
Key Features
True 4K 60Hz 4:4:4
HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 at 18Gbps and a 600MHz TMDS clock — the highest performance in the HDMI 2.0 standard.
Build any size up to 36x36
Hot-swappable slide-in cards let you buy only the inputs and outputs you need and expand in the field anytime.
HDMI over CAT6 with PoC
HDBaseT output cards and receivers carry HDMI over one CAT6 cable per TV. Receivers are powered over the cable, so no outlet is needed behind the display.
Built-in video wall processor
Create video walls directly from the matrix when configured with 4K60 input and output cards — no external processor needed.
Free control every way you want it
Web GUI, free iOS and Android apps, front panel buttons, dual RS-232, and dual TCP/IP ports, plus optional Crestron, Control4, and Elan drivers.
Redundant backup power supply
If the main power supply fails, the built-in backup seamlessly takes over — your TVs never go dark mid-game.
HDMI Matrix vs AV over IP
A modular HDMI matrix and an AV over IP system can both distribute video to multiple displays, but they are best used in different types of installations.
| Choose This 4K60 HDMI Matrix When... | Choose AV over IP When... |
| You want a centralized chassis-based system with dedicated signal paths. | You want a network-based system using transmitters, receivers, and managed switches. |
| Your system fits within 36 inputs and 36 outputs. | You may need to expand beyond 36 displays or grow across multiple areas. |
| You want uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 — not H.264/H.265 compressed video. | You prefer IP-based distribution over a configured network. |
| You want simple point-to-point cabling without multicast network setup. | You are comfortable using VLANs, IGMP, multicast, and managed network switches. |
| You want one central rack-mounted switching chassis. | You need flexible endpoint placement, fiber uplinks, or multi-switch network expansion. |
Example Configuration
Here is one example of how the 36x36 chassis could be configured for a sports bar needing 16 HDMI sources and 32 TVs over CAT6:
- 1 x WolfPack 36x36 modular matrix chassis (8U)
- 16 x 4K60 HDMI input cards = 16 HDMI inputs
- 32 x 4K60 HDBaseT/CAT6 output cards = 32 CAT6 outputs
- 32 x matching HDBaseT PoC receivers (no power needed at the TVs)
- 20 input slots remain open for more sources later
- 4 output slots remain open for more TVs later
Technical Specifications
| WolfPack 4K60 HDMI Matrix Switch over CAT6 — 36x36 Chassis | |
| Chassis | 36x36 modular matrix chassis, 8U, 18.97 x 15.35 x 13.98 in (482 x 390 x 355 mm), rack-mountable |
| Maximum Configuration | Up to 36 inputs and 36 outputs with slide-in cards |
| Video Standard | HDMI 2.0, 4K 60Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2, 18Gbps, 600MHz TMDS clock |
| Resolution Support | 4K60, 4K30, 1080p/60, 1080p/30, 1080i, 720p, 480p |
| CAT6 Extension | 4K60 HDBaseT output cards with PoC receivers; up to [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 4K60 and [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 1080p over CAT6/6a |
| Video Wall | Built-in video wall processor with 4K60 input and output cards |
| Seamless Switching | Optional 100ms (0.1 second) seamless switching engine |
| Preset Scenes | Save and recall up to 40 routing presets |
| EDID Management | Selectable EDID modes or copy EDID from any attached display |
| Card Replacement | Hot-swappable; cards can be added or changed while the system is running |
| Power | Built-in redundant backup power supply with seamless failover |
| Control Methods | Free Web GUI, free iOS and Android apps, front panel buttons, dual RS-232, dual TCP/IP; optional Crestron, Control4, and Elan drivers |
| Default LAN Addresses | 192.168.0.80 (LAN1) and 192.168.1.80 (LAN2) |
| Warranty & Support | Free lifetime technical support and a satisfaction guarantee from HDTV Supply |
| Ordering Note | Tell us your source count, TV count, longest cable run, and control preference and we will quote the exact card and receiver mix within an hour |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an HDMI matrix switch and an HDMI splitter?
An HDMI splitter sends one source to multiple displays. An HDMI matrix switch allows multiple sources to be routed to multiple displays in any combination, so every TV can show a different source or all TVs can show the same source.
How far can this matrix send HDMI over CAT6?
The 4K60 HDBaseT output cards and receivers extend HDMI up to [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 4K60 and up to [CONFIRM: XXX feet] at 1080p over solid-copper CAT6/6a cable.
Do the HDBaseT receivers need their own power supply?
No. The receivers support PoC (Power over Cable), so they are powered over the same CAT6 cable that carries the video. No power outlet is needed behind the TV.
Can all TVs show the same source?
Yes. One input can be routed to one display, several displays, or all displays at the same time.
Can I start smaller and expand later?
Yes. You can start with only the input and output cards you need today and grow toward the full 36x36 by adding hot-swappable cards to the open slots. The cards can be added while the system is running, and the chassis never needs to be replaced.
How is the WolfPack matrix controlled?
It is controlled through a built-in Web GUI, free iOS and Android apps, the front panel buttons, dual RS-232 ports, and dual TCP/IP ports. Optional Crestron, Control4, and Elan drivers are available for third-party control systems.
Does this work with Apple TV, Roku, DirecTV, cable boxes, and media players?
Yes. Any HDMI source works, including Apple TV, Roku, DirecTV receivers, cable boxes, computers, media players, Blu-ray players, and digital signage players.
Can this matrix create video walls?
Yes. A video wall processor is built into the matrix when it is configured with 4K60 input and output cards, so you can build video walls without an external processor.
Is a 4K60 HDMI matrix better than AV over IP?
A 4K60 HDMI matrix is better when you want a centralized chassis, uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video, dedicated signal paths, and a system that fits within 36 inputs and 36 outputs. AV over IP is better when you need to grow beyond 36 displays, distribute across multiple buildings, or use fiber uplinks and managed network switches.
Need Help Designing Your 4K60 36x36 Matrix System?
HDTV Supply can help you choose the right input cards, output cards, HDBaseT receivers, and control method for your project. Every WolfPack matrix is backed by free lifetime technical support and a satisfaction guarantee.
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