The Evertz X-1201, supporting 3G/HD/SD SDI signals, is a twelve-input routing switcher that provides a convenient, low-cost way to route high definition and standard definition serial digital signals. The X-1201 routers are used for 3GB/s, 1.5GB/s, 270MB/s, 360MB/s, 540MB/s, and DVB-ASI serial digital signals. This router features the ability for redundancy protection with a bypass relay and optional dual power supplies. The router electronics are housed in a 1RU rack mount frame and is controlled from the built-in front panel controls. Each model can also be purchased with an optional rack mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in control panel, or can be used as a second control panel. All units can also be controlled by Quartz over Ethernet, contact closures on the GPI control port, or through the RS-232 or RS-422 serial remote control port using industry standard switcher protocols.