The VX80 is a compact, high performance modular router and non-blocking matrix switch for complete, end-to-end routing of video and peripheral signals over multi-mode or single-mode fiber optic cable. This highly reliable and resilient router is expandable from 5 x 5 up to 80 x 80. In addition, the switch can also be configured for bi-directional switching and routing of data and video, up to 40 x 40. This allows for flexible deployment configurations for a variety of small to medium sized computing environments.