Multi-switch module expander

A multi-switch system, comprising:

• a multi-switch module expander that includes:
• a multi-switch module expander chassis;
• and
• a splitting circuit housed in the multi-switch module expander chassis and coupled to a first set of signal input ports, a first set of signal output ports, and a second set of signal output ports and configured to provide signals received at each signal input port of the first set of signal input ports to a first respective signal output port of the first set of signal output ports and to a second respective signal output port of the second set of signal output ports;
• and
• a first multi-switch module including:
• a first multi-switch module chassis;
• a second set of signal input ports that are coupled to a respective signal output port of the first set of signal output ports;
• and
• a multiplexer housed in the first multi-switch module chassis and coupled to the second set of signal input ports, wherein the multiplexer is configured to multiplex signals received via the second set of signal input ports.

A method, comprising:

• receiving signals at a first set of signal input ports provided on a multi-switch module expander chassis;
• splitting the signals received at the first set of signal input ports to provide first signals and second signals;
• and
• providing the first signals to a first set of signal output ports provided on the multi-switch module expander chassis, wherein each signal output port of the first set of signal output ports is configured to directly engage with and provide a portion of the first signals to a respective signal input port of a second set of signal input ports provided on a first multi-switch module;
• and
• providing the second signals to a second set of signal output ports provided on the multi-switch module expander chassis, wherein each signal output port of the first set of signal output ports is configured to directly engage with and provide a portion of the second signals to a respective signal input port of a third set of signal input ports provided on a second multi-switch module.