Then there is a method you can use to generate 16 outputs, using two Yx8 switches (where Y can be 2,3,4,5,6)
Y represents the number of inputs on your switch.
2 - Two Feeds
3 - Two Feeds 1 OTA
4 - Four Feeds
5 - Four Feeds 1 OTA
6 - Four Feeds and the 2 FLEX ports
For the sake of argument, I am going to take the 6 feeds out of the equation as I personally not done it, nor have seen reports of some one using this process 100% with that particular one.
Either way the pattern would be the same:
For each of your SAT Feeds (you need all of them available for your dish).
You will use Single DC Passing splitters (very similar to the traditional splitters we are all used to).. 1 feed - 2 outputs (for this example, but once you see the pattern, you can go bigger).
You take the one feed from the SAT, feed it to the DC Passing splitter.
Take one output hook it to Multiswitch A, the other to the corresponding port on Multiswitch B. (Helps if you have the same type of multiswitches)
Continue the process for the other feeds. Just make sure that all the ones passing the DC, go to the same switch.
When you are done, you will have (for example) a 4x16 for nearly 1/3 of the price of an integrated one. Sure it is a tad more messy, but ... $300 is $300 bucks...
I need to put together a document with drawings...... I have done this many times for many people.. and works out VERY good.