ไทยX Platform X10/ X20
Video Contribution Over IP:
The Appear X10/X20 platform is a dedicated solution for high-speed video networking, enhanced IP security and advanced compression specifically designed for video contribution and distribution
Limitless capacity:
Designed for near limitless capacity, extensive video awareness, enhanced security, operational simplicity and exceptionally high reliability, the platform solidifies Appear TVs position as a front-runner and pioneer of video delivery.
IP network technology and infrastructure is evolving, as is the distribution of video. Dedicated SDI-based networks are being replaced by transmission over standard IP-based networks as high-speed IP infrastructures are becoming affordable and easily available. Broadcasters seek ways to standardize on IP networks for all video transmission, regardless of video format.
Designed for IP-centric operations
Specifically designed for IP-centric operations, the X10/X20 chassis has a significant video processing capacity. 10G bi-directional IP interfaces provides video firewall-grade IP security at every connection node. Capable of internal routing of up to 140G, the backplane extends Appear TVs tradition of providing high capacity futureproof platforms. The chassis supports dual active backplane providing Appear TV patented lossless redundancy between modules. Service density can be defined up to 2,000 services in and out per module.
Current and future IP video standards
The X platform supports “light” intra-codecs as well as AVC and HEVC. Option modules for receiving compressed or uncompressed video from IP or SDI (Optical and Electrical) are readily available. With backplane latency of less than 1ms, universal applicability for virtually any video application is ensured, as is the implementation of both current and future IP video standards, including VSF-TR03, VSF-TR04 and SMPTE2110.
The X platform has been developed to exploit new opportunities driven by the increasing deployment of ultra-high speed IP networks within all areas of broadcasting. Designed to meet all challenges that a full IP-based infrastructure presents, the platform features:
- High Speed: Multiple bi-directional 10G interfaces with the ability to route up to 140G of traffic internally.
- Delay: Low backplane latency (below 1ms) making overall contribution to delay negligible. Whenever delay buffers are required (such as IP de-jitter), buffer size and consequently delay is adjustable.
- MPEG & Native IP Handling: The ability to handle all commonly used video protocols provides a future proof solution. The X platform is based on flexible programmable HW, new standards not currently defined will be added when required.
- IP Network Security: A video centric, cost-effective, easy to deploy, high-capacity firewall feature that can monitor and regenerate traffic as required.
- Capacity: Most modules support up to 4,000 (2,000 in and 2,000 out) streams / services per module and 10G of traffic.
- Monitoring & Control: A management system to control a potentially vast array of linear and on-demand service traffic effectively, as traditional IPTV / OTT worlds merge.
- SDI To IP: A high-density SDI input / output module supporting SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2022-6 enables bridging classical SDI based coax / fibre networks to IP.
- Access Control: A new standard of access control, user management and IP security to secure access to critical network devices. A user account with four different access levels can be defined per user.
- Redundancy: Designed to be as reliable and failsafe as possible, even when used stand-alone. The uniquely efficient, built for purpose hardware design is engineered for high reliability and stability. Should an internal failure take place, a range of redundancy options can take effect to keep the chassis fully operational. Dual active – active control/switch module redundancy with internal seamless traffic switching can optionally be deployed within the chassis to make recovery from many critical errors totally seamless.
