The MD8000 platform remains the benchmark for all Media over IP Transport solutions and is Media Links’ proven 4K, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, and DVB-ASI transport over IP networks
Products
- Media over IP Transport
- Introduction
- Xscend (NEW)
- MD8000
- MD8000-100G
- MD8000-10G
- Trunk Card
- Line Cards
- 1GbE-4H Hitless for Data
- 1GbE MXG Media Exchange Gateway
- 10GbE MXG Media Exchange Gateway
- 1x 10GbE, Single Port Ethernet with Hitless Data Switching
- 4K UHD-1 Video Encoder/Decoder Card Set
- 8x 1GbE, 8 Port 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet
- 10Gbe-1Sch LAN
- UVTX & UVRX 2022 – 4 Port HD/SD/DVB-ASI Universal Video
- UVTX & UVRX J2K-2022 – 4 Port HD/SD/DVB-ASI JPEG2000 Compressed Universal Video TX
- STTX & STRX JXS-2022 – 4 Port 3G/HD/SD & DVB-ASI Universal Video with JPEG-XS
- IP Video Routers/Switches
- Modular IP Media Gateways
- Software Management
MD8000 IP Platform Chassis
Highlights
- Compact 2RU chassis
- Redundant PSU, single Switch Controller and 6 non-blocking Slots of 10Gb connectivity each
- 60Gbps Non-blocking L2 Switch Fabric
- 6 Slots available for access and trunk modules
- 6 temperature controlled rear exhaust fans
- Cable management for all modules from behind
- Power consumption: 30W per board, 80W per SWCNT-board
- 10Gb connectivity per slot, non-blocking switching architecture
- All modules “hot-swappable”, including power supplies
- Mid plane design with no active components on rear connectors
- Removable SD flash memory card on the Switch Controller card for software and configuration file storage
- Relay contacts for external Power, Fan, and Board alarm indications
- Detailed LED status and fault indicators on line boards, trunk boards, power supplies, and fans
- Maximum of 650W power consumption
Highlights
- Compact 4U chassis
- Ideal for edge or feeder applications
- 90Gbps Non-blocking L2 Switch Fabric
- 9 card slots for access and trunk modules
- 2 card slots for redundant Switch modules
- Can be equipped with redundant PSU and Switch Controllers with nine non-blocking slots of 10Gb connectivity each
- Both an AC and DC version available
Highlights
- 7RU Chassis
- Redundant PSU and Switch Controllers and 24 non-blocking Slots of 10Gb connectivity each
- High density, high capacity chassis form factor
- Ideal for larger applications and traffic consolidation/aggregation
- 240Gbps Non-blocking L2 Switch Fabric
- All 24 slots available for access and trunk cards/modules
- 6 temperature controlled rear exhaust fans
- Cable management for all modules from behind the chassis
- Power consumption: 30W per board, 80W per SWCNT-board
- 10Gb connectivity per slot, non-blocking switching architecture
- All modules “hot-swappable,” including power supplies
- Mid-plane design with no active components on rear connectors
- Removable SD flash memory card on the Switch Controller card for software and configuration file storage
- Relay contacts for external power, fan, and board alarm indications
- Detailed LED status and fault indicators on line boards, trunk boards, power supplies, and fans
- Available in both AC and DC powered versions
Maximum of 1000W power consumption
*Features and specification subject to change. Contact your Sales team for details
The MD8000 has evolved into a much sought after solution that supports the evolution of broadcast delivery and content over IP. It continues to be deployed by large-scale telecoms and broadcasters globally and has proven itself as an efficient, robust transport offering that can be deployed on a variety of network topologies that require high quality, pixel-perfect content delivery.
- Video and data interfaces include: 4K UHD, 3G/HD/SD SDI, DVB-ASI, JPEG2000, JPEG-XS, 10 / 100 / 1000 BaseT and Audio
- 10Gb Ethernet LAN Trunk card
- Supports multicast and multiple unicast of all video and data streams
- Non-blocking switch fabric supports complete utilization of all available bandwidth
Comprehensive Network Management and Communications
- Built-in web interface
- Built-in Command Line Interface (CLI)
- SNMP network management, MIBs available from Media Links
- Direct management under Media Links ProMD EMS network management software, including configuration, circuit provisioning, monitoring, SNMP alarms and traps
- Supports both in-band and out-of-band network management connectivity
- Remote firmware and FPGA code updates via FTP
Key Features of the MD8000 Series
- Multiple Unicast for non-multicast enabled networks
- SFP Modules support DDS (Tx/Rx Power, Laser Bias, etc.)
- Local switching between cards in the same chassis
- Multiple Redundant modes of operation, including single mode, Class J, Class C, and Class B
- Integration with IP / MPLS transport systems
- SNMP control and management
- External Syslog server support
- Configurable video buffering
- External clock support
- On-board chassis, network, and switch controller message logging
- Add/Drop/Pass Capability
Key Functions of the MD8000
- Video and data interfaces include: 4K UHD, 3G/HD/SD SDI, DVB-ASI, JPEG2000, JPEG-XS, 10 / 100 / 1000 BaseT and Audio
- 10Gb Ethernet LAN Trunk card
- Supports multicast and multiple unicast of all video and data streams
- Non-blocking switch fabric supports complete utilization of all available bandwidth
Applications for the MD8000 Series
- Large Scale Sporting event that require high Quality of Service (QoS) and guaranteed delivery solutions
- Media Applications that have both traditional and IP based requirements that require common platforms and interchange solutions
- Multi Vendor environments with standards based protocols
- Broadcast studios transitioning from traditional fixed wireline based technologies need to transition to next generation of switched IP solutions to be workflow compliant
- Carrier Class Media Networks
- High Performance Studio Interconnects
- Flawless Contribution Video Transport
- Reliable Content Delivery System
- Integrated Live, Recorded and File-Based Communications
- Multi-point service distribution
Solution Brochure (PDF)
Live Sports Production Application Note (PDF)
Metropolitan Distribution Network Application Note (PDF)
Centralized IP Switching Application Note (PDF)
WAN IP Network Application Note (PDF)
