The MD8000 platform remains the industry benchmark for transporting the full complement of contribution media signals, including 4K, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, DVB-ASI as well as data over IP networks
MD8000-10G Overview
The MD8000 solution offers broadcasters, telecoms, and network providers a robust and feature-rich platform for media transport services. The MD8000 family addresses the need for broadcasters and carriers to connect directly to native IP networks for short, medium and long-haul, multiple-wavelength transport links, which results in significant operational efficiencies as well as cost savings.
Highlights
- The MD8000 suite of products is an adaptable, affordable and flexible solution for transporting uncompressed or compressed 4K, 3G, HD-SDI, SD-SDI and DVB-ASI video resolutions.
- The MD8000 solutions readily adapt to a wide range of core network technologies, which make the MD8000 system the ideal choice for IP media networking needs.
- The MD8000 system is scalable and modular, thus the configuration of the system is matched to the demands of a specific event, production, or content delivery requirement.
- The MD8000 is a transport platform, which offers guaranteed Quality of Service due to its robust redundancy, low latency, hitless switching operation and bi-directional operation, as well as the ability to operate with a variety of compression schemes.
- Media Links continues to bridge the gap between traditional broadcast and IP transport. Operating as a pioneer at the forefront of technological innovations and advancements, Media Links provides a standards-based product suite that enables the adoption of media signals to IP networking standards.
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| MD8000 EX | MD8000 | MD8000 SX | |
| Dimensions | 7RU (H) x 19” (W) | 4RU (H) x 19” (W) | 2RU (H) x 19” (W) |
| Weight | 60Ib / 27kg | 42Ib / 19.2kg | 33Ib / 15kg |
| Power Supply Units | 2 slots for redundant PSU | 2 slots for redundant PSU | 2 slots for redundant PSU |
| Switch Controllers | 2x SWCNT Slots | 2x SWCNT Slots | 1x SWCNT Slots |
| Line/Trunk Card Slots | 24 Slots | 9 Slots | 5 Slots |
*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 is being 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, 10 / 100 / 1000 BaseT and Audio. Copper and fiber interfaces available on Line cards
- 10Gb Ethernet LAN Trunk cards
- 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 Enhanced 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, 10 / 100 / 1000 BaseT and Audio. Copper and fiber interfaces available on Line cards
- 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