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XSCEND – Modules
- Introduction to Xscend Modules
- Media Processing Modules (MPU)
- Trunk Modules – with and without Switch (STU/TU)
- Extended CPU capacity for Media (EPU),
Power Supply (PSU), and Controller (CNT) Modules
Introduction to Xscend Modules
Depending on Module configuration features include:
- Hybrid Design w/ Hardware and Software Upgradability
- High Density 128 Services per 2RU
- Support for 4K UHD & beyond video resolutions w/ Codec support for J2K, JXS, H.264, HEVC and more
- User Data Interfaces at 25G/10G/1G/100M Ethernet
- Trunk Interfaces at 100G/25G/10G/1G Ethernet
- Managed & Unmanaged (open Internet) network connection
- Hardened, carrier-class construction, interoperability w/ ML Ecosystem
DEVICE FRONT (Without Front Panel)
DEVICE REAR
Chassis size:
2RU, 19” (481mm) width, 20” (500mm) depth
Number of channel service boards installed in one chassis:
Up to 8 installed (Maximum 128 ports in total)
Number of SW/Trunk boards installed in one chassis:
Up to 2 installed
Power supply:
Redundant configuration (hot-swappable)
Power consumption (maximum 1000W)
Media Processing Modules
The Media Processing Units (MPU) are used to process signals for various Xscend services. They are SOC-based programmable units that can be configured to provide a variety of signals on common hardware. Changes can be made quickly and easily without affecting other operations or services in the Xscend chassis.
There are several types of MPU’s with different interfaces which can be mixed and matched in the same Xscend chassis. Up to eight MPU’s can be installed in a single Xscend chassis.
HDBNCx8 (MPU)
8x HDBNC Port Line Module with Firmware upgradability
Video Services
Uncompressed 2K, Uncompressed 4K
JPEG-XS 2K, JPEG-XS 4K
JPEG2000 2K
Connectors
HD-BNC x8: 75ohm, Un-balanced. Port direction (input or output) varies depending on the MPU configuration.
HDBNCx16 (MPU)
16x HDBNC Port Line Module with Firmware upgradability
Video Services
Uncompressed 2K, Uncompressed 4K
JPEG-XS 2K, JPEG-XS 4K
JPEG2000 2K
Connectors
HD-BNC x16: 75ohm, Un-balanced. Port direction (input or output) varies depending on the MPU configuration.
SFP28x4 (MPU)
4 Port SFP28 Line Card Module with Firmware upgradability
Video Services
Uncompressed 2K, Uncompressed 4K
JPEG-XS 2K, JPEG-XS 4K
JPEG2000 2K
Data Services
ML Data Service: 4 Ports
Supported SFP’s
For Video Services: Optical Video SFP
For Data Services: Ethernet SFP (25G/10G/1G/100M)
Connectors
SFP28 cage x4: QSFP/SFP MSA compliant
MPU_Fx4 (MPU)
MPU_Fx4 (MPU)
4 Port Line Card Module with Firmware upgradability
This product is designed for Japan local market Cable applications only. Further information available on request.
Trunk Modules
STU Trunk Module with Switch
QSFP x2 or QSFP x1 +SFP28 x4
STU (Trunk Unit with built-in Switch) connects Xscend to an IP media network. The STU is equipped with a L2/L3 switch so that signals from multiple MPU’s can be multiplexed and sent out across the network. The trunk port speed can be configured, providing up to 200Gbps trunk bandwidth with a single STU.
Up to two STU’s can be installed in an Xscend chassis with two units required for network redundancy.
Supported Interfaces
4x SFP28: 25G/10G/1G Ethernet
2x QSFP28: 100G Ethernet
Built in Switch capacity
1,024Gbps: 512Gbps x 2
Trunk Port: 100G x2 x2
MPU Interface: 25G x8 x2
EPU Interface: 50G x2 x2
PTP Interface: 10G x1 x2
CPU Interface: 1G x2 x2
Supported Protocols
LLDP (ML proprietary, IEEE standard), ARP, ICMP, IGMP v3, SSM, PTP
TU Trunk Module without Switch
8 Port SFP28 Trunk Module
The TU (Trunk Unit without Switch) module connects Xscend to the IP media network. Trunk port speed is fixed at 25G. One TU provides up to eight (8) 25GbE trunk ports. Up to two TU’s can be installed in one Xscend chassis with two units required for network redundancy.
Service Specification
8x 25G Ethernet (Fixed speed)
Supported Protocols
LLDP (ML proprietary, IEEE standard), ARP, ICMP, IGMP v3, SSM, PTP
Additional Modules
Extended CPU (EPU) Module
As an optional assembly to include with the fan module, the EPU contains a CPU for extended media processing. Up to two EPU’s can be installed in Xscend, allowing for additional processing capability in support of various enhanced media protocols such as “RIST”.
Controller (CNT) Module
The Controller (CNT) module configures and monitors the entire Xscend system either thru an RJ-45 outband management port or inband thru the STU/TU module(s). Multiple CNT modules can be utilized to support redundancy should one of them fail. A serial console interface is available allowing for configuration and log access.
Power Supply (PSU) Module
One or two AC or DC power supply units can be installed in the Xscend chassis. With two units 1+1 redundancy is available, allowing replacement of any one unit without turning off the system.
*Features and specification subject to change. Contact your Sales team for details
