Modules for XSCEND Devices
- MPU – Media Processing Modules
- STU – Trunk Modules with onboard Switch
- EPU – Extended CPU capacity for Media
(Xscend 2RU only)
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, HEVC, AVC
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, HEVC, AVC
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, HEVC, AVC
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
SFP28x4 non-MSA (MPU)
Video Services
JPEG-XS 2K, HEVC, AVC 8Tx
JPEG-XS 2K, HEVC, AVC, 8Rx
Trunk Modules with onboard Switch
Xscend 1RU – STU Trunk Module with Switch
QSFP x1 or +SFP28 x2
The Xscend 1RU STU trunk module (Trunk Unit with built-in Switch) provides the interface for connecting Xscend’s new 1RU edition to an IP media network. All Xscend STU modules are equipped with an L2/L3 switch inside the unit so that signals from multiple MPU’s can be multiplexed and sent out over the IP network. The trunk port speed can be changed by configuration.
For redundancy, up to two STU’s can be installed in the 1RU Xscend chassis.
Supported Interfaces
2x SFP28: 25G/10G/1G Ethernet
1x QSFP28: 100G Ethernet
Built-in Switch capacity
1,024Gbps: 512Gbps x2
Trunk Port: 100G x1 x2
MPU Interface: 25G x4 x2
PTP Interface: 10G x1 x2
CPU Interface: 1G x2 x2
Supported Protocols
LLDP (ML proprietary, IEEE standard), ARP, ICMP, IGMP v3, SSM, PTP
Xscend 2RU – STU Trunk Module with Switch
QSFP x2 or QSFP x1 +SFP28 x4
The Xscend 2RU STU (Trunk Unit with built-in Switch) connects Xscend 2RU to an IP media network. As with all Xscend devices, the 2RU 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 x2
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
Additional Modules
Extended CPU (EPU) Module
As an optional assembly to include with the Xscend 2RU fan module, the EPU contains a CPU for extended media processing. Up to two EPU’s can be installed in an Xscend 2RU, allowing for additional processing capability in support of various enhanced media protocols such as “RIST”.
The Extended CPU (EPU) Module is not compatible with the Xscend 1RU edition
*Features and specification subject to change. Contact your Sales team for details