VideoBRIDGE VB20 Portable Broadcast IP-Probe


Overview

The VB20 is the most powerful portable monitoring and measurement platform available. Built specifically for the requirements of the advanced IP engineer and for lab use, this tool is excellent for both IP transport cores based on L3 routing and IP/MPLS. Featuring both optical and electrical GigE inputs, separate management and ASI input, the VB20 merges an overwhelming feature set with all interface needs.

The ability to monitor continuously 180 services with all measurements makes the portable VB20 invaluable for field use. Its ruggedized exterior and fanless design make this probe the perfect fault-finding tool for the mobile engineer. With full support for both the MPEG-2 and MRFTP encapsulation standards and all current codecs, the VB20 is the tool of choice. The VB20 in an invaluable tool for any network engineer attempting multicast detection on multiple VLANS or in the process of IGMP tracking. Fault finding in complex IP networks just got a lot easier.

Critical parameters such as RFC4445-MDI and detailed jitter values give accurate readings of network performance. With the RFC4445 based patented MediaWIndow™ historical data can be easily accessed for meaningful visualization of media flow in IP networks. Whether establishing or modifying service setting on complex routers and switches, the VB20 facilitates the whole process.

The power of confidence monitoring is further enhanced by continuous monitoring and alarming of RFC4445 parameters, bandwidth overflow/underflow and signal loss. With advanced threshold settings including error-seconds, alarm granularity can be set to useful standards. The unique FSM™ framework also allows checking and continuous monitoring of middleware and network services vital to customer QoE.

SNMP trapping and XML export enable the IP-Probes to be implemented in any NMS system. Each IP-Probe runs an HTTP server with the client as a web browser; therefore there is no need to install custom software on computers needing access to the measurement data. Web 2.0 techniques such as AJAX are used to facilitate advanced interface behavior in a standard web browser without the need for any plug-ins. Basic setup is achieved through the built-in USB to RS-232 converter, eliminating the need for an external interface and facilitates the setting of IP addresses for access to the IP-Probe.

Features


  • 1 x 10/100/1000T Mbps Ethernet port
  • 1 x SFP GigE port
  • 1 x 10/100T Mbps Ethernet management port
  • 1 x ASI Input port
  • Ruggedized Chassis
  • Fanless convection-cooled operation
  • Built-in 100-240VAC PSU
  • Built-in USB to RS232 converter
  • Concurrent Analysis of 180 IP stream
  • Monitors Transport Stream into IP according to ETSI TS 102 034
  • Supports X-bit RTP header extension as used by Microsoft IPTV system MediaRoom™
  • IGMP monitoring and logging
  • Both IGMPv2 and IGMPv3 SSM support
  • Full 802.1Q vlan tagging support/detection
  • PSI/SI table visualization
  • MDI measurements (RFC445)
  • MediaWindow™ visualization technology
  • FSM™ monitoring of middleware services
  • Thumbnail decoding of MPEG2 and MPEG4 streams
  • Line speed ASI measurements
  • NTP client functionality (RFC2030)
  • DHCP client support (RFC2131)
  • RTP dropped, duplicate and out-of-order measurements
  • RDP™ of IP multicasts monitored
  • RDP™ of ASI input (MPTS or SPTS)
  • Built-in web-based management
  • Access control when used stand-alone
  • Optional central management via VBC Server
  • Optional full TR101290 alarming and analysis with round-robin on all 180 services.

Specifications

Environment Specifications:
Operating Temperature:32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C)
Storage Temperature:-4° to 158° F (-20° to 70°C)
Operating Humidity:5% to 95% non-condensing
Connector Specifications:
10/100/1000 GigE Input:RJ-45
10/100 Ethernet Management:RJ-45
Optical Input:SFP Module
ASI Input:75 ohms BNC
RS232 Port:USB Type A connector
AC Power:IEC 320 connector
Power Supply Requirements:
Input Voltage:100 to 240V AC
Power Required:20VA, typical @ 220V AC
Power Dissipated:Maximum 20W
Network Specifications:
10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet (802.3u and 802.3ab)
SFP interface for optical networks
10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet Management (802.3u)
Mechanical Specifications:
W x H x D:11" x 1.5" x 8.7" (280 x 38 x 220 mm)
Weight:7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Control and Management:

Basic setup/control through RS-232 via USB

Remote access through HTTP or TELNET
Optional control via VBC Server

Options

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