VideoBRIDGE VB120 Broadcast IP-Probe


Overview

The VB120 IP-PROBE is a blade based continuous monitoring platform with applications in any network where digital video is carried across IP infrastructure. Built specifically to industry needs, this network service tool is ideal for both pure IPTV networks and hybrid networks with IP transport cores such as digital cable and terrestrial networks. The VB120 can be equipped with the optional VB250 (COFDM) and VB260 (QAM) interfaces, further extending functionality at the edge.

The VB120 IP-PROBE includes both optical and electrical Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for connection to the video segment. Management and control is available either through a separate 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface or in-band through the Gigabit Ethernet interface. Furthermore, the VB120 has an ASI input port and an ASI output port.

The ability to continuously measure all your media services makes the VB120 invaluable for confidence monitoring, thus facilitating for a more rapid network expansion. The innovative RDP technology (Return Data Path) enables easy re-routing of remote signals from regional locations into a central location for decryption and advanced signal analysis. RDP reduces truck rolls and otherwise necessary on-site visits by skilled and expensive engineers.

The VB120 has been designed to support all modern encapsulation standards including ISO/IEC13818-1 Transport Streams and MFRTP. The hardware is dedicated and built to telco-grade standards for maximum reliability and minimum maintenance. The VB120 IP-PROBE is hosted in an accompanying 1RU 19" chassis. The 1"RU chassis is capable of hosting up to 3 VB120 IP-PROBE modules, or any combination of the VB120 with QAM (VB260) or COFDM (VB250) interfaces.

The VB120 IP-PROBE continuously measures MDI for all IP multicasts according to IETF RFC4445. MDI is a compound number expressing media packet loss and IP packet jitter. The VB120 further contains BRIDGE Technologies own patented technology called MediaWindowTM. MediaWindowTM allows for current and historical RFC4445 data to be presented in an intuitive and visual way for easy understanding of the media flows in an IP network.

With SNMP trapping and XML export the VB120 IP-PROBE is easily integrated into existing NMS systems either directly or through the optional BRIDGETECH VideoBRIDGE Controller (VBC). The VBC option allows for advanced alarm correlation and filtering. Standalone access is achieved through the use of a standard web browser avoiding the need for a dedicated client application having to be installed.

Features

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • 1x 10/100/1000T Mbps Ethernet ports
  • 1x SFP GigE port
  • 1x 10/100T Mbps Ethernet management port
  • 1x ASI Input port and 1x ASI output port
  • Built-in USB to RS232 converter
  • Concurrent analysis of 10 services
  • Monitors Transport Stream into IP according to ETSI TS 102 034
  • Supports X-bit RTP header extension as used by Microsoft IPTV system MediaRoomTM
  • Full ETSI TR 101 290 alarming and analyzis for 10 streams of Multicast in round-robin
  • Full tabel and descriptor parsing of PSI/SI for visual inspection
  • Frequency control and tuning when used together with VB250 (COFDM) or VB260 (QAM interface cards
  • MDI measurements (RFC4445)
  • Media Window visualisation technology
  • Line speed ASI measurements
  • NTP client functionality (RFC2030)
  • DHCP client support (RFC2131)
  • RTP dropped, duplicate and out-of-order measurements
  • RDPTM of IP multicasts monitored
  • RDPTM of ASI input (MPTS or SPTS)
  • Built-in web-based management
  • Optional central management via VBC server
  • Keyframe thumbnail extraction of10 services at a time
  • H.264 and MPEG2 thumbnail support

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
Connectors:
10/100/1000 video port:RJ-45
10/100 management port:RJ-45
Optical Input:SFP Module
ASI input:75 ohms BNC
RS232 port:USB Type A Connector
AC Power:IEC 320 Connector
Power:
Input Voltage:100 to 240V AC
Power Required:20 VA, typical @ 220V AC
Power Dissipated:Maximum 20W
Network:
• 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 RS232 via USB
• Remote access through HTTP or TELNET
• Optional control via VBC Server

Options

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