The APEX1000, the next-generation all-purpose edge QAM, provides flexibility, high-availability, high-QAM density, MediaCipher® encryption, and low power in an extremely cost-effective 1 RU platform.
Up to three removable and hot-swappable QAM modules can be installed in the chassis. Each module provides two RF ports, which support up to eight QAM channels each.
Any of the 48 QAM channels available can be used for video on demand (VOD), switched digital video (SDV), broadcast services or DOCSIS high-speed data (through support for the M-CMTS architecture).
Features
Physical Chassis - 1 RU chassis with support for up to 48 DRFI-compliant QAM channels, up to three removable and hot-swappable QAM modules per chassis (two block upconverted RF ports per QAM module)
QAM Modules - Available in 2x4 configuration (up to four QAM channels per port), 2x8 configuration (up to eight QAM channels per port) and a QAM module software upgrade to field-convert a 2x4 module to a 2x8 module
Power Consumption - Extremely low power consumption
GigE Interface - Four GigE interfaces (SFP slots) with support for IGMPv3 and transport stream redundancy
Power Supplies - Supports up to two, dual hot-swappable, redundant load-sharing power supplies (system can operate with either one or two); supports two AC, two DC or one AC and one DC
Encryption and Conditional Access - Supports full MediaCipher® encryption and conditional access as well as CTE for VOD scrambling in both MediaCipher and SCTE-52 modes (no license fees). Software upgradeable to CSA and AES encryption; capable of supporting third-party encryption through DVB Simulcrypt
SDV and VOD Standards - Supports the RTSP, RPC and MHA specifications
M-CMTS Standards - Software upgradeable to support the M-CMTS interfaces, including DTI, DEPI and ERMI
Full Video EQAM Feature Set:
- De-jittering of CBR and VBR input streams
- Receive either MPTS or SPTS
- Transmit MPTS
- Support for MPEG remultiplexing, PID remapping, PSI generation, and PSI monitoring
- Software upgradeable to support PSIP fixing and SCTE-18 EAS
- Supports SNMP for configuration, control, alarms and traps