Small to Midsize Router
Choosing a video router is a crucial decision – it is an investment at the core of your infrastructure, expected to be the never-failing, signal routing workhorse. At Imagine Communications, we ensure that every router decision is the right one with our industry-recognized Platinum™ family of innovative routing solutions that now includes the new Platinum VX line. This latest addition of affordable small-to-midsize utility routers offers the highest density per rack unit of any SDI video routing system on the market.
The concept of a utility video router has evolved over the years from a 10×1 “glitch switch” to a router requirement that supports SMPTE RP 168 switching in much larger matrix sizes. With its four frame sizes, the Platinum VX supports matrices from 16×16 up to 288×288. Featuring a highly robust and fault tolerant architecture – with the flexibility to handle all types of video signals reliably – the Platinum VX also incorporates the latest equalization and reclocker technologies, delivering the best signal quality every time.
An exceptionally dense and powerful series of 3G/HD/SD triple rate routers, the Platinum VX comes standard with built-in Magellan™ set up and configuration utilities. When implemented as part of a larger routing system in a hybrid environment, Platinum VX can seamlessly operate under the overarching management of the Magellan™ SDN Orchestrator, which provides a seamless path to IP while maintaining standard routing and broadcast workflows. This versatile line of video routers also fully supports the award-winning Magellan range of router control panels.
Built for on-the-job, 24/7 reliability, and supporting broadcasters and mobile production facilities as well as cable, telco and government applications, Platinum VX video routers are easily incorporated into any workflow and deliver an unparalleled level of versatility and value that helps any operation work smarter and more efficiently.
Detail
With four different physical sizes, the Platinum VX can be used for practically any application. The 1RU and 2RU sizes are ideal for space-restricted, small matrix requirements, while the 4RU and 8RU versions are future-proofed and ideal for larger matrix requirements
The Platinum VX can also coexist in a system along with Platinum MX or Platinum IP3. Under the Magellan control system, tielines can be created to connect Platinum VX, Platinum MX and Platinum IP3 frames into a single system.
1RU Frame
The Platinum VX 1RU frame has a single electrical back module offering a standard 16 inputs and 16 outputs. Optional SFP modules can be added to the SFP cages, offering up to an additional 16 inputs and outputs, providing up to 32×32 I/O in a single rack unit. Supported SFP modules include optical (dual CWDM or dual 1310), dual HDBNC, analog conversion and HDMI. The power supplies for the 1RU Platinum VX are external to the frame and can support full redundancy.
1RU Frame with Clean & Quiet Capability
The Platinum VX 1RU Clean and Quiet router supports video switching of a 16×2 matrix with an additional 12 outputs of unprocessed video routing. Using the SFP card cages that are included with the product, the input capability can be expanded to support a total of 32 inputs. The output side of the router can also be expanded to support a total of 28 unprocessed outputs in addition to the two clean and quiet (processed) outputs. SFP expansion can support a mixture of additional HD BNC, optical fiber, analog video, and HDMI connections.
2RU Frame
The Platinum VX 2RU frame can be ordered in two configurations. The power supplies for the 2RU Platinum VX are external to the frame and can support full redundancy.
Orderable configurations:
- 48 x 48 HDBNC I/O
- 72 x 72 HDBNC I/O
4RU Frame
The Platinum VX 4RU frame is a modular design that enables it to be configured to order and expanded in the field as needed. Each I/O module supports 24×24 HDBNC or SFP connectivity. Supported SFP modules include optical, HDBNC, analog conversion and HDMI. When fully populated, the Platinum VX 4RU frame supports a 144X144 matrix. The power supplies for the 4RU Platinum VX are housed inside the frame and can support full redundancy.
8RU Frame
The Platinum VX 8RU frame supports a modular design that enables it to be configured to order and expanded in the field as needed. Each I/O module supports 24 x 24 HDBNC or SFP connectivity. Supported SFP modules include optical, HDBNC, analog conversion and HDMI. When fully populated, the Platinum VX 8RU frame supports a 288X288 matrix. The power supplies for the 8RU Platinum VX are housed inside the frame and can support full redundancy.
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