Path 1 Enhances Flexibility and Scalability With Latest Version of Vx8000 IP Video Gateway
30 Agosto 2005 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
- New Product Update Offers Carrier-Class Functionality, Stream
Replication Capabilities, FEC Enhancements and More - SAN DIEGO,
Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Path 1 Network Technologies Inc.
(AMEX:PNO), a leading provider of IP video gateway products that
enable transmission of broadcast-quality video over IP networks,
today announced the availability of the Vx8000 v1.2 -- a
multi-port, bidirectional IP video gateway for live broadcast
applications. The new version offers a redundant Gigabit Ethernet
port, optional Forward Error Correction (FEC), RepliCaster(TM) for
stream replication, variable port licensing, and support for VLAN
tagging. These new features make the Vx8000 the most reliable,
scalable, and flexible standards-compliant Pro-MPEG IP video
gateway on the market today. "Major satellite and broadcast network
operators have responded very positively to the Vx8000's advanced
feature set since we launched the product this April," said John
Zavoli, president and CEO of Path 1. "Building on that success, the
Vx8000 version 1.2 takes functionality to an entirely new level for
our customers. Its new RepliCaster capabilities allow network
broadcasters to simultaneously reach hundreds of locations, making
it ideal technology for sending time-sensitive news or sports
content to network affiliate stations. This and other enhancements
combine to ensure that the Vx8000 gives operators broad flexibility
to suit any carrier, broadcast, or satellite teleport network." The
Vx8000 enables broadcasters to deliver real-time, broadcast-quality
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and VC-1 (MPEG-2 TS) video in both Standard (SD) and
High Definition (HD) formats to remote locations over public and
private IP networks. Leveraging Path 1's advanced QoS technology,
the gateway shields the video from any impairments imposed by an IP
network -- public or private. The eight ASI input or output ports
-- which can now be licensed in any combination for Transmit (Tx)
and Receive (Rx) -- and Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces allow
the Vx8000 to act as a bridge between encoded ASI digital video
sources and IP networks, as well as provide IP-to-IP conditioning
and transport. The Vx8000 also has native IP input/output
capabilities which are well-suited for IP-based encoders. By
integrating the Vx8000 into their networks, network operators can
inexpensively enhance their real-time video capabilities and scale
their support for these services as demand grows over time. "The
video over IP market is rapidly evolving as vendors move to offer
customers increased functionality, granular controls and solutions
that reduce the need for additional capital expenditures," said
Gerry Kaufhold, principle analyst with In-Stat. "The new features
available in the Vx8000 demonstrate that Path 1 is not only
responding to customer demands, but helping push the market forward
with new innovations." The Vx8000 v1.2 uses standards-compliant
techniques for FEC that adhere to the Pro-MPEG Code of Practice
(COP 3) for live broadcast applications and compensate for IP
network jitter, packet loss, duplicate and out-of-order packets so
that video quality and integrity are not compromised as content is
delivered in real-time. Because it is standards-based, the Vx8000
is also fully interoperable with virtually any type of networking
equipment and can be deployed into any existing broadcast
infrastructure. Path 1 has also developed the most robust and
complete implementation of the Pro-MPEG COP 3 standard in the
marketplace by adopting the highest levels of loss correction and
burst protection allowed by the standard, which are critical
factors to the delivery of high-quality HDTV programs over IP
networks. Key New Features and Benefits: Redundant GigE Port - A
second redundant Gigabit Ethernet port allows the Vx8000 to be
either automatically or manually switched over from port 1 to port
2 in the event of a link failure on an adjacent network device.
This new feature helps carriers ensure maximum reliability for
mission-critical video services. FEC Licensing - The Pro-MPEG COP 3
compliant FEC is now optional on the Vx8000. This gives customers
the ability to optimize bandwidth while traffic moves from an ASI
network to an IP network. RepliCaster(TM) Option - The Vx8000 now
offers the same powerful stream replication available in Path 1's
Cx1000 and Ax100, and takes this functionality a step further with
the new release. The product's processing power enables it to
replicate each incoming MPEG stream up to 30 times per port, for an
amazing total of 240 replicated video streams per single system.
This high stream density can translate into a substantial cost
savings in capital equipment. This functionality is also extremely
useful in MPLS-based IP networks, enabling video feeds to be sent
to multiple locations without the need for complex multicast
networks or advanced traffic engineering. Port Licensing - ASI
ports may be licensed in any combination for Tx or Rx, up to eight
total. Customers can order the product based on current needs, and
feel confident that it can scale as needs change over time. Support
for VLAN Tagging - New VLAN tagging offers improved QoS by
separating traffic sharing on the same circuit and assigning
different priority levels to traffic of varying importance. Like
all Path 1 products, the Vx8000 architecture is based on a
standardized network processor-powered hardware platform that can
be remotely managed via any web-based console. The Vx8000 v1.2 is
available immediately. For additional information, please visit
http://www.path1.com/ or call 877/ONE-PATH (663-7284). About Path 1
Network Technologies Inc. Path 1 Network Technologies Inc. is the
pioneer and leading provider of video transport products that
enable the conversion and distribution of real-time,
broadcast-quality video over Internet Protocol (IP) through public
and private networks. From the delivery of live MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and
VC-1 standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) broadcasts
to video on demand (VOD), Path 1's video infrastructure platforms
allow broadcasters, cable, telco, satellite and mobile operators to
transmit high-quality point-to-point, multipoint and multiplexed
video across town or around the world. To find out more about Path
1 Network Technologies Inc. (AMEX:PNO) visit our website at
http://www.path1.com/ or call 877/ONE-PATH (663-7284). SAFE HARBOR
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