360 Systems MAXX Operation Manual

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8 IntroductionIntroduction360 Systems’ MAXX Image Server™ is a multi-channel video recorder/server designed fortelevision broadcast and production applications. It can play three independent video streams atonce, and store up to 170 hours of MPEG-2 video, with four audio channels per video stream. Itoccupies just 3½” of rack space. The server’s extensive feature set makes it an excellent choice forVTR replacement, broadcast automation, remote trucks; production for PEG, corporate and house-of-worship video; and live entertainment presentations. Image Server MAXX is produced inseparate NTSC and PAL models. References in this document to frame counts other than 29.97 or30 frames should be understood as a PAL example.The Transition to a Digital PlantImage Server MAXX smoothes the transition to digital production and broadcasting byproviding both composite video and serial digital (SDI) interfaces, plus program file transfers overGigabit Ethernet. It’s never necessary to add outboard video A/D or D/A converters or MPEGencoders; premium-quality codecs are included as standard equipment. The server’s dual analogand digital personality—for both video and audio—makes it fit seamlessly into an existing analogfacility, or become part of a new digital build-out. Apart from serving its intended purposes, ImageServer MAXX is also valuable for its ability to convert between different analog and digital mediaformats in real-time.Exceptional Storage CapacityThe Image Server’s program storage is scaleable to suit the needs of both small and largeusers. It houses four hard drives within its compact enclosure, providing either 112 or 170 hoursof storage at 12 Mb/sec. Storage time is proportional at other data rates. The server’s RAID-5 diskarray provides a high level of security for stored programs. By spreading parity information acrossall drives, the RAID array helps keep the server in service—even with a failed drive. The multi-drive storage array also generates the high data rates needed for multiple video streams at up to 50Mb/sec, and enables fast program transfers through the Gigabit Ethernet port.Drive Size Storage Capacity(4 drives)Time @ 12 Mb/s2 audio channelsTime @ 8 Mb/s2 audio channels250 GB 1.0 TB 112 hours 150 hours400 GB 1.6 TB 170 hours 250 hoursI MAGE S ERVER MAXX STORAGE TIMESThe Image Server’s unique ability to play two video streams while recording a third, and atthe same time do file transfers over Gigabit Ethernet, make it far more than just a VTR replacement.Image Servers Support Traditional VTR FunctionsThe Image Server is a perfect drop-in replacement for popular VTRs. It saves costs for tape,machine maintenance, cassette prep, and storage. Its three output channels perform any