VideoBridge VB220 10/100/1000 IPTV Monitor Probe


Overview

The VB220 IP-Probe is the flagship monitoring platform for all applications in any network where digital video is carried across IP infrastructure. Built specifically to high-end 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 ability to monitor continuously 180 services makes the VB220 blade just as powerful as its portable version, the VB20. With a small form factor, 3 VB220 blades can be placed in on 1"RU chassis. With full support for both the MPEG2-TS and MFRTP encapsulation standards carrying all modern codecs, the VB220 is perfect for network core use. This is an invaluable helpmate for any network engineer attempting multicast detection on multiple VLANS or in the process of IGMP tracking. Fault finding in complex IP networks just got a lot easier.

Critical Parameters such as RFC4445 - MDI and detailed jitter values give accurate readings of network performance. With the RFC4445 based patented MediaWindow™, historical data can be easily accessed for meaningful visualization of media flow in IP networks. Whether establishing or modifying service settings on complex routers and switches, the VB220 facilitates the whole process.

The power of confidence monitoring is further enhanced by continuous monitoring and alarming of all RFC4445 parameters, bandwidth overflow/underflow, RTP errors and signal loss. With advanced threshold settings including error-seconds, alarm granularity can be set to useful standards avoiding flooding of alarm systems. The unique FSM™ framework also allows checking and continuous monitoring of middleware and network services vital to customer QoE.

SNMP trapping and XML export enable the IP-Probes to be implemented in any NMS system (with alarm generation either directly from the probes themselves, or via the VBC server for advanced alarm correlation and filtering.

Each IP-Probe runs an HTTP server with the client as a web browser, so no need to install custom software on computers needing access to the measurement data. Modern web 2/0 techniques such as AJAX are used to facilitate advanced interface behavior in a standard web browser without the need for any plug-ins. Basic setup is achieved through the built-in USB to RS232 converter, eliminating the need for an external interface and facilitates the setting of IP addresses for access to the IP-PROBE.

Features

  • 1 x 10/100/1000T Mbps Ethernet port
  • 1 x SFP GigE port
  • 1 x 10/100T Mbps Ethernet management port
  • 1 x ASI Input port
  • Built-in USB to RS232 converter
  • Concurrent analysis of 180 IP streams
  • Fanless convection-cooled operation
  • Monitors Transport Stream into IP according to ETSI TS 102 034
  • Supports X-bit RTP header extension as used by Microsoft IPTV system MediaRoom™
  • IGMP monitoring and logging
  • Both IGMPv2 and IGMPv3 SSM support
  • Full 802.1Q vian tagging support and detection
  • PSI/SI table visualization
  • MDI measurements (RFC4445)
  • MediaWindow™ visualization technology
  • FSM™ monitoring of middleware services
  • Thumbnail decoding of MPEG2 and MPEG4 streams
  • Line speed ASI measurements
  • NTP client functionality (RFC2030)
  • DHCP client support (RFC2131)
  • RTP dropped, duplicate and out-of order measurements
  • RDP™ of IP multicasts monitored
  • RDP™ of ASI input (MPTS or SPTS)
  • Built-in web-based management
  • Access control when used stand-alone
  • Optional full TR101290 alarming and analysis with round-robin on all 180 services
  • Optional central management via VBC Server

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
Connector Specifications:
10/100/1000 GigE Input:RJ-45
10/100T Ethernet Management:RJ-45
Optical Input:SFP Module
ASI Input:75 ohms BNC
Initial Setup:USB Type A
Power Supply Requirements:
Input Voltage:100 to 240V AC
Power Required:20+VA, typical @ 220V AC
Power Dissipated:Maximum 50W
Network Specifications:
• 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:
• Standard 19" 1RU rack-mount 
W x H x D:19" x 1.7" x 15.75" (483 x 43 x 400 mm)
Weight:9.3 lb (4.2 kg) fully populated
Control and Management:
• Basic setup/control through RS-232 via USB
• Remote access through HTTP or TELNET
• Optional control via VBC Server

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