Introduction – 360 Systems MAXX-1000SD User Manual

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MAXX Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

360 Systems’ MAXX Image Server™ is a multi-channel video recorder/server designed for television
broadcast and production applications. It can play three independent video streams at once, and
store up to 450 hours of MPEG-2 video, with four audio channels per video stream. It occupies
just 3½” of rack space. The server’s extensive feature set makes it an excellent choice for VTR
replacement, broadcast automation, remote trucks; production for PEG, corporate and house-of-
worship video; and live entertainment presentations. Image Server MAXX is produced in separate
NTSC and PAL models. References in this document to frame counts other than 29.97 or 30
frames should be understood as a PAL example.

The Transition to a Digital Plant

Image Server MAXX smoothes the transition to digital production and broadcasting by providing
both composite video and serial digital (SDI) interfaces, plus program file transfers over Gigabit
Ethernet. It’s never necessary to add outboard video A/D or D/A converters or MPEG encoders;
premium-quality codecs are included as standard equipment. The server’s dual analog and digital
personality—for both video and audio—makes it fit seamlessly into an existing analog facility, or
become part of a new digital build-out. Apart from serving its intended purposes, Image Server
MAXX is also valuable for its ability to convert between different analog and digital media formats
in real-time.

Exceptional Storage Capacity

The Image Server’s program storage is scaleable to suit the needs of both small and large users. It
houses four hard drives within its compact enclosure, providing from 112 to 450 hours of storage
at 12 Mb/sec. Storage time is proportional at other data rates. The server’s RAID-5 disk array
provides a high level of security for stored programs. By spreading parity information across all
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 50
Mb/sec, and enables fast program transfers through the Gigabit Ethernet port.

Drive Size

Storage Capacity

(4 drives)

Time @ 12 Mb/s

2 audio channels

Time @ 8 Mb/s

2 audio channels

250 GB

1.0 TB

112 hours

150 hours

400 GB

1.6 TB

170 hours

250 hours

500 GB

2.0 TB

220 hours

300 hours

1000 GB

4.0 TB

450 hours

600 hours

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The Image Server’s unique ability to play two video streams while recording a third, and at the
same time do file transfers over Gigabit Ethernet, make it far more than just a VTR replacement.

Image Servers Support Traditional VTR Functions

The 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

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