AJA KONA IP25 SDI to SMPTE ST 2110 IP Bidirectional Converter

$6,995.00

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Description

The KONA IP25 SDI to SMPTE ST 2110 IP Bidirectional Converter from AJA delivers bidirectional uncompressed video conversion in an 8-lane PCIe Gen 4.0 form factor. Featuring two SFP cages that support 10/25 GbE SFPs and an additional GbE RJ45 port, the KONA IP25 offloads control functions from the host PC. It supports SMPTE ST 2110 configuration and control through both in-band and out-of-band methods.

Key Features

  • Bidirectional Uncompressed ST 2110 Video
  • Simultaneous 2 x Rx (Receive) & 2 x Tx (Transmit)
  • Supports 10-Bit 4:2:2 UHD 4K and 12-Bit 4:4:4 2K
  • SDI Input to SMPTE ST 2110 IP Output
  • SMPTE ST 2110 IP Input to SDI Output
  • Dual SFP Cages Supporting 10/25 GbE SFPs
  • 1 x GbE RJ45 Port with HDR/SDR Support
  • 8-Lane PCIe Gen 4 SMPTE ST 2110 IP I/O
  • Onboard PTP & NMOS, In-Band and Out-of-Band Control
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: macOS, Windows & Linux

Wide Software Compatibility

  • Desktop Support: Compatible with Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, AJA Control Room, OBS, and other editorial, effects, and production tools via AJA’s desktop software.
  • Industry Standard Plug-Ins: Supports leading NLE, compositing, and streaming applications through popular industry-standard plug-ins.
  • AJA Software: Works seamlessly with AJA Control Room for capture and playback, and AJA Control Panel for I/O configuration and control.

Uncompressed Throughput

  • High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports multiple uncompressed SMPTE ST 2110 video streams at resolutions up to UHD 4K60 over IP using dual 25 GbE SFP cages.
  • Audio and Data Support: Handles up to 16 channels of audio and data input and output.

Seamless SMPTE ST 2110 Input/Output

The KONA IP25 integrates effortlessly into any ST 2110 infrastructure, utilizing dual 25 GbE SFPs for transmitting and receiving with hitless redundancy. It supports:

  • ST 2110-10: System timing
  • ST 2110-20: Uncompressed video
  • ST 2110-21: Traffic shaping for uncompressed video
  • ST 2110-30: PCM audio
  • ST 2110-40: Ancillary data

Complete Control

  • Onboard Processing: All ST 2110 configuration, control, and timing functions are managed on the KONA IP25 itself, reducing the load on the host computer.
  • Flexible Configuration: Offers both in-band/media network control via SFPs and out-of-band/control network control via RJ45.

AJA Developer SDK

AJA provides two Software Development Kit (SDK) options, both available for macOS, Windows, and Linux:

  • Open Source Developer Path: Quick and easy setup for immediate development.
  • Developer Program Path: Access to proprietary technologies and support (requires a signed agreement).

HDR NLE/VFX Software Support

  • Broad Compatibility: Supports HDR across numerous third-party professional video software applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
  • Enhanced Workflow: Utilize the SDP file to leverage SDR/HDR transfer characteristics, colorimetry, and luminance.

Apple Silicon Support

  • Optimized Performance: AJA desktop software is fully optimized for the latest Apple silicon processors, providing native support for AJA macOS drivers, plug-ins, Control Room, Control Panel, and System Test.

Mac Pro Compatible

  • High-Resolution Workflows: Fully compatible with Apple Mac Pro, including support for AJA Control Room with Metal compatibility, enabling workflows up to UHD 4K.

OS Compatibility

AJA desktop software supports the following operating systems:

  • macOS: Compatible with both Intel and Apple silicon processors running macOS 13.x (Ventura) or later, as well as macOS 11.x (Big Sur) on Intel processors.
  • Linux:
    • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and 22.04
    • Rocky Linux 8.10 and 9.4
  • Windows: Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10, including updates.

Note: Some features may not be available on legacy versions of macOS.

Workflow Examples

  • Graphic Overlays: Use the KONA IP25 keyer to overlay ST 2110 source graphics onto your background.
  • Flexible Playback: Play back any file to ST 2110 using both in-band and out-of-band redundant control.
  • Direct Ingestion: Ingest content directly from cameras outputting ST 2110.

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