Overview; Specifications - Motorola APEX1000 Installation And Operation Manual

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APEX1000 Features
The APEX1000 offers a feature set that is based on the existing SEM V8/V12 products.
To allow for full use of all 48 QAM output streams, however, the APEX1000 allows each
output to be configured separately. In addition, you can apply many configuration
settings without rebooting the system (changes to the QAM Transmission Mode require
a reboot before taking effect).
The APEX1000 also:
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Provides downstream QAM transport streams at RF for distribution on the HFC
cable network
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Receives input content from video servers, encoders, and/or satellite IRDs through
the GigE interface
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Receives the GigE transport streams and performs de-jittering at the input to remove
jitter induced by network delays and/or delays caused by the packing of MPEG
packets into UDP datagrams
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Performs multiplexing and PSI generation per MPEG-2 transport specifications
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Performs QAM modulation and up-conversion
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Performs encryption supporting SimulCrypt, MediaCipher, and SCTE-52 encryption
standards

Specifications

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Physical Chassis: One RU chassis with support for up to 48 DRFI-compliant QAM
channels, allowing up to three removable and hot-swappable QAM modules per
chassis (two block upconverted RF ports per QAM module)
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QAM Modules: Available in 2x4 configuration (up to four QAM channels per port),
2x8 configuration (up to eight QAM channels per port), and a QAM module software
upgrade to field-convert a 2x4 module to a 2x8 module
Note: in Annex A, a 2x6 instead of 2x8 configuration is supported.
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Extremely Low Power Consumption: <4.5 W/QAM when fully loaded, 216 W
typical
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GigE Interface: Four GigE interfaces (SFP slots) with support for IGMPv3 and
transport stream redundancy
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Power Supplies: Supports up to two dual hot-swappable redundant load sharing
power supplies of the same type. The system operates with one single unit, AC or
DC, or two units, two AC or two DC
Overview • Specifications
APEX1000 All-Purpose Edge QAM Software Version 2.4.x • Installation and Operation Manual
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