KILOVIEW Cradle Series RF02 Integrated Network Switch Owner’s Manual
- September 12, 2024
- KILOVIEW
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KILOVIEW Cradle Series RF02 Integrated Network Switch
Specifications
- Main Controller Module:
- Processor: 8-core ARM64 high-performance processor (Cortex) A73 @ 1.8GHz
- Memory: 12GB DDR4
- Storage: 16GB EMMC
- Overall Chassis: 18x (MAX)/ Rear plug-in card structure
- Max Power per slot: 25W/slot
- Operating System/Software: Linux 5.10/KiloLink Server RF version Web/HTTP API
- Network Switch Module:
- Type: Three-layer management switch/VLAN support (802.1Q/QinQ)
- Switching Capacity: 240Gbps
- Power Supply: No load: 30W, Full Load: 480W
Product Usage Instructions
The integrated network switch in the Cradle Series RF02 offers effortless transmission, unified integration, and efficient data flow.
- 3 x 10Gbps SFP+ fiber Ethernet interfaces and 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet for handling high-bandwidth NDI streams.
- 1G/2.5G network switch module connects all internal service cards, including encoding, decoding, NDI conversion, media gateway, bonding, and KIS.
- Streamlines data flow within the platform, eliminating the need for external network switches, and saving setup complexity and costs.
- The KiloLink Server Pro provides powerful controller features for centralized management of all service cards.
- Built-in ARM64 main controller running KiloLink Server Pro allows centralized management and upgrades of all service cards.
- Your receiving server for Kiloview P series 4G/5G encoders paired with a decoding card allows seamless reception of remote video streams to SDI/HDMI.
- The platform’s capability to auto-discover, monitor, and configure all the media service cards enables smooth, uninterrupted media operations.
FAQ
- Q: What is the switching capacity of the network switch module?
- A: The switching capacity of the network switch module is 240Gbps.
- Q: What is the power consumption of the product?
- A: The power consumption ranges from 30W under no load to 480W at full load.
Cradle Series RF02 Tech Specs
Display/Interact/Indicate
Display| 3-inch LCD color display (non-touch)
Buttons| 4 × (Power/Flip left/Flip right/Select)
Indicator light| Status indicator/ Alarm indicator/ Power indicator
Buzzer| Press/Alarm
The Cradle Series RF02, the pinnacle of Kiloview’s Cradle Series, is your
ultimate unified media center. This advanced rack framework is designed to
transform your AV-over-IP workflows by combining unparalleled flexibility,
power, and space efficiency within a
2RU structure. Tailored for high-density multi-service environments, the RF-02
delivers a seamless integration experience that enhances your media operations
with robust performance, centralized management, and comprehensive modularity.
Integrated Network Switch
Save Big – Cut the Cost of a Switch!
- Effortless Transmission: 3 x 10Gbps SFP+ fiber Ethernet interfaces and 10Gbps RJ45 Ethernet, ensuring effortless handling of high-bandwidth NDI streams.
- Unified Integration: 1G/2.5G network switch module connects all internal service cards, including encoding, decoding, NDI conversion, media gateway, bonding and KIS.
- Efficient Data Flow: RF02 streamlines the data flow within the platform, eliminating the need for external network switches. It saves setup complexity and costs.
Centralized Management with KiloLink Server Pro
- Powerful Controller: Built-in ARM64 main controller running KiloLink Server Pro, enabling centralized management and upgrades of all service cards. It allows the management of all cards.
- On-Premise Bonding Service: It is Your receiving server for Kiloview P series 4G/5G encoders. Paired with a decoding card, it allows seamless reception of remote video streams to SDI/HDMI.
- Streamlined Operations: The platform’s capability to auto-discover, monitor, and configure all the media service cards, enable smooth, uninterrupted media operations.
High Density Modular Design
- 18 Service Cards: flexible and independent configurations enable high-density encoding, decoding, or media gateway setups. Its mix-and-match solution suits any media workflow.
- Space Saving Design: The compact 2RU design saves space while supporting high-density functionality, reducing the physical footprint and simplifying operational complexity.
- Seamless Workflows: The internal architecture ensures point-to-point media processing tasks, reducing the need for external devices and improving workflow efficiency.
Your Ultimate Media Center
- Reliable Performance: Dual-redundant power supplies and advanced cooling systems ensure consistent performance even under demanding conditions.
- User-Friendly Interface: A 3.0-inch LCD panel with intuitive buttons for quick status monitoring and configuration, coupled with a web-based interface for remote management.
- Professional Integration Capabilities: Extensive API support allows for deeper integration, automation, and customization, making the system adaptable to specific operational needs.
Optional Service Cards
Encoding & Decoding
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Our integrated service cards (FN-60/ FN-50) support H.264/ H.265/ NDI SpeedHQ CODEC, delivering UHD 4Kp60 with YCbCr 4:2:2/ 10-bit color format
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More modules are coming soon. Stay tuned!
Media Gateway Service Card
- Versatile Video & Media Protocol Conversion: Each card supports up to 1 × 4KP60 or 4 × 1080P60 video format conversions and media protocol transformations
- Comprehensive Format Interchange: Seamlessly convert between H.264/ H.265/ NDI SpeedHQ video formats and Dante/ NDI/ AAC/ MP3/ PCM audio format
- Exclusive NDI Feature Support: NDI Bridge Utility is embedded in the SDK, enabling hardware-based Bridge functionality. Also, it supports protocol conversion between NDI High Bandwidth and NDI HX/NDI HX3
- Wide Protocol Support: Effortlessly interchange between NDI/ Dante AV-H/ SRT/ RTMP/ HLS/ TS/ RTSP protocols, with support for over 50 concurrent connections
NDI Multiview Business Card (FMV-400)
- Our Supports up to 16-channel NDI HX, NDI HX3, NDI High Bandwidth video preview, and is compatible with NDI 6 HDR. Equipped with two HDMI 2.0b 4K output interfaces for Multiview.
Multi-Service Decoding and Multiview Business Card (FD-400)
- A new upgrade based on Kiloview’s powerful D350/RD350, supporting multi-protocol (SRT/RTMP/HLS/TS/RTP/RTSP) H.264 and H.265 decoding for up to 12x 1080p60 or 4x 4Kp60 streams. It also supports NDI HX, NDI HX3, and NDI High Bandwidth.
- Depending on the actual resolution, it supports simultaneous decoding and customizable Multiview display for up to 16 video channels.
- Features 2x HDMI 2.0b and 1x 3G-SDI output.
- More modules are coming soon. Stay tuned!
Diversified Business Solutions for Unmatched Media Workflow Efficiency
Multi-Channel Video Encoder
- Inserting max of 18pcs of FN-60 (HDMI 2.0) or FN-50 (12G-SDI) cards into the RF02 chassis to create a powerful 18-channel 4K Full UHD super video encoder. It supports H.264/H.265 and NDI SpeedHQ encoding, both NDI HX/HX3 and NDI High Bandwidth, with NDI 6 and HDR compatibility.
- Additionally, it supports multiple streaming protocols like SRT, RTMP, HLS, TS, RTP, and RTSP etc.
Multi-Channel Video Decoder
- Without replacing the encoding service cards (FN-50/FN-60), the RF02 can be a high-performance 18-channel 4K decoder, supporting NDI HX/HX3/High Bandwidth and various streaming protocols, Output via HDMI 2.0 or 12G-SDI, while maintaining NDI 6 and HDR support.
Hybrid Encoding/Decoding
- Combine the capabilities of encoding and decoding within the same system—no need to change cards (FN-50/FN-60), it can be a fully customizable 4K HDR hybrid workflow, giving you complete flexibility.
Kiloview P Series Decoding Gateway
- Thanks to the built-in Kiloview KiloLink Server in the RF02, it can seamlessly connect Kiloview P3/P3 Mini devices without extra investment. Paired with FN-60 or FN-50 cards, it can be turned to be a wireless bonding receiver with up to 18 channels of video output to HDMI or SDI, all timecode-synchronized.
Powerful Media Format Conversion Hub
- Using the FMG-400 media gateway card, your RF02 can turn to be a robust platform supporting up to 18x 4Kp60 or 72x 1080p60 video format and protocol conversion.
- It enables H.264/H.265 conversions, NDI High Bandwidth to NDI HX, NDI HX to NDI High Bandwidth, up/downscaling, and cross-protocol conversions between NDI, SRT, RTMP, HLS, TS, RTP, RTSP, as well as Dante Audio/AV-H compatibility.
Hardware NDI Bridge
- With the FMG-400, RF02 can provide you the experience of a hardware-based NDI Bridge with integrated format conversion.
- It can seamlessly connect with NDI Bridge Host, and when using two RF02 units, it can achieve Bi-directional hardware NDI bridging.
- Also it offers up to 18x 4K or 72x 1080p NDI High Bandwidth compression to NDI HX or other formats, which is far better performed if compared with the traditional PC-based NDI Bridge solutions, providing unmatched stability, simplicity, and cost-efficiency.
NDI Multiview and Video Switcher
- The upcoming FMV-400 and FD-400 Multiview cards, combined with FN-60 or FN-50 decoding cards, will transform your system into a tier-1 video switcher with multiview preview with up to 4K Full UHD resolution and HDR support, you can preview all the NDI video across multiple screens and output your selected feed and output to one or multiple FN-50/FN-60 to SDI or HDMI.
- The output can be connected to traditional video production systems like the Blackmagic ATEM.
- This creates a powerful, cost-effective, and fully-featured NDI video production platform.
CONTACT
Kiloview Electronics Co., Ltd.
- +86-155-7666-2088 info@kiloview.com. www.kiloview.com/en/
- B4-106/109, Jiahua Intelligence Valley Industrial Park, 877 Huijin Road, Yuhua District, Changsha, China
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References
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