NetXpress™
Digital Audio Transport System for IP and T1/E1 Networks
A New Level of Performace
Intraplex® NetXpress™ takes IP audio transport to a new level of performance and reliability. It provides transport over packet-switched networks for a wide range of real-time audio, voice, video and data applications. As the industry’s best platform for professional audio over IP, NetXpress offers system-level resiliency, sophisticated network monitoring and excellent bandwidth management. NetXpress delivers all the quality of Intraplex and all the economy of IP in one solution.
Features
Professional audio transport over 10/100Base-T networks
NetXpress is designed for professional applications such as contribution and distribution circuits, studio-to-studio, STL/TSL links, remote pickup, program and spot delivery, confidence monitoring of remote sites and emergency backup of program feeds.Transport multiple services in one or more streams
NetXpress accepts a variety of existing Intraplex plug-in modules for audio, voice, data and video transport. Audio codec modules supported include linear uncompressed, Enhanced apt-X®, MPEG, G.722 and J.41.Smooth migration to packet-switched networks
NetXpress allows for easy migration from dedicated circuits to IP-based networks by leveraging existing assets.SynchroCast3™
Increase coverage by building simulcast systems with NetXpress over T1/E1 or IP networks.Built-in error correction
Built-in forward error correction, packet delay jitter compensation, and low-delay packet processing provide high-quality, robust audio streaming. These features overcome anomalies commonly associated with packet networks.Improve costs globally by using existing communications infrastructures
Widely deployed and established LAN/WAN connections offer lower cost and higher-bandwidth alternatives to dedicated full-time links.Create, augment and manage multiple distribution networks
NetXpress can accommodate up to 32 simultaneous streams, one-way or duplex, unicast or multicast. Multiple program sharing and distribution across city, regional, national and continental boundaries is achieved through individually controlled and monitored streams. Web browser interface and SNMP-based management allow for either centralized or decentralized control.Simultaneous IP and T1/E1 operation
NetXpress leverages the use of TDM and IP-based networks in primary and backup modes.
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| General | The base system includes the chassis with 1 network interface module (NIM), 1 module interface unit (MIU), and 1 power supply; hot-standby redundant NIM and power supply optional |
| Module Compatibility | Accepts Intraplex plug-in audio, voice, data and video modules; see individual module specifications for details and applications |
| Audio Coding Available | Linear uncompressed, apt-X®, Enhanced apt-X®, MPEG layer 2 and layer 3, G.722, J.41 |
| Audio Operating Modes | Stereo, joint stereo, dual mono, mono |
| Sample Rates Accepted | 48, 44.1, 32, 16 ks/s |
| Audio Input/Output | AES/EBU and analog |
| Data Support | RS-232, RS-449, V.35, X.21, and more |
| Ethernet Data Rate
(WAN, LAN and MGMT ports) | 10/100Base-T (10 or 100 Mb/s)
Full duplex Auto-negotiation with network |
| Ethernet Connector | Port 1: management LAN, RJ45
Port 2: WAN, RJ45 Port 3: LAN, RJ45 |
| T1/E1 Data Rate | T1: 1.544 Mb/s
E1: 2.048 Mb/s |
| T1/E1 Connector | 2 RJ45 |
| Payload Bandwidth | 4 TDM busses delivering up to 8 Mb (E1 mode) or 6 Mb (T1 mode)
Packet bus delivering additional bandwidth based on selection of channel access modules |
| Circuit Connection | Up to 32 streams/connections
Point-to-point unidirectional Point-to-point bidirectional Point-to-multipoint unidirectional Multicast (IGMP v2) |
| Network Protocols | IP, TCP, UDP, RTP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP (on port 80), FTP (on port 21), Telnet, NTP, SNMP v1/SNMP v2 (requests on port 161 and traps on port 162), RTCP, ARP, ICMP |
| Timing | Internal
External, RS-422 clock input Adaptive to incoming program stream Timing out, RS-422 clock output |
| Forward Error Correction (per stream) | High, low, off, user-selectable |
| Packet Optimization (per stream) | Programmable jitter buffer depth to 128 packets (provides compensation in excess of 1 sec of network jitter) |
| Quality Of Service (per stream) | Adjustable packet size/rate
IPv4 type of service tagging Differentiated service (DiffServ) |
| LED Indicators | Normal, major alarm, minor alert, alarm cutoff (ACO), LAN link status, LAN 100 MB, LAN activity, external timing, internal timing, adaptive timing, network status |
| Alarm Reporting | Major/minor alarms
NO/NC relay contacts SNMP traps, user-configurable Alarm logs Off-site server storage for log files |
| Network Performance Statistics (Per Stream) | Packet loss, packets received, packets sent, packets dropped, packet count, and delay variation |
| Loopbacks | Received stream loopback, equipment loopback |
| Remote Management | Web browser user interface
SNMP network management interface |
| Power Requirements | Universal AC 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 48 VDC or 24 VDC |
| Power Supply | Single or redundant
80 W AC 200 W AC 150 W 48 VDC 150 W 24 VDC DC supplies can use either positive or negative ground reference |
| Power Supply Alarm Contact rating | 50 VDC, 100 mA |
| Power Consumption | 15 W or less with no channel modules installed |
| Environmental | Temperature: 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) operating (AC powered)
Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Physical (H x D x W)
Weight | 3RU: 5.25 x 14.25 x 19 in. (13.4 x 36.2 x 48.3 cm)
11 lbs (5 kg) approximate, w/o channel modules installed; maximum weight depends on number and type of modules installed |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE-compliant, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1950, RoHS-compliant |
Ordering Information
| IX-NX-300 | NetXpress IP multiplexer 17 slot chassis only |
| IX-NX-300-ACA | NetXpress IP multiplexer. Includes NIM-1, MIU-201 and PS80-AC. 3RU shelf |
| IX-NX-300-ACB | NetXpress IP multiplexer. Includes NIM-1, MIU-201 and PS200-AC. 3RU shelf |
| IX-NX-300-DC24 | NetXpress IP multiplexer. Includes NIM-1, MIU-201 and PS150-24. 3RU shelf |
| IX-NX-300-DC48 | NetXpress IP multiplexer. Includes NIM-1, MIU-201 and PS150-48. 3RU shelf |
| IX-NX-300R-ACA | Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer redundant configuration. Includes 2x NIM-1, MIU-202-1, MIU-202-2 and PS80-AC. 3RU |
| IX-NX-300R-ACB | Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer redundant configuration. Includes 2x NIM-1, MIU-202-1, MIU-202-2 and PS200-AC. 3RU |
| IX-NX-300R-DC24 | Intraplex NetXpress IP multiplexer 24 VDC, with redundant network interface module. Includes 2 x NIM-1, MIU-202-1, MIU-202-2 and PS150-24. 3RU |
| IX-NX-300R-DC48 | NetXpress IP multiplexer 48 VDC, with redundant network interface module. Includes 2x NIM-1, MIU-202-1, MIU-202-2 and PS150-48. 3RU |
| IX-NX-MIU-201 | Module interface unit for NIM-1 card in NetXpress systems. Provides network interface connectors and diagnostic access |
| IX-NX-MIU-202-1 | NetXpress primary module interface unit for use with NX-NIM-1. Use with NX-MIU-202-2 backup redundant MIU |
| IX-NX-MIU-202-2 | NetXpress backup module interface unit for use with Redundant NX-NIM-1. Use with NX-MIU-202-1 primary redundant MIU |
| IX-NX-NIM-1 | Network interface module for NetXpress systems |
| IX-NX-OPT-EC | 1 Intraplex NetXpress echo cancellation board. Provides echo cancellation for voice circuits, up to 32 channels on the TDM bus. Up to 2 echo cancellation boards can be installed per NetXpress. (Must be purchased with original system order) |
Sales Contacts
- North America +1 800 231 9673
- Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
- Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
- Middle East and South Asia +971 4 433 8250
- Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628
