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NetXpress LX™
IP Audio Link
Unprecedented Flexibility in IP Audio Transport
The Intraplex® NetXpress™ IP audio multiplexer has built its reputation for reli-ability at the heart of some of the world’s most complex and geographically wide-spread IP audio networks. Today, Harris introduces the NetXpress LX™ multiplexer — delivering the same high-performance IP audio platform in a scaled down, more affordable package.
Supporting both unicast and multicast, and compatible with the existing NetXpress, the NetXpress LX system opens up new possibilities in IP audio network design.
Features
- CM-30 IP interface module: can convert existing T1/E1 systems to IP
- Compatible with Intraplex NetXpress systems
- Wide variety of audio, voice and data interface modules
- Optional echo cancellation for two-wire voice circuits
- Transport of two contact closures in each direction
- Adjustable packet size
- Programmable jitter buffer depth
- Advanced Intraplex forward error correction
- Quality of service (QoS) priority tagging
- Unidirectional or bidirectional unicast streaming
- Unidirectional multicast streaming
- Web browser user interface
- SNMP-controllable
- Current and previous software revision storage
- Network statistics monitoring
- Event logging
Product Details
Existing T1/E1 Multiplexer Conversion to IP
Forget about retiring perfectly good Intraplex systems when moving from T1 or E1 to IP. The new NetXpress LX IP interface module, the CM-30, can replace the network interface module in existing Intraplex T1/E1 systems, converting them to IP while keeping the existing chassis with all of its audio, voice and data cards.
Intraplex Reliability
When the mission is critical, broadcasters turn to Harris® Intraplex audio transport systems — the standard-bearer for dependable, great-sounding audio links for always-on applications.
Built upon the technology of the original NetXpress system, but with a form factor matching that of our T1/E1 systems, the NetXpress LX multiplexer provides the reliable and robust performance demanded by studio-to-transmitter link (STL) and other fixed, full-time inter-facility applications. Available in two sizes — a 3RU frame with capacity for up to 17 application modules and a compact 1RU frame that can hold five applica-tion modules — the NetXpress LX system can also work as an “edge” device along with the NetXpress multiplexer in large, multisite networks.
The NetXpress LX multiplexer provides the superior support and long-term value expected from Intraplex — broadcasting’s first choice for rock-solid, full-time operation of IP audio, T1/E1 and 950 MHz audio and data links.
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| General | |
| Shelf Configurations | LX-100: 1RU shelf with 5 card slots for audio, voice and data modules |
| LX-300: 3RU shelf with 17 card slots for audio, voice and data modules | |
| Each shelf comprises 1 chassis, 1 power supply, 1 CM-30 IP interface module and 1 MA-230 module adapter; the LX-100 contains a single AC power supply; the LX-300 contains 1 AC or 1 DC supply and can be equipped with a second power supply for hot-standby redundancy; audio, voice and data modules optional | |
| Module Compatibility | Accepts Intraplex plug-in audio, voice and data modules; see individual module specifications for details and applications |
| Contact Closures | 2 contact closures in each direction Opto-isolated inputs and normally open relay outputs |
| Network Interface | |
| Ethernet Data Rate | 10/100Base-T (10 or 100 Mb/s) |
| Full duplex | |
| Auto-negotiation with network | |
| Network Connections | Port 1: management, RJ45 |
| Port 2: WAN, RJ45 | |
| Circuit Connection | Up to 32 streams/connections |
| Point-to-point unidirectional | |
| Point-to-point bidirectional | |
| Point-to-point multipoint unidirectional multicast per IGMP v2 | |
| Network Protocols Supported | 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, IGMP v2 |
| Timing | Internal |
| External, RS-422 clock input | |
| Adaptive to incoming program stream | |
| Timing out, RS-422 clock output | |
| Stream Parameters (per stream) | |
| Forward Error Correction | High, low, off; user-adjustable |
| Packet Optimization | Packet size/rate, allows control over the inherent tradeoff between overhead and delay |
| Jitter buffer depth to 128 packets, provides compensation in excess of one second of network jitter | |
| User-adjustable | |
| Quality of Service | IPv4 Type of service (ToS) tagging |
| Differentiated service (DiffServ) | |
| Status and Diagnostics | |
| LED Indicators | Power, normal, alert, alarm |
| 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 |
| Physical and Environmental | |
| Power Requirement | Universal AC 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 48 VDC or 24 VDC
LX-300 only: optional 48 VDC or 24 VDC |
| Power Supply | LX-100: single 60 W AC |
| LX-300: single or optional dual 60 W AC, 100 W AC, 50 W, 48 VDC, 50 W, 24 VDC | |
| Power Consumption | Depends on number and type of channel modules installed: |
| LX-100: less than 15 W typical | |
| LX-300: less than 40 W typical | |
| Temperature | 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) operating (AC powered) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (H x D x W) | LX-100: 1RU, 1.75 x 14.25 x 19 in. (4.45 x 36.2 x 48.3 cm) |
| LX-300: 3RU, 5.25 x 14.25 x 19 in. (13.4 x 36.2 x 48.3 cm) | |
| Standard LX-100 shipping carton (contains one 1RU shelf): 4 x 18 x 20 7/8 in. (10 x 46 x 53 cm) | |
| Standard LX-300 shipping carton (contains one 3RU shelf): 15 x 20 x 22 in. (38 cm x 50 cm x 56 cm) | |
| Shipping Weight | Depends on number and type of channel modules installed: |
| LX-100: Less than 20 lbs (7.5 kg) typical | |
| LX-300: Less than 25 lbs (11.4 kg) typical | |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE-compliant, FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 1950, RoHS-compliant |
Ordering Information
| IX-LX-100-AC | NetXpress LX IP multiplexer with CM-30 IP common module, MA-230 IP module adapter and 60 W universal AC power supply. 6-slot 1RU chassis |
| IX-LX-300-AC | NetXpress LX IP multiplexer with CM-30 IP common module, MA-230 IP module adapter and 60 W universal AC power supply. 3RU chassis |
| IX-CM-30 | NetXpress LX IP common module. Can also be used to convert Intraplex T1/E1 systems for use on IP networks. Requires an MA-230 IP module adapter |
| IX-MA-230 | NetXpress LX IP module adapter |
| IX-CM-30-PKG | Contains 2 each of the CM-30 IP common modules and MA-230 IP module adapters |
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
