360 Systems - Maxx-6T

MAXX Storage In A Fully
Redundant Broadcast Server
700 Hour Storage • 3 Video Channels • Redundant Power

High Performance, Smart Economics
360 Systems' MAXX-6T Server delivers over 700 hours of redundant storage, at a price that makes economic sense for every market size.


	Large-Scale Performance for Mid Markets. More than 3,000 360 Systems video servers deliver content across America and the world.


360 Systems' MAXX-6T Server redefines price-performance for broadcast servers in today's market. We’ve included our many server options to create an attractively-priced, high-capacity professional product.	It's a clean synthesis of modern file-based capabilities, with the advantages of traditional base-band connections. The MAXX-6T's extensive hardware features and software tools make it a smooth upgrade path for tape-based stations, able to operate with every automation system. It’s ideally suited as a play-to-air server, as a cache for satellite ingest, as a graphics store; and for use in weather systems, remote trucks, and extra channels in DTV broadcast. Operationally, MAXX-6T functions as a video recorder, 3-channel playout server, and as a graphics store for key-and-fill. It provides both composite and SDI video	ports, a frame synchronizer for recording satellite feeds and other "wild" sources, and multiple audio formats including embedded audio, AES/EBU digital, and +4 balanced analog. XLR connectors makes it a drop-infit at existing facilities. There's never a need to buy outboard accessories. MAXX's file-based features make a big difference in efficiency with every production and broadcast task. Beyond recording and playing broadcast-quality MPEG-2 video, MAXX exchanges files over Gigabit Ethernet with NLEs like Final Cut Pro® and Avid®. TARGA files, along with an alpha channel, can also be imported from many graphics programs, and played out as a ganged pair.


	Many Servers Look Alike. Here's What MAXX-6T Delivers
					MAXX-6T FEATURES • 700 hours of storage at 12 Mb/sec • 6-Terabytes of RAID-6 storage • 3 outputs, 1 input, & Ethernet • MPEG-2, DV-25, Targa formats • Plays graphics, animations, and key-and-fill pairs • Fast file exchange with NLEs • Playlisting, trimming, segmenting, as-Run logs • Remote Workstation Software for distributed server control • AES/EBU digital, +4 analog, and embedded audio • Hot-swap front-access drives • Redundant power and cooling • Leader in price-performance


	Production Tools, Storage, and Playout in a Cost-Effective Package

	Intuitive Graphic User Interface MAXX-6T has an intuitive Graphic User Interface that's able to control every video channel at once. Its VTR-style buttons and time code displays give it a familiar look and feel, while keyboard shortcuts like J-K-L keys speed up operations. You'll be able to quickly perform head and tail trims, and segment network feeds for broadcast. For news or commercial islands, Advanced Playlisting tools perform rapid list-building, editing and playout of sequences. Many production-oriented features, like drag-and-drop, looping, skip and hold are included. For many users, Advanced Playlisting may be all that's needed to get to air. And As-Run logs make reconciliation with traffic easy. We've also included Remote Workstation Software, allowing full control of MAXX from any location accessible by Ethernet, using only a low-cost PC. It's easy to create work-stations for ingest, edit, playlisting or playout, anywhere you need them.		On-Air with Every Automation System 360 Systems' servers are now on air with 27 broadcast automation systems. Choose from market leaders like Crispin, Florical, Harris, Nverzion and Sundance. In Europe, it's Ibis, Pebble Beach ProBel, Ninsight and many more. So pick your system with the confidence that the MAXX-6T will work exactly as you expect. MAXX is also a plug-and-play fit with serial control from video switchers like Ross and Echolab, and is able to play three channels of video and graphics in perfect sync. We've also provided six GPI ports, allowing control by switcher outputs or simple push-button panels. Most popular desk-top controllers are able to control MAXX-6T, making it a good choice for sports and entertainment


Networking Power for Digital Broadcasting
	Sharing content with the rest of the world is easy with MAXX-6T, thanks to fast file-transfers over Gigabit Ethernet. It connects with other servers, NLEs, and affordable Network Attached Storage for almost unlimited capacity. MAXX-6T is able to move content across the room, or across the country, rapidly and at low cost. Transfers support not only MXF in MPEG-2, but also TARGA and DV-25 files. With 6 Terabytes of storage, MAXX's price tag would be attractive for just archive storage. But as an archive, it has the added advantage of being a fully-redundant play-to-air server at the same time. Just switch over automation control, and keep on broadcasting!	Network Applications • Remote Workstations • Exchange content with NLEs • Transfer content from cache to air • Connect to Network Attached Storage • MXF file exchange with other servers • Archive content with playout capability • Share content over broadband networks • IMX transfers with Final Cut Pro® • Access As-Run logs • Download diagnostic information


	A Modern Design for Fault Tolerance Every part of MAXX-6T is designed to deliver the highest level of reliability for 24/365 operations. Dual power supplies employ separate AC mains, and are easily replaced with the server in use. Forced-air cooling uses redundant fans, easily exchanged if replacement become necessary; and a sophisticated alarm system reports any event that may need attention. The MAXX-6T storage array now offers 6 Terabytes of internal storage space-more than 700 hours of playing time. 360 Systems' Double Fault Tolerant RAID-6 technology spreads program data across every drive in the array, for the highest level of security. As many as two drives could fail, without compromising program safety or server performance. Drives are hot-swappable, and easily replaced from the front.


	A Full Slate of Audio Features
	MAXX-6T includes both analog and digital audio as standard equipment; just select the format you want. All audio inputs and outputs have gold XLR connectors, which can be configured for four AES/EBU channels, or two +4 dBu balanced analog channels. Embedded audio is also standard.		MAXX’s 24-bit audio provides a 20 dB improvement in SNR (10 times) compared to 16-bit servers. Many extras, like a sample-rate converter, input circuits with excellent hum and RF rejection, and 20 dB of headroom are included. Plus, 360 Systems' Bit-for-Bit® design guarantees that Dolby® encoded program content will always play back as expected.
	ACX Audio and Serial Control Panel

On-Line Archiving

On-line archiving of video content makes economic sense for the first time, thanks to MAXX-6T’s attractive price. With 6 Terabytes of storage and three playout channels, the material you need is always on-line and ready to play. There's no need to transfer it from off-line storage to a play-to-air server; it's always ready to go.		Exceptional Storage Capacity MAXX-6T provides a wide range of recording time and video bit-rate options.


	360 Systems' Makes Broadcasting More Profitable
			360 Systems brings legendary quality and reliability to broadcasting and Pro A/V projects. With 37 years of experience and 30,000 hard-disk products in service world-wide, 360 Systems leads the field in practical experience. MAXX-6T's refined design is based on our success with almost 3,000 video servers in service around the globe. Available in both NTSC and PAL versions, the MAXX-6T Server handles many forms of standard-definition content, and provides almost every form of video and audio connectivity. Equally important, it delivers a far better cost-per-hour for program storage than any competitive product. Call 360 Systems at (818) 991-0360 to discuss your plans. The new MAXX-6T can make your future easier, and your operations more profitable. PDF Download download MAXX-6T Brochure download MAXX-6T Operations Manual

MAXX-6T FEATURES

• 700 hours of storage at 12 Mb/sec
• 6-Terabytes of RAID-6 storage
• 3 outputs, 1 input, & Ethernet
• MPEG-2, DV-25, Targa formats
• Plays graphics, animations, and key-and-fill pairs
• Fast file exchange with NLEs
• Playlisting, trimming, segmenting, as-Run logs
• Remote Workstation Software for distributed server control
• AES/EBU digital, +4 analog, and embedded audio
• Hot-swap front-access drives
• Redundant power and cooling
• Leader in price-performance

MAXX-6T SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO
Input Channels	One, composite or SDI video
Output Channels	Three: composite and SDI video
Analog video I/O	Composite, 75-ohm, BNC
Digital video I/O	SDI, SMPTE 259M, 75-ohm BNC
Video standards	525/60 NTSC; 625/50 PAL (Model dependent)
MPEG-2 Profiles	4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level to 50 Mb/s Main Profile @ Main Level to 15 Mb/s (4:2:0 or 4:1:1)
IMX (D10) Recording	Option available at time of order. 30 Mb/sec rate
DV playback	DV-25 files imported via Ethernet in .dv format
Graphics playback format	TARGA files with key & fill, imported via Ethernet
MPEG-2 frame format	I-frame, 6-GOP, or 14 GOP
Pre-roll	10 frames
Video sync reference (Genlock)	External black burst or internal crystal
AUDIO
Digital Inputs/Outputs	2 stereo pairs (4 channels) per video input or output *
Analog Inputs/Outputs	2 mono channels per video input or output *
Audio I/O connectors	ACX breakout panel, 1-RU x 19" [44.5 mm x 483 mm]
Digital audio format	AES/EBU, XLR-3 connector (AES-3-2000)
Dynamic range (digital)	144 dB with 24-bit word size
Audio coding	48k sample rate, 24-bit word size, linear PCM
Embedded audio	20-bit, 4-channel
Bit-for-Bit data handling	Transparent to Dolby-E, Dolby AC-3
Analog audio format	Balanced, +4 dBu, XLR-3 connector
Frequency response	10 Hz - 20 kHz 0.1 dB
Harmonic distortion	<0.002% THD+N at full scale -1 dB
Dynamic range	112 dB (24-bit word size)
Headroom	20 dB above nominal +4 dBu operating level
Audio sync reference	Derived from video reference
Embedded audio	SDI embedded; 20-bit, 4-channel
TIME CODE
LTC In	External time code, 10k-ohm BNC connector
LTC Out	External time code, Z = 750-ohm, BNC connector
VITC line number, NTSC	Field 1: Lines 14, 16; Field 2: Lines 277, 279
VITC line number, PAL	Field 1: Lines 19, 21; Field 2: Lines 332, 334
CLOSED CAPTIONS AND VBI DATA
Closed Captions	Captures, stores and plays CC data per EIA-608B
VBI Data	Captures, stores and plays all VBI data
SERIAL CONTROL
Automation control	VDCP; 3 ports, 9-pin female "D" connector
Other serial control	Odetics; BVW
GPI control inputs/outputs	6 isolated inputs, 6 outputs, 25-pin D connector
VIDEO NETWORKING
MPEG-2	MXF OP-1a, OP-1b; import/export (SMPTE 377M, 378M, 381M) Program & elementary stream import
IMX (D10)	Bi-directional with Apple Final Cut Pro
DV-25	DV stream (.dv or .avi) import and export
Targa file import	TARGA graphics import with key-and-fill
Network port	Gigabit Ethernet
File transfer protocol	FTP
DISK STORAGE
Storage Time	Approximately 700 hours at 12 Mb/sec
Drives	(12) 500 GB server-class SATA drives
Data redundancy	Hardware-generated RAID-6
Drive arrangement	Within enclosure, accessible behind front panel.
CD-ROM drive	For operating system and program upgrades. Front access.
MAXX 6T SOFTWARE OPTIONS
DV & Targa Graphics	Included
Embedded Audio	Included
Remote Workstation Interface	Included
Advanced Playlisting	Included
Time-Stamped As-Run logs	Included
MISCELLANEOUS
Operating System	Linux
Front panel status indicators	5 LEDs: Power-on, Genlock, Fan, Drive, System
GUI ports	Keyboard, mouse, SVGA display
Cooling/Operating Temperature	Redundant fans; ambient operating temperature 10 to 35 C
Power	Dual/redundant supplies, 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 amp max. Software shut down on front panel; AC mains switch on rear panel
PHYSICAL
Mechanical	5" x 19" x 27" [133 x 483 x 705 mm] H-W-D
Mounting	Rack mount (3U), includes rack slide rails
Weight	Approx 100 lb. [45 Kg]
Agency approvals	UL, C-UL, FCC Class A, CE, RoHS
Country of origin	Made in U.S.A.
Audio format switchable between analog or digital. Specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.

MAXX-6T REAR PANEL

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MAXX-6T ORDERING INFORMATION

Image Server MAXX-6T
1 video input, 3-outputs, 700 hours program storage @ 12 Mb, MPEG-2 record and play, DV playback from network input, current applications and hardware features included (IMX optional). Includes ACX Audio & Control Module, keyboard, mouse, power cord, operations manual, software CD.

Standard Models Provide features listed above.
MAXX-6T-NTSC
MAXX-6T-PAL

IMX Models Additionally provides Sony IMX (D10) record/play file format
MAXX-6T IMX-NTSC
MAXX-6T IMX-PAL

Include Product Description and Model Number when ordering.
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