ME-7000
Converged Compression Platform
Introduction
February 2016
ARRIS Video Processing Legacy
• Top 3 global supplier of video compression/processing
• Encoders/Transcoders – hardware and software based
• Grooming/Ad Insertion
• Multiscreen adaptive bit rate
• #1 Supplier of real-time encoders for IPTV, Programmers
• ARRIS is expert in both HW-based and SW-based compression
• We know the pros and cons of both technologies
• Video Compression/Processing Legacy
• General Instrument
• Compression Labs – acquired encoder assets in 1996
• Modulus – 2007
• Tut Systems – 2007
• Imedia/Terayon – 2007
• EGT – 2009
• BigBand Networks – 2011
• ARRIS/Motorola Home Merger – 2013
• SeaWell Networks - 2014
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ME-7000
Converged Compression Platform
• ARRIS’s Next Gen Video Compression and Multiplexing Platform
– Multi-format support in one unit: AVC, MPEG-2, Multiscreen & HEVC/UHD/4K
• Simultaneous outputs of Broadcast and Multiscreen signals
– Future-Proof upgrades in a fully flexible, modular 1RU platform
• HEVC and UHD/4K upgrade ready – no need to remove chassis from the rack
– The latest ASIC HW for best video quality and video compression efficiency
• Improved customer viewing experience
– Increased channel density, lower power per channel and increased reliability
• Reduces OPEX and CAPEX over previous solutions
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ME-7000 Video Compression Heritage
SE-6000 (Rockstar) Single-Channel Encoder/Transcoder
CAP-1000 CherryPicker ME-7000 Multi-channel, Converged Compression Platform
GT-3 Multi-channel, Multi-bitrate transcoder
• ME-7000 is a Converged Platform for
• Encoding & Transcoding of both PayTV and MBR
• Statistical Multiplexing & Grooming
• Multi-format Support: MPEG-2, AVC, HEVC
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ME-7000 System Benefits
• New architecture and design leverages strengths of HW solutions but eliminates
disadvantages of previous HW-based platforms
• Latest generation encoding ASICs
– Density, power per channel, VQ performance for MPEG-4 and HEVC/UltraHD
– Affordable 1:1 redundancy for seamless failover and high availability
– Simplified cabling/routing due to fewer chassis – fewer network ports needed
• Fully replaceable Encoder and Host modules
– Future-proof, no need to replace chassis, very long life cycle (10+ years)
– Takes advantage of newer encoding chips (HEVC), CPUs, FPGAs and memory
• Dedicated video encoding, decoding, audio, data sub-systems
– No shared resources for each task
– Distributed ARM cores and powerful Intel host CPU
– Simplified resource allocation across all modules
– Capacity not impacted by input source type or audio/data processing needs
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ME-7000
Network Flexibility – Converged Capability
CABLE HFC
TELCO DSL
Linear TV ME-7000
Program Converged
IPTV/CBR
FTTH
Sources Platform VBR/StatMux IP
SPTS DBS
MPTS AVC/MPEG-2 Network
StatMux
CBR DTT
SD-SDI/HD-SDI VBR HEVC/4K
UDP / IP
3G-SDI TV
Mezzanine
HTTP Client
Requests
Session
AVC / HEVC ABR Origin
MBR Packager Server CDN PC
Mobile
Content Preparation Content Delivery
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ME-7000 Overview
• Multi-Channel, Multi-Format Encoder/Transcoder for Distribution
– MPEG-4 MPEG-2 HEVC UHD/4K
– High VQ multi-pass encode configuration:
• 24 HD or 96 SD with IP inputs (compressed)
• 24 HD or 24 SD Channels with optional SDI inputs (uncompressed)
– Single bit rate (IPTV), Statmux (MPTS) or multi bit rate (MBR) outputs
– Full audio encoding/transcoding capabilities - DD+, MPEG1-L2, AC-3, HE-AAC
• Converged Platform = Simplified Deployment
– Lower CAPEX and OPEX
– Reduces rack space
– Simplifies cabling
– Reduces power and cooling needs
– Simplifies maintenance – all active components are FRUs
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ME-7000 vs SE-6000 Today
24 HD 96 SD
ME-7000 SE-6601 ME-7000 SE-6501 SE-6501 SE-6501 SE-6501
800 Watts 800 Watts
Back-up
encoders
3,120 Watts 12,480 Watts
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ME-7000 Modular Platform
Front
Application
Modules
Fan Trays
Hot Swappable Application
Power Supplies Module
Rear
Host I/O Module
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ME-7000 Modular Platform
Fan Tray
Application Modules
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ME-7000 Modular Platform
Fan Tray
Power Supply
Application Modules
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ME-7000
Encoder/Transcoder Module
• AVC/MPEG-2 Compression Module
– Up to 3 modules per chassis (see types and configurations below)
– Support for up to 8 HD or 32 SD channels in High VQ mode per module
– Support for multi-format, multi-bitrate with IDR alignment for MBR
– Integrated HD-to-SD down conversion is included (No additional license required)
• 24 HD-to-SD down conversions per module
• 2 types of modules
– With Uncompressed inputs: eight(8) SDI/HD-SDI
• Rear slot installation typical (front slot(s) also available)
– Without SDI/HD-SDI inputs – IP Only
– Systems configured with 1, 2 or 3 modules
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ME-7000
Statistical Multiplexing
• MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Closed-Loop Statistical Multiplexing
– Upgradable to HEVC
• Full Decode/Re-encode provides best video quality
– MPEG-2: 16:1 SD 5:1 HD
– MPEG-4: 25:1 SD 10:1 HD
• Up to 8 statmux pools per system
• Simple setup via user friendly GUI
• Simultaneous output with CBR/IPTV and/or MBR
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ME-7000 MBR Support Example
Example – Simultaneous AVC single bit rate & AVC MBR profile outputs
• 16 HD IP Inputs (16:9 1080i)
– 16 CBR HD IPTV Outputs – AVC
– 4 MBR output profiles per input – AVC
Output Video Resolution for HD Input
H.264 Bit rates (kbps)
Tablet/PC /Phone TV Audio
128 384x216 @ 29.97/25 fps HE-AAC 96K
128 512x288 @ 29.97/25 fps HE-AAC 96K
350 856x480 @ 29.97/25 fps HE-AAC 96K
500 1280x720 @ 29.97/25 fps HE-AAC 96K
5000 1080i@full frame rate AC-3 384K
16 HD AVC CBR Channels
16 HD
+
Channels 16 x 4 profile groups
ME-7000
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ME-7000
HEVC Compression Module
• HEVC Compression Module
– ASIC hardware implementation for best video quality and density
– Up to eight (8) High-VQ HEVC HD channels per module
– Same density as MPEG-4 AVC despite 10x computational complexity of HEVC
• Full channel line-up in HEVC is commercially viable
– MBR support for multi-resolution, multi-bitrate with IDR alignment
– Support for new Dolby AC-4 (1/2 the bitrate of DD+)
– Input options: 3G-SDI/12G-SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI
• 4K/UHD Compression Support
– Full 4Kp50/60, 10 bit support
– 2 channels per module or 6 channels per chassis (1RU)
– Low power consumption per channel: less than 40 Watts
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Complete System Level Redundancy
• Support for 1:1 or N:1 autonomous redundancy – Leveraged from CAP-1000
• Input Program Redundancy and Output port mirroring support
• 1:1 failover times are near instant
– Backup in hot standby
– Maintain uptime requirements
• Configuration
– Licenses are loaded on the Primary
– BACKUP monitors the Primary
– BACKUP mirrors Primary config – no manual set up required
– Revert to Primary is user selectable (auto or manual)
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ME-7000 GUI
Powerful, Visual, Easy to Use
Simple Configuration and Maintenance
Bulk Operations Visual Feedback
Drag and Drop
Leverages the CAP-1000 GUI design
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ME-7000 GUI
Powerful, Visual, Easy to Use
Analysis and Input Thumbnails
Channel Analysis Input Signal Validation
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ME-7000 Licensing Model
• Utilizes the ARRIS Universal License System (ULS)
– User friendly system – Easy to manage licenses from a common pool
License Types:
• Encode/Transcode Module Video License
– One License per Module: includes AVC/MPEG2/MBR and HD-to-SD Down conversion
– Use up to the maximum channels in any format or bitrate on a single license for that module capacity
• Audio Licenses – Per audio channel utilization
– Order the total number and type of encodes or transcodes needed for site
– Via ULS, user assigns audio licenses for each individual ME-7000 unit
• Other available licenses:
– Redundancy License – One needed for each primary unit. Back up units do not require any licenses.
– Statmux License – One per chassis to enable Statistical Multiplexing of all channels within a single chassis
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Questions
