Cheetah 64NEX Digital Video Router
Publication 81-9059-0685-0, Rev. A
March 2011
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Chapter 2 I
NTRODUCTION
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VERVIEW
PESA’s Cheetah 64NEX Router is a high performance, modular switch system for either ProAV or
Broadcast HD-SDI and 3G-SDI applications, and fully supports SMPTE 259M, 292M, 372M and
424M standards. It’s expandable in sizes from 16X16 up to 64X64 in a 4RU frame that supports
redundant power, control, and a hot-swappable crosspoint matrix. I/O cards allow easy expansion
in groups of 16 inputs or 16 outputs per card.
The Cheetah 64NEX is a modular design featuring four rear-panel slots for input buffer cards and
four slots for output combiner cards. Input or output cards support up to 16 video connections, and
are available with standard BNC connectors or SFP fiber optic modules.
With its small 4RU footprint, the Cheetah 64NEX Router can be configured as a partially loaded
frame allowing for easy future field expansion. The system’s integrated Matrix Frame Controller
monitors the health of the unit and automatically recognizes any new I/O cards. Once the cards are
installed, the router can be easily configured with PESA’s PERC 2000 System Controller software.
The Cheetah 64NEX router can be controlled from the PESA control system or by a third-party
control system such as Crestron® or AMX®.
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Cheetah 64NEX Standard Features
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Compact 4RU chassis
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Full feature control system using either standard PESA PRC Control or PESA Network
Control (PERC2000)
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Video signals from 143Mb/s to 3Gb/s
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BNC and fiber optic Input and Output cards are available
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Supported signal types:
HD Multirate from 143Mbs up to 3Gbs
ASI, SDI. HD-SDI. 3G-SDI
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Compatible with SMPTE 259M, 292M, 372M and 424M broadcast standards
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Support for SNMP monitoring and diagnostics
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Full redundant controllers available
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All modules are hot-swappable for on-air maintenance
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