
MB6 and MB21 Multichannel Chassis Installation Guide, v2.0, Issue 01
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Introduction
Haivision’s Makito
™
X and classic Makito encoders/decoders and Torpedo DVB-to-IP gateways are available as
single product appliances or as independent mini-blades. For installations where rack mounting is desired, the
MB6 and MB21 High Density Multichannel Chassis can contain up to 6 or 21 blades, respectively, within the single
highest density platform available. MB series enclosures feature redundant power supplies, allow for in-service
blade replacement, and incorporate fan-management circuitry to minimize fan noise.
•
MB6 series and MB21B (F-MB21B-R) enclosures can be populated with any combination of Haivision’s
Makito
X, classic Makito and Barracuda encoders and decoders, as well as Torpedo DVB-to-IP gateways.
•
MB21X (F-MB21X-R) enclosures support Makito
X
products
only
(and any future products that r12V
power only).
This Installation Guide provides the steps required to install the MB6 and MB21 Multichannel Chassis. For product
specific information including specifications, configuration, and operation, please refer to the Makito
X, Makito,
or Torpedo product documentation.