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1.1.2 10G Probe – Functionality
An IP-based network is fully transparent with respect to signal contents quality, provided that the IP
packets arrive, and provided that they arrive in time. The 10G Probe therefore uses the patented
MediaWindow to allow monitoring at-a-glance of packet loss and errors in inter-packet arrival time. This
way the operator can conveniently ensure correct signal quality at IP-level.
The advanced Ethernet protocol analysis tool automatically detects all protocols carried over Ethernet
past the port the 10G Probe is connected to, and it displays statistics like percentage utilization of the
interface and percentage of the different transported protocols. This gives the 10G Probe a real-time
sniffer capability.
The 10G Probe allows the user to define a Return Data Path (RDP), using the regular video/data network
or the management network to return a stream. A faulty signal can then be further analyzed at the studio
premises, when necessary.
The recording functionality allows the user to record a stream, either triggered manually by the user or
triggered by a user defined alarm.
Full Service Monitoring (FSM) checks that vital system components like CA-servers are active.
Optional Ethernet TR 290 monitoring allows the operator to check parameters like transport stream sync
and PSI/SI standards conformity. This option also performs further PSI/SI analysis, making it possible to
view PSI/SI contents. PID and service bitrates are also continuously measured.
Optional OTT monitoring allows the operator to set up active testing of Over-the-top type signals as
found in adaptive bitrate streaming architectures. Formats supported include Apple
TM
HLS, Microsoft
TM
Smoothstream, RTMP, MPEG DASH, Adobe
TM
HDS and Nullsoft SHOUTcast
TM
.
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