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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
KUMO compact SDI routers are small and cost-effective, yet robust and reliable.
All KUMO routers support full-broadcast specifications over SD-SDI, HD-SDI, and
3G-SDI. A KUMO-12G router also supports single connector 12G-SDI. Additionally,
KUMO routers support SDI related protocols such as 270Mb/s DVB-ASI and Canon
3G-SDI RAW. KUMO routers are re-clocking, non-blocking, and ready for any
broadcast, production, or post production environment. Running Embedded
Linux, KUMO routers support powerful HTTP control and monitoring. Each KUMO
product contains an internal web server that allows immediate installation,
configuration, and operation without requiring additional software. It offers a
powerful user interface via any standard web browser. KUMO SDI routers are
available in seven configurations:
• KUMO 1604 - sixteen SDI inputs and four outputs
• KUMO 1616 - sixteen SDI inputs and sixteen outputs
• KUMO 1616-12G - supports single connector 12G-SDI, sixteen SDI inputs and
sixteen outputs
• KUMO 3232 - supports thirty-two SDI inputs and thirty-two outputs
• KUMO 3232-12G - supports single connector 12G-SDI, thirty-two SDI inputs
and thirty-two outputs
• KUMO 6464 - sixty-four SDI inputs and sixty-four outputs