Blackmagic DeckLink IP 100G: High-Density 2110 IP Capture and Playback

Step into the future of broadcast with the Blackmagic DeckLink IP 100G, the ultimate solution for integrating high-channel-count video into 2110 IP-based systems. Designed for the demanding environment of modern broadcast, production, and post-production facilities, this powerful PCIe card provides an incredible 8 channels of simultaneous video capture and playback directly to and from your network. Its dual 100Gb/s Ethernet ports, equipped with robust QSFP28 connectors, ensure you have the massive bandwidth required for handling multiple streams of pristine Ultra HD video, with the second port providing full, hitless redundancy via SMPTE 2022-7 for mission-critical reliability.

The DeckLink IP 100G is engineered for uncompromising quality and performance. By leveraging a high-speed PCI Express 8 lane generation 4 interface, it eliminates system bottlenecks, delivering low-latency performance essential for live events and virtual sets. It offers unparalleled flexibility by supporting all major video formats, from legacy SD and HD to cutting-edge Ultra HD and 4K DCI up to 120 frames per second. This versatility ensures seamless integration into any existing or future workflow. Furthermore, with built-in support for industry-standard codecs like Apple ProRes and DNxHD, as well as flawless 10-bit uncompressed video, your content retains its full fidelity from ingest to delivery. Full compliance with the NMOS standard allows the DeckLink IP 100G to appear as a virtual router, making setup and connection management incredibly intuitive within your IP network. It is the definitive tool for building scalable, high-performance IP broadcast systems.

Key Features

High-Density I/O: Simultaneously capture and play back up to 8 independent channels of Ultra HD video.
100G IP Connectivity: Dual 100Gb/s Ethernet ports via QSFP28 connectors for massive bandwidth.
Mission-Critical Redundancy: Supports SMPTE 2022-7 for seamless, hitless failover on a second network path.
High-Performance Interface: PCI Express 8 lane Gen 4 connection for low latency and high throughput.
Broad Format Support: Works with all SD, HD, Ultra HD, and 4K DCI standards up to 2160p120.
Professional Codec Support: Natively supports Apple ProRes, DNxHD, DNxHR, and up to 10-bit uncompressed video.
Full 2110 IP Compliance: Adheres to SMPTE 2110 standards for video, audio, and ancillary data, plus NMOS for easy control.

Technical Specifications

Category	Details
Connections
100G Ethernet Ports	2 x 100Gb/s QSFP28 connectors for redundant 2110 IP.
Computer Interface	PCI Express 8 lane generation 4, compatible with 8 and 16 lane slots.
Power	6-pin 2x3 auxiliary power connector.
Codecs & Standards
Supported Codecs	AVC-Intra, AVCHD, Canon XF MPEG2, Digital SLR, DV‑NTSC, DV‑PAL, DVCPRO50, DVCPROHD, DPX, HDV, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, XDCAM HD422, DNxHR & DNxHD, Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy, Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2, Uncompressed 10-bit 4:4:4.
Video Standards	SD: 525i59.94 NTSC, 625i50 PAL HD: 720p, 1080p, and 1080i up to 120fps 2K DCI: 2Kp up to 120fps Ultra HD: 2160p up to 120fps 4K DCI: 4Kp up to 120fps
Color & Audio	Audio Sampling: 48 kHz at 24-bit Color Precision: 8, 10, 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 and 8, 10-bit YUV 4:2:2 Color Space: REC 601, REC 709, REC 2020 HDR Support: HDR static metadata packing, HLG and PQ transfer characteristics.
IP Video Compliance
SMPTE Compliance	SMPTE 2110-20 (Uncompressed Video) SMPTE 2110-21 (Traffic Shaping) SMPTE 2110-30 (PCM Audio) SMPTE 2110-40 (Ancillary Data) SMPTE 2022-7 (Redundant Streams)
Timing & Control	PTP: IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2), ST 2059-1, ST 2059-2 NMOS IS-04 Discovery & Registration (v1.3.2) NMOS IS-05 Connection Management (v1.1.2) NMOS BCP-002-01 (Natural Grouping) NMOS BCP-004-01 (Receiver Capabilities)

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