Pro-Bel unveils 3G routers
by | Sep 12, 2008 - 10:28:10 AM
Pro-Bel’s can now be
purchased with 3G capabilities. The announcement follows on from the successful
deployment of the technology with both the Pyxis and Cygnus ranges and means
that Pro-Bel is 3 Gbit/s across all three of its key router systems.
“We developed and launched 3Gbit/s-capable larger and smaller routers with
Pyxis and Cygnus back in 2007,” says Pro-Bel’s Routing Product Manager Alan
Smith. “We have now given Sirius 3G capability to ensure that we can offer it
across the whole range of router sizes. With almost 1000 units shipped to date,
Sirius is a hugely popular router and is under constant development as the
market evolves.”
Due to its range of sizes, Sirius appeals to a broad cross-section of the
market, from small post-production use to larger central area routing. As
Sirius is also a very compact router design it is also very popular for
OB trucks of all sizes.
“The 4U 64x64, 7U 128x128 and 16U 256x256 frames are capable of routing any
combination of signals, including 3G,” says Smith. “The new 3G input, output
and crosspoint cards are compatible with the whole range, and we are introducing
these to replace the current HD cards at no additional cost to the customer.
They will route SD, HD and 3G signals and automatically detect and switch
to handle the correct signal type. This change will be phased in over the
next few months. Existing systems in the field can be upgraded to 3G by card
replacement,” says Smith.
Adrian Scott, Pro-Bel’s Chief Marketing Officer, comments, “We are proud that
our key router ranges are all now 3 Gbit/s-compatible. Even though for many 3G
is still in their future, all Pro-Bel routers are designed for many years of service
and it is important we give our users this choice.”
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