SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC), a global leader in tapeless broadcast workflow solutions, today introduced the SeaChange MediaServer 1200XD broadcast video server equipped with flash SSD drives.
The MediaServer 1200XD (MSV 1200XD) is the latest evolution of SeaChange’s popular MSV1200 range of video servers. It features up to 26% lower power consumption and up to 30 times lower failure rate in a standalone unit. The MSV 1200XD offers flexibility in resolution and video formats, making it ideal for channel expansion and adding HD capabilities. Now equipped with flash SSD drives, the MSV1200XD eliminates moving parts, thus decreasing the power consumption and increasing on-air reliability. Flash memory lowers operational costs and supports a longer drive operating life compared to hard disk-based video servers.
At only 3RU, the MSV 1200XD holds up to 4.8TB of media data with RAID 6 dual-parity data protection. It facilitates high channel density ingest (up to four channels) and playout (up to eight channels) of SD, HD, and 3D content. It supports various video file formats including AVC-Intra, XDCAM HD422, DNxHD, MXF, and MOV wrappers.
“We are continuously enhancing the SeaChange MediaServer line. Now with the addition of SSDs, we anticipate that many broadcasters and service providers will adopt this power-efficient and reliable MSV 1200XD,” said Stephane Jauroyou, SeaChange Vice President for Worldwide Broadcast Sales. “The MSV 1200XD is another SeaChange innovation to enable more broadcasters to move toward tapeless operations.”
SeaChange International’s Broadcast group develops and supports IP-based broadcast workflows for hundreds of broadcasters, content providers, and media companies globally with thousands of SD and HD channels on air today. Its extensive product line includes media servers, storage solutions, and applications for multi-screen publishing, monetization, and delivery. Visit www.schange.com/products/broadcast.
About SeaChange
SeaChange International (Nasdaq: SEAC) is a global leader in multi-screen video and one of the largest software companies worldwide. The Company provides open, cloud-based, Emmy award-winning solutions and services for back office, advertising, content, in-home devices and broadcast to hundreds of media companies, including all major cable operators in the U.S., Europe and Latin America, plus other blue-chip companies such as Virgin Media, AT&T, Hutchison Whampoa, Vodacom and DISH Network. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, SeaChange is TL 9000 certified and has product development, support and sales offices around the world. Visit www.schange.com. ###