The Cisco® Redus MKII Source selector is an intelligent ASI switch used in applications where one-to-one redundancy is required. It can be used as a standalone redundancy switch for Cisco professional video technology or for third-party equipment.
Several detection criteria can be selected and, with a special connector card, the Cisco Redus MKII will also function as a small distribution amplifier (with four outputs).
The Cisco Redus MKII Source Selector (Figure 1) fits in the Cisco Galaxy Chassis and is equipped with a management interface for remote control through Cisco ROSA® Network Management System (NMS) or a third-party management system using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The liquid crystal display (LCD) front panel allows full local control of the unit.
Figure 1. Cisco Redus MKII Source Selector
Features and Benefits
• User-selectable detection criteria:
– Transport stream (TS) synchronization loss
– Port Address Translation (PAT) availability
– Stuffing rate
• Detection on both inputs
• Fail-safe operation to maintain signal
• Programmable input switching logic
• User-selectable switch activation delay period (0-60 seconds)
• User-selectable switch restore delay period (0-60 seconds)
• Four outputs (one secured output)
• LCD front panel control and Cisco ROSA remote control
Product Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the Cisco Redus MKII Source Selector.
