BarnColor 4xSFP-Flex: A Versatile Solution for Broadcast and System Integration
Designed to enhance the BarnColor system, the new BarnColor 4xSFP-Flex is a highly adaptable solution for system integrators, TV stations, and radio stations in the Middle East and Africa. With 4 SFP transceiver cages per unit, this system allows you to configure your BarnColor-Flex pairs with the exact signal processing SFPs required for your unique applications. Whether it's broadcasting or media production, BarnColor provides the flexibility to meet your needs.
Key Features:
- Supports cascading up to four different colored units, providing up to 16 transceiver cages on each side.
- Enables the transport of 32 signal feeds—16 forward and 16 return—ideal for large-scale broadcasting and signal distribution projects.
- Compatible with both MSA and non-MSA SFP modules. Dual-TX and dual-RX modules operate in single-channel mode for maximum efficiency.
SFP Options:
The BarnColor 4xSFP-Flex supports a wide range of SFP transceivers, making it suitable for various broadcasting and system integration scenarios:
- Point-to-Point (PtP) in any wavelength
- Multimode
- BNC-SFP and HDBNC-SFP
- HDMI-SFP for video transmission
- Analog Video-SFP
- IP Encapsulation/Decapsulation SFP
- RJ45 for Ethernet (10G and 12G bandwidth options)
Two Bandwidth Variants:
BarnColor 4xSFP-Flex offers two variants based on your bandwidth requirements:
- 10G option – ideal for 10Gbit/s Ethernet applications, commonly used by TV stations and system integrators.
- 12G option – supports 12G-SDI and 10Gbit/s Ethernet, making it the most versatile choice for high-bandwidth broadcast systems.
Flexible Compatibility:
Whether you're setting up a broadcast system for a TV station or a radio station, the BarnColor devices can be installed in color-coded pairs or used as satellites within the BarnOne system. You can start with a basic system and expand as your needs grow, integrating additional models and colors to suit the scale of your project. Different BarnColor models can be combined within the same system, offering seamless scalability for media and broadcast environments.