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The Harmonic ProStream® X software-based stream processing and gateway provides the best-in-class,
high-performance stream processing for mission-critical broadcast, cable, satellite, terrestrial, IPTV, and
OTT delivery applications. Benefit from a variety of advanced video processing capabilities, including
multiplexing, scrambling, splicing, and blackout switching.
As the successor to the market-leading ProStream 9100 stream processor, the software-based ProStream X system allows users to leverage the
versatility and agility of software-based infrastructure. The platform integrates 10Gbps throughput with a variety of advanced video processing
applications, including multiplexing, splicing, blackout switching, and DVB CSA3 encryption. ProStream X also serves as a high-throughput video
gateway featuring socket address flipping and ASI-to-IP conversion.
On top of the high throughput and remultiplexing, ProStream X can be used as a DVB-T2 gateway. ProStream X is capable to encapsulate a
multiplex into a DVB T2-MI stream, providing signalization, transmission, and synchronization parameters to DVB-T2 modulators. It also has the
capability to apply DVB-T MIP insertion which inserts synchronization marks in the DVB-T transport stream.
ProStream X runs on a 1-RU COTS HPE® server and pairs with the Harmonic Electra® X2 advanced media processor to deliver a compact solution for
encoding and distributing superior-quality IP and ASI video streams. This high-density architecture reduces the amount of rack space required to
meet fluctuating stream processing requirements, helping operators reduce CAPEX and OPEX. High reliability and simplified serviceability result in
an all-in-one-box experience for high-throughput stream processing at low TCO.
SD, HD, and UHD formats, and MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC codecs are all supported on ProStream X. This appliance is available in several
deployment models for a perfect fit with infrastructure requirements, including a server with ProStream X, a virtual machine with XVM, and a
baremetal installation with ProStream Docker.

Business Benefits
Scrambling
ProStream X integrates with major conditional access systems (CAS) and is the first stream processor to offer 128-bit DVB CSA3 encryption
support, integrated and certified by Cisco and Irdeto, making it the most secure stream processing solution for distributing UHD broadcast services.
DVB CSA2, AES, and BISS fixed key scrambling are also supported, as well as trick mode for video on demand.
ProStream scrambling technology is known in the industry for its stability and high performance. The ProStream X platform can scramble any
format of video, audio and data elementary stream (e.g., MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC, AC-3, AAC, HE-AAC), as well as multiplex MPEG TS. The
solution easily integrates into existing architectures and reduces cost and complexity by eliminating the need for multiple devices in distributed
cable, satellite, or telecom networks.
Statistical Multiplexing
Harmonic’s DiviTrackIP™ option integrates statistical multiplexing and IP switching by connecting ProStream X systems with remote Harmonic Electra X2
encoders across a LAN or WAN, allowing any ProStream X in the network to efficiently manage the encoders’ statmux pools. ProStream X also supports
regional statmux capability for the terrestrial market, allowing a single encoding instance to be part of multiple DiviTrack IP pools. This capability answers
the need to encode and generate regionalized TS’s with both common (shared) national and unique regional channels. The use of the regional statmux
feature reduces the number of encoders required to support regionalized feeds and eliminates unnecessary national common program duplication.

• Multiplexing and scrambling of up • DataTrack • DVB CSA3, DVB CSA2, and AES
to 2,000 simultaneous broadcast scrambling
• IP networking and mirroring
services
• Slate insertion for service disruption
• DiviTrack IP statistical multiplexing
• High-throughput 10Gbps video messages
with remote distributed encoders
HIGHLIGHTS gateway
• Emergency Alert System (EAS)
• Live-to-live splicing for MPEG-2,
• Advanced multiplexing of any service compliance including SCTE-18 Trigger
MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC video
from any input to any output
streams
• Target Average Bitrate

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In addition, ProStream X enhances statmux with DataTrack capability, which allows non-video PIDs (e.g: audio, ancillary data, teletext, subtitling)
into the statmux pool. When not in use, the ProStream X statmux mechanism, frees up the bandwidth provisioned for these PIDs, allowing it to
be reallocated to video to improve video quality. The DataTrack capability is valid also in CBR systems where no advanced allocation is required
anymore for these occasional PIDs without risking of an overflow.
ProStream statmux also includes a unique Target Average Bitrate application, which provides the ability to apply the long-term average bitrate for
each video based on the user configured bitrate. For operators that have multiple customers sharing channels in the same statmux pool, the feature
will secure the average bitrate customers are paying for, over the long term, while maintaining high video quality.
Linear Ad Splicing
Linear ad splicing, or digital program insertion, on ProStream X enables the GOP-accurate insertion of local and regional ads directly into live-to-air
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC SD/HD transport streams. With this capability, broadcasters and service providers can increase average revenue
per user by offering their advertisers the ability to reach differentiated viewers with targeted ads.
The powerful capability enables broadcasters to implement advanced advertising capabilities for hundreds of channels without needing to purchase
a standalone, box-level splicing solution, saving costs while simultaneously opening up new revenue streams. In addition, by eliminating the need to
decode signals to insert ads, workflows are optimized, and video quality is maintained at the highest possible level.
ProStream X supports live-to-live splicing, which allows ProStream X to switch between main and alternative live feeds seamlessly, with no ETR 290
errors at output. In statmux applications that include switchover to an alternate program, the alternate programs become part of the statmux VBR pool.
Digital Turnaround
With standard IP and DVB input and output interfaces, the ProStream X processor is easily incorporated into existing headend environments and
supports multiple digital turnaround applications. The platform’s robust, extensible, and highly scalable design supports MPEG remultiplexing,
including PID remapping, prioritizing and filtering, insertion and generation of PSI/SI tables, and PID multicast. Device, port, and Input TS
redundancy are supported, as well as multiple IP sockets for MPTS and SPTS applications. The compact platform not only reduces rack space and
power requirements, but also simplifies network infrastructure while delivering a high-availability solution.
High-density software-based R-PHY Video Engine
When operating as part of Harmonic’s innovative CableOS vCCAP solution, ProStream X serves as a powerful Video Engine that feeds both
Broadcast and VoD content to as many as 100 R-PHY devices (RPD’s) per single ProStream X server. Content may be pre-encrypted, or real-time
scrambled by ProStream X.
“Pay As You Grow” Scalability
As processing needs evolve, the ProStream X platform makes it easy to incrementally add or upgrade I/O modules and firmware licenses,
simplifying scalability and extending the system’s value.

Technical Benefits
High-Throughput Video Processing
ProStream X offers the choice of quad 1GbE, dual 10GbE, or ASI I/O. The high-throughput 10GbE option supports up to 1,000 transport streams and
2,000 simultaneous multiplexing and scrambling services. Video gateway capabilities include socket address flipping, ASI-to-IP conversion, and IP
mirroring. The dual 10GbE interfaces also reduce the number of required router ports and enable a simplified IP addressing scheme.
High Reliability, Simplified Serviceability
Maintenance on the ProStream X platform is simplified with hot-swappable fan assemblies and dual redundant power supplies. Changing of
processors and I/O modules is quick and easy. These thoughtful serviceability features improve system reliability and reduce the chance for down
time, increasing the opportunity to generate revenue.
Control and Management
Processing on the ProStream X is easily configured and controlled with Harmonic’s NMX™ Digital Service Manager video management system, a
service-oriented solution for mass configuring, monitoring, and automated redundancy in centralized or distributed architectures. An intuitive and
user-friendly web-based GUI is also available.
World-Class Service and Support
Harmonic stands behind the ProStream X system with comprehensive service and support programs, including system design, service deployment,
technical support, and network maintenance. World-class service plans and a global network of flexible and responsive support professionals help
ensure your ability to deliver outstanding “anytime, anywhere, any-device” customer experiences.

ProStream X: The Heart of the Headend

CAS Stream processing

IP gateway
Electra X
Statistical multiplexing
Electra X ProStream X Multiplexing
Scrambling
Electra X Stream Processor
Splicing
Real-Time Encoders Terrestrial output
Ad Server Blackout switching

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SPECIFICATIONS
10GBE IP I/O REMULTIPLEXING
Type IEEE 802.3z Routing Any input to any output
IP Ports Four independent PID Remapping, filtering, multicasting
Connectors Four 10GbE ports, RJ45 on board PID Multicasting Any input PID can be multicasted to multiple TS
PCIe option cards for either two or four 10GbE ports outputs with different remapping and processing
SFP (up to three cards per platform) (different CW, if scrambled)
Support for IEEE 802.Q VLAN tagging PSI/SI Extraction, injection, spooling, regeneration
I/O Speed Up to 10 Gbps Output Mirroring Any to any
IP Encapsulation MPEG TS over UDP/IP/MAC Advanced Stream Linear ad-insertion splicing, SCTE-35 triggering for
1 to 7 TS/IP Processing hundreds of channels
MPEG Format 188 B per TS Live-to-live splicing, Slate insertion, Blackout switching,
PID range, Emergency Alarm System (EAS)
MPEG Transport Streams MPTS and SPTS
I/O Processing 1,000 sockets
Up to 10 Gb per platform (configuration dependent) CABLEOS
Maximum Bitrate per Socket 300 Mbps Emergency Alarm System (EAS) with SCTE-18 Triggering
Addressing Multicast PTP (IEEE 1588) clock synchronization
Management IGMPv2/v3 UDP-based VoD routing, as part of CableOS solution over 1G/10G Ethernet connection
Tier-based and Session-based DVB scrambling of up to 2,000 VoD streams, as part
ASI I/O of CableOS solution

Type ASI input/output

ASI Ports Eight ports per card, up to three cards per platform
REDUNDANCY
Connectors Eight mini-DIN ports Device 1:1
I/O Direction Configurable, input or output, per port Under NMX or stand-alone GUI management
MPEG Format 188/204 B per TS Internal Any-to-any input TS
I/O Processing One MPTS/SPTS per port TS output mirroring
Up to 213 Mbps per input or output Port redundancy
Service redundancy
Triggers ETR 290
MANAGEMENT INTERFACES
Ethernet 1000Base-TX SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Connectors Two RJ45 (1 management, 1 CAS)
NMX™ Digital Service Manager 8.7.0 or later
Stand-alone web user interface
SCRAMBLING
SCS Internal PHYSICAL
Standards DVB common scrambling
Open CAS Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.11 in x 1.69 in x 27.83 in (1 RU)
DVB CSA2, DVB CSA3, AES-CBC, AES-NSA2 scrambling 43.46 cm x 4.29 cm x 70.7cm
AES descrambling Weight 35.86 lbs /16.26 kg
Fix Key scrambling and descrambling
CAS connections Simultaneous connections to 30 different CA systems POWER
BISS Encryption Mode 1
Power Supplies Dual redundant
Number of ECMs 2,000 ECMs per platform
Voltage 100 V to 240 V
Line Frequency 50-60 Hz
STATMUX CONTROL
Actual power consumption 295W without optional card
Codecs Supported MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC
Formats Supported SD, HD, UHD, interlaced, progressive ENVIRONMENTAL
Frame Rates Supported PAL, NTSC
Cooling Seven fans, hot-swappable
Operating Temperature
DVB-T2 GATEWAY ASHRAE Class A2 +50° to +95° F
Encapsulation of any generated multiplex into DVB-T2 frames +10° to +35° C
Generation of up to eight DVB T2-MI streams over ASI or IP Storage Temperature -22° to +140° F
Interface for external PTP Server or 1 PPS/GPS -30° to +60° C
Support of single and multi-PLP Safety Compliance EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011
+A2:2013
EN 62479:2010)
DVB-T SFN ADAPTATION Electromagnetic EN 55032:2012 Class A
Compliance (Class A) EN 55024:2010
Supports MIP Insertion for an SFN network based on the DVB-T standard ETSI TS 101
191 V1.4.1 (2004-06) EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
Generation of up to twenty DVB-T TSs over ASI or IP
Interface for external PTP (IEEE 1588) Server or 1 PPS/GPS

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ORDERING INFORMATION
PLATFORM SCRAMBLING
Part Number Description Part Number Description
PRM-X-G3-AC-DD ProStream X G3 stream processing platform with LIC-PRM-X-SCRAMBLING Software license for ProStream X platform
AC dual PSU enabling scrambling one channel. The license
allows 1 video channel scrambling for the
PRM-X-G3-DC-DD ProStream X G3 stream processing platform with following scrambling options: DVB CSAv2, AES,
DC dual PSU EHP, Fixed key DES/SCR, BISS scrambling,
selective encryption, and Pandora. This license
PRM-X-DUAL-10GBE ProStream X G3 stream processing platform with is limited by one platform capacity
dual-port 10GbE optical NIC with SFP+
FW-PRM-X-DVB-CSAv3-CW ProStream X DVB CSA3 scrambling firmware
PRM-X-OCTO-ASI ProStream X optional ASI card, with up to eight license; one per service required
ASI I/O ports

LIC-PRM-X-BASE ProStream X base license enabling basic mux

function. One license only per platform. This HIGH THROUGHPUT
license includes ProStream X RESTful Firmware
License. Part Number Description

FW-PRM-X-LAB ProStream X firmware license for lab license FW-PRM-X-2G-GATEWAY ProStream X 2Gbps throughput firmware license

FW-PRM-X-DEMO ProStream X firmware license for all functions

for 90-day demo usage; for none commercial SPLICING
use only

FW-PRM-X-SPARE ProStream X cold spare firmware license for all Part Number Description
ProStream functions; 30 days; one per chassis LIC-PRM-X-SPLICING Software license for ProStream X platform
enabling splicing (Ad Insertion) one channel.
FW-PRM-X-DEVICE- ProStream X standalone device redundancy
The license allows 1 video channel splicing for
REDUNDANCY firmware license; one per chassis required
MPG-2/AVC HD/SD Channel. This license is
limited by one platform capacity
MULTIPLEXING
TERRESTRIAL
Part Number Description
LIC-PRM-X-SWITCHING Software license for ProStream X platform Part Number Description
switching one channel. The license allows 1 video
FW-PRM-X-T2MI-GTW Generation of one DVB T2-MI stream over ASI or IP
channel switching for the following switching
options: EAS, EAS SCTE-18 Triggering, Blackout, FW-PRM-X-SFN Generation of one DVB T SFN MIP Insertion TS
BDS, ESAM, Slate Switching, and Live to live
switching (service substitution). This license is
limited by one platform capacity

LIC-PRM-X-ADVANCED-SM Software license for Base ProStream XVM

enabling processing. The license allows 6 video
channels with Target Average Bitrate and one
DataTrack (1 TS). For enabling DiviTrack statmux
(per pool), a separate license should be quoted.
This license is limited by one VM capacity

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