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U 100-230

Base unit for mounting up to 3 plugin modules of the U 100 series

power and signal supply for up to 3 modules of the U 100 series
can carry up to 3 modules of the U 100 series
output signals are seperately led out via F-jacks
optional redundant power supply available
status indication for signal converters and power supply units
horizontal air flow allows compact installation
230 V version

It is mandatory to use guide rails in the 19 inch rack. As these guide rails are different for each 19 inch rack supplier, they are not in the scope of delivery of U 100 base units.

U 100-48

Base unit for mounting up to 3 plugin modules of the U 100 series

power and signal supply for up to 3 modules of the U 100 series
can carry up to 3 modules of the U 100 series
output signals are seperately led out via F-jacks
optional redundant 48 V DC power supply can be connected
status indication for signal converters and power supply units
horizontal air flow allows compact installation
also available: 230 V version (U 100-230)

It is mandatory to use guide rails in the 19 inch rack. As these guide rails are different for each 19 inch rack supplier, they are not in the scope of delivery of U 100 base units.

Why choose the U 100 series?

A modular built IP head-end concept for any demand

The U 100 Edge series has been developed on the basis of many years of experience gained from the operation of IP head-ends for processing CATV signals from IP data streams. The series is based on a hardware model which is completely new from the ground up. The experience, gained in major IP content over IP projects, enabled ASTRO to consider operating conditions in large IP backbone networks. Thus, in addition to outstanding transmission parameters, the U 100 series also offers sophisticated redundancy and replacement switching mechanisms to reach the greatest possible signal performance availability..

Easy configuration / operation

user friendly configuration via web browser
no proprietary software needed for managing the system
consistant menu structure of configuration interface for each module
LEDs indicate operation and errors on each module

High end Performance

three plug-in modules per 19 inch height provide high signal density
signal converters offer outstanding signal parameters by Direct Digital ®
low power consumption per channel

Easy installation

easy mounting of the base unit in 19 inch cabinets
passive backplane enables a quick exchange of the signal converters
all active components integrated into the signal converters
wiring remains unaffected, even if different types of converters will be used

Maximum reliability

redundant power supply
short down-time in case of malfunction: every module has redundant network interfaces for network management and data connection
effective redundancy switching options in case of link failure, source failure or device failure
2 data ports per signal converter
IGMPv3, RTP and FEC without additional license fees

Easy service handling

HOT SWAP service
compact design allows easy spare part handling
Log file output via web interface
Remote access to your U 100 head-end by ASTRO support tea

Why choose the U 100 series? — U 100 series

U 100 base units

The U 100 base unit serves as the chassis for the various signal converters, providing space for three signal converters and two power supply units within a single rack unit. Each slot is equipped with a temperature-controlled fan and the replaceable rear panel offers two management and two data ports as well as the output of the CATV signals via two F sockets.

The U 100-SNT ECO power supply unit

The U 100-SNT power supply is required to operate the U 100-230 base unit. Minimum one power supply is needed, while two U 100-SNT enable a redundant supply of the base unit and are recommended to avoid signal loss due to mains power failures.

Base unit for 48 V power supply

The U 100 base unit is also available for -48 V DC power supply. In this case the redundant power supply can be provided by a battery system or any other 48 V power supply unit and no further power supply units are needed inside the U 100-48 base unit.

U 960 combining network

For distribution of input signals ASTRO offers a 19 inch rack device with individual mounting subject to customer request. It is available with 16 or 28 inputs and can be assembled with 2-way, 3-way, 4-way or 8-way splitter.