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Haivision Makito X Encoder

The Haivision Makito X encoder transports secure low-latency HD video over any network at extremely low bitrates. This encoder is typically used by broadcasters and defense organizations for live, interactive, and bandwidth-constrained backhaul and distribution applications.

The Makito X encoder allows highly flexible configurations for remote installations or headends. It is available either as an ultra-compact appliance with optional internal or removable storage for dual-channel requirements or within a 1RU (6 blades) or 4RU (21 blades) chassis.

About

Version Info

Range Key Features Based on System Impact
1.0.0.x Initial version. - -
1.0.1.x Polling control added. 1.0.0.2 -
1.0.2.x [SLC Main] HTTP polling interface added. 1.0.1.1 -

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware
1.0.0.x 2.2.2-1
1.0.1.x 2.6.0-2
1.0.2.x 2.6.0-2

System Info

Range DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant
1.0.0.x No Yes
1.0.1.x No Yes
1.0.2.x Yes Yes

Configuration

Connections

SNMP Main Connection

This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SNMP CONNECTION:

  • IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.

SNMP Settings:

  • IP port: The IP port of the device.
  • Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device, by default public.
  • Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device, by default private.

Initialization

The device must be properly configured to allow SNMP polling. You can do this via an SSH connection, using the nmcfg utility.

A simple example for SNMPv2:

  • nmcfg community permit admin rw any
  • nmcfg community permit public ro any
  • service snmp restart

Web Interface

The web interface is only accessible when the client machine has network access to the product.

How to use

The element consists of the data pages detailed below.

General

This page displays general information on the Makito X Encoder, such as the Serial Number, Firmware Version, Firmware Date, Card and System Status, Temperature, and Session New ID.

Streams

This page contains detailed information about streams, such as Statistics (bitrates), Content, and Programs.

In the right-click menu, the Add Row option is available. Information about possible dependencies can be found in the tooltip for each parameter.

Still Image

This page displays the list of still images that have been uploaded for the encoder.

Configuration

This page contains a table listing information for each configuration file of the system, whether it was created by management operations or not.

There is also a Reboot button available, which can be used to reboot the device.

Video

This page displays tables with video information for the Input, Encoders, and Decoders.

Audio

This page displays information on the Audio Encoders, such as the related statistics. There is also a subpage available with information on the Talkback Channels.

Services

This page displays the current status of the network services.

This page contains an entry for each logo file present in the system, as well as a logo overlay entry for each video input.

Snapshot

This page allows you to take a snapshot of the current video input and save it to either JPEG or YUV image format.

Via the Setup subpage, JPEG snapshots can be configured.

Network

This page allows you to modify the network interface settings for the encoder, including Ethernet and IP Address.

Two page buttons also provide access to subpages with information about DNS (Domain Name Space) and NTP (Network Time Protocol).

Polling Control

This page allows to define which tables the connector should retrieve from the device.

DCF Connections

External Connections

In version 1.0.2.2, DCF interfaces are generated for each stream in order to facilitate DCF connections.

DCF can also be implemented through the DataMiner DCF user interface and through third-party DataMiner connectors (e.g. a manager).