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The Harmonic ProStream® X software-based stream processing and gateway provides 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, SRT delivery and blackout switching.
As the successor to the market-leading ProStream 9100 stream processor, the 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 of encapsulating 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 by adding synchronization marks in the DVB-T transport stream. In addition, ProStream X offers DVB-SIS
support, allowing DTH and DVB-T2 coexistence on the same platform.
ProStream X runs on a 1-RU COTS HPE® server and pairs with Harmonic’s Electra® X2 advanced media processor and XOS 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 as well as 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 bare-
metal installation with ProStream Docker.
Business Benefits
DVB Single Illumination Service support (DVB-SIS)
ProStream X supports the DVB-SIS standard, that allows the TS to be delivered in parallel to both DTH and terrestrial receivers, fully integrated with
Harmonic XOS. The ProStream X is compliant with SFN broadcasting, supporting both single and multiple PLPs. The main benefits of DVB-SIS
include bandwidth optimization to reduce opex and using a standardized solution that complies with DTH, DVB-T and DVB-T2 standards. The use of
DVB-SIS allows operators to reuse existing equipment instead of doubling the equipment for both DTH and terrestrial distribution. Harmonic offers
an end-to-end solution using the company’s top-of-the-line products including XOS for best-in-class video quality and SIS reception, ProStream,
ProSwitch, all managed by Harmonic NMX.
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, it is 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 transport streams 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 to • IP networking and mirroring • Slate insertion for service disruption
2,000 simultaneous broadcast services • DiviTrack IP statistical multiplexing messages
• High-throughput 10Gbps video with remote distributed encoders • Emergency Alert System (EAS)
gateway • Live-to-live splicing for MPEG-2, compliance including SCTE-18 Trigger
HIGHLIGHTS • Advanced multiplexing of any service MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC video • SRT listener/caller gateway for
from any input to any output streams hundreds of streams
• Target average bitrate • DVB CSA3, DVB CSA2 and AES • DVB-SIS complaint
• DataTrack scrambling

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In addition, ProStream X enhances statmux with a DataTrack capability that 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 them
to be reallocated to video to improve quality. The DataTrack capability is also valid in CBR systems where no advanced allocation is required for
occasional PIDs without risking an overflow.
ProStream statmux also includes a unique target average bitrate application, which enables operators 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, operators can increase average revenue per user by allowing
advertisers 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 (RPDs) per single ProStream X server. Content may be pre-encrypted, or scrambled in
real time 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 10GbE, 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
processors and I/O modules is quick and easy. These thoughtful serviceability features improve system reliability and reduce the chance for
downtime, 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” video experiences.

ProStream X: The Heart of the Headend

CAS Stream processing

IP gateway
Electra X
Statistical multiplexing
Electra X ProStream X
Multi-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 multicast to multiple TS outputs
PCIe option cards for either two or four 10GbE ports with different remapping and processing (different
SFP (up to three cards per platform) 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 RTP/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 Alert System (EAS)
MPEG Transport Streams MPTS and SPTS
SRT Listener/caller in both source or destination application
I/O Processing 1,000 sockets
MPTS and SPTS
Up to 10 Gb per platform (configuration dependent)
AES-128 to AES-256 encryption (including AES 192)
Maximum Bitrate per Socket 300 Mbps up to 4 Gbps throughput
Addressing Multicast
Unicast
Management IGMPv2/v3
CABLEOS
ASI I/O Emergency Alert System (EAS) with SCTE-18 Triggering
PTP (IEEE 1588) clock synchronization
Type ASI input/output UDP-based VOD routing, as part of CableOS solution over 1G/10G Ethernet connection
ASI Ports Eight ports per card, up to three cards per platform Tier-based and session-based DVB scrambling of up to 2,000 VOD streams, as part
Connectors Eight mini-DIN ports of the CableOS solution
I/O Direction Configurable, input or output, per port
MPEG Format 188/204 B per TS REDUNDANCY
I/O Processing One MPTS/SPTS per port
Up to 213 Mbps per input or output Device 1:1
Under NMX or stand-alone GUI management
Internal Any-to-any input TS
MANAGEMENT INTERFACES TS output mirroring
Ethernet 1000Base-TX Port redundancy
Connectors Two RJ45 (1 management, 1 CAS) Service redundancy
Triggers ETR 290

SCRAMBLING
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
SCS Internal
Standards DVB common scrambling NMX™ Digital Service Manager 8.7.0 or later
Open CAS Stand-alone web user interface
DVB CSA2, DVB CSA3, AES-CBC, AES-ECB
Fix key scrambling and descrambling PHYSICAL
CAS connections Simultaneous connections to 30 different CA systems
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.11 in x 1.69 in x 27.83 in (1 RU)
BISS Encryption Mode 1
43.46 cm x 4.29 cm x 70.7cm
Number of ECMs 2,000 ECMs per platform
Weight 35.86 lbs /16.26 kg
STATMUX CONTROL
Codecs Supported MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, HEVC POWER
Formats Supported SD, HD, UHD, interlaced, progressive Power Supplies Dual redundant
Frame Rates Supported PAL, NTSC Voltage 100 V to 240 V
Line Frequency 50-60 Hz
DVB-T2 GATEWAY Actual Power Consumption 295W without optional card
Encapsulation of any generated multiplex into DVB-T2 frames
Generation of up to eight DVB T2-MI streams over ASI or IP ENVIRONMENTAL
Interface for external PTP server or 1 PPS/GPS Cooling Seven fans, hot-swappable
Support of single and multi-PLP Operating Temperature
ASHRAE Class A2 +50° to +95° F
DVB-T SFN ADAPTATION +10° to +35° C
Storage Temperature -22° to +140° F
Supports MIP Insertion for an SFN network based on the DVB-T standard ETSI TS 101 -30° to +60° C
191 V1.4.1 (2004-06)
Safety Compliance EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011
Generation of up to 20 DVB-T TSs over ASI or IP +A2:2013
Interface for external PTP (IEEE 1588) Server or 1 PPS/GPS EN 62479:2010)
Electromagnetic EN 55032:2012 Class A
DVB SIS Compliance (Class A) EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2014
Supports DVB-SIS output standard ETSI TS 103 615 EN 61000-3-3:2013
Generation of up to eight DVB-SIS output streams, and up to 36 groups per SIS
service for regionalization
Support of single PLP
Fully integrated with Harmonic XOS, ProSwitch and NMX

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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 for one channel. The license
allows one 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-QUAD-10GBE ProStream X G3 stream processing platform with license; one per service required
quad -port 10GbE optical NIC with SFP+

PRM-X-OCTO-ASI ProStream X optional ASI card, with up to eight

ASI I/O ports HIGH THROUGHPUT
LIC-PRM-X-BASE ProStream X base license enabling basic mux Part Number Description
function. Only one license only per platform.
This license includes ProStream X RESTful FW-PRM-X-2G-GATEWAY ProStream X 2Gbps throughput firmware license
firmware license.

FW-PRM-X-LAB ProStream X firmware license for lab license SPLICING

FW-PRM-X-DEMO ProStream X firmware license for all functions
for 90-day demo usage; for none-commercial Part Number Description
use only LIC-PRM-X-SPLICING Software license for ProStream X platform
enabling splicing (ad insertion) one channel.
LIC-PRM-X-COLD-SPARE ProStream X cold spare license for G3 platform for
The license allows one video channel splicing
all ProStream functions for a period of 90 days
for MPG-2/AVC HD/SD channel. This license is
FW-PRM-X-DEVICE- ProStream X standalone device redundancy limited by one platform capacity
REDUNDANCY firmware license; one per chassis required

TERRESTRIAL
MULTIPLEXING
Part Number Description
Part Number Description FW-PRM-X-T2MI-GTW Generation of one DVB T2-MI stream over ASI or IP
LIC-PRM-X-SWITCHING Software license for ProStream X platform
FW-PRM-X-SFN Generation of one DVB T SFN MIP Insertion TS
switching one channel. The license allows
one video channel switching for the following FW-PRM-X-SIS FW license for single illumination (SIS) service
switching options: EAS, EAS SCTE-18 triggering,
blackout, BDS, ESAM, slate switching, and live to FW-PRM-X-SIS-LOCAL ProStream X Single Illumination service license for
live switching (service substitution). This license local channels.
is limited by one platform capacity

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

enabling processing. The license allows six 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

FW-PRM-X-SRT ProStream X firmware license for Secure Reliable

Transport (SRT) connection for one Transport
Stream

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