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Your headend in one compact box

Save space without compromising quality for your channels with the Electra® X2S compact statmux box. You will gain in operational flexibility thanks to complete function integration throughout your video delivery chain. 

Add, reconfigure or remove services and equipment in a fast, error-free environment. Improve your operational efficiency and preserve quality using this robust, feature-rich appliance with a low total cost of ownership.

Workflow efficiency for video delivery

Adding onboard video graphics and branding increases workflow efficiency to the video delivery chain. You'll preserve video quality by removing the need to inject baseband components into the IP workflow.

High video quality at reduced bandwidth

Precisely control bitrate allocation for each service within a statmux pool using unique capabilities like Target Average Bitrates, DataTrack and DiviTrack™ Priorities.

Broadcasters with Channel Sharing Agreements will see bandwidth savings over a specified period of time while maintaining high video quality.

Monitor & manage video systems

Quickly detect and resolve service status and alarms with an easy-to-use interface. 

Templating, wizards, consolidated data views and powerful cut-and-paste functions are also available for both service and system modifications.

You get it all with Electra X2S

Broadcasters, pay-TV operators and content providers get integrated real-time encoding, network management, multiplexing, and high-quality graphics and branding. 

SDI & IP inputs

Up to 16 SDI inputs, transition from SDI to IP sources easily

ASI & IP outputs

Connect to your existing transmission system

Scrambling

Allows you to offer Pay TV and deliver your content to multiscreens

Signaling spooling

Use an external server to add a program guide to your TV station

Powerful re-multiplexing

Compose your channel lineup, PCR generation, restamping and more

Built-in user interface

All you need to operate your headend 24/7/365

Electra X2S technical specifications

Inputs

3G/HD/SD-SDI

Transport Stream over IP

Outputs

Transport Stream over IP

ASI

Decoding

Video (4:2:0/4:2:2)
MPEG-2
MPEG-4 AVC
HEVC Main 10 (4:2:0 only)
JPEG2000, Up to 1080p @ 59.94

Audio
MPEG-1 Layer II
AC-3
E-AC-3
Dolby® E
AAC/HE-AAC
Mono
Stereo
Multichannel

Broadcast video encoding

Codecs
MPEG-2 MP @ ML
MPEG-2 MP @ HL
MPEG-4 AVC MP @ L3
MPEG-4 AVC HP @ L4 HEVC Main 10

SD formats
576i @ 25
480i @ 29.97
480p @ 29.97

HD formats
720p @ 29.97, 50, and 59.94
1080i @ 25 and 29.97
1080p @ 24, 50, and 59.94

HDR 
HLG and HDR10

CBR, VBR (standalone)

Compression Optimization
EyeQ™ content-aware encoding

Multiscreen video encoding

Codecs
AVC (H.264) Main and Baseline
HEVC Main 10

Compression Optimization
EyeQ™ content-aware encoding

Container
TS over UDP, each video delivered as a separate SPTS

Advanced statmux

Target average bit rate (TABS)

DataTrack

DiviTrack™ Priorities

Complete mux & scrambling

PID Remapping, filtering, multicasting

DDVB CSA3, DVB CSA2 and AES scrambling

Audio processing

Codecs
MPEG-1 Layer II (stereo)
AC-3
E-AC-3
MPEG-2/4 AAC LC (ADTS/LATM)
MPEG-4 HE-AAC v1/2 (ADTS/LATM) stereo and 5.1 multichannel

Loudness control
Jünger Level Magic™ and Harmonic automatic level adjustment

Watermarking
Nielsen

Audio description
Receiver Mix

Ancillary data specification

Closed captions and subtitling
EIA-608, EIA 708 ATSC A/53, 608/708 conversion option
ARIB
China closed caption
Teletext to DVB subtitling conversion

VANC Data
Teletext
WSS
AFD
VITC

Digital Program Insertion(DPI)
SCTE 104 over Ethernet
SCTE 104/VANC to SCTE 35

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Electra X2S is ideal for operational efficiency

High-quality live sports

Make your viewers feel like they are part of the game by vastly improving the video quality of sports content.


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Unify your broadcast & OTT headend

Ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery across all screens, on any transport network, including IPTV, OTT, DTT and satellite.


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Distribute local channels

Deliver your linear channels to local audiences with high quality. You can create skinny bundles or send them directly to your affiliates. 


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Frequently asked questions

What kind of services are available for Electra X2S?

You can get assistance from the Harmonic Technical Assistance Center for all your support questions and issues. The fastest and most efficient way is through our OneCare Portal.
Otherwise, you can reach the team by phone, through chat, or by reporting your issue. 

How can I get assistance with my Electra X2S?

At Harmonic, we offer multiple different services for all our products. Our team can guide you through our services to create a package that works for your business including, professional services, service level agreements, technical support and training for your team. 

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