User's Manual

Universal Videohub Routers
Universal Videohub 288
What you need to get started
Universal Videohub 288 is a large, modular router ideally suited to very large facilities and
broadcasters. It features a 72 card rack frame that can be filled with any combination of
BNCSDI or optical fiber SDI interface cards.
When fully populated with two Universal Videohub 288 Crosspoint cards, two power cards,
72interface cards and 72 deck control cables, Universal Videohub 288 provides
288SDIinputs, 288 SDI outputs, 288 bidirectional RS-422 deck control ports, reference input,
redundant crosspoint processor, redundant Ethernet networking, redundant power and
powerful Videohub routing control software for Mac and Windows.
Occasionally, the internal software of the Universal Videohub 288 will need to be updated.
Videohub Setup will prompt you if an update is required. The utility uses the USB 2.0
connection and you will need to provide a USB 2.0 type A to mini B male cable.
Universal Videohub 288 ships as an empty rack frame, except for a removable fan tray and
fans. All other hardware components, such as SDI interface cards and power supplies, must be
purchased and installed separately. Read the following section to help you decide which
components you will need before you build your Universal Videohub 288.
See the ‘SDI Interface Card’ and ‘Universal Videohub Interface Cards’ sections for more
information on the different interface cards available for your Universal Videohub.
Universal Videohub 288
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