AMPP EDGE brings the power of AMPP OS directly to where media flows originate.
AMPP Edge
Modern media production no longer happens in one place
AMPP Edge
Overview
Media flows originate at venues, studios, production hubs and remote locations while teams, processing resources and operational control are distributed across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments.
AMPP OS enables this shift by providing a distributed media infrastructure where media flows, processing resources and operational control can move across environments without changing workflows. AMPP EDGE extends that infrastructure to the edge, allowing organizations to place compute and connectivity exactly where they are needed while remaining fully connected to the broader AMPP OS ecosystem.
This makes AMPP EDGE much more than a processing node. It is the on-prem extension of AMPP OS, designed to help organizations build operations that are more responsive, more scalable and easier to align with real production needs.
Why AMPP EDGE
Traditional infrastructure was built around fixed facilities and fixed system boundaries. That model becomes limiting when production teams are distributed, media flows originate in different locations and processing requirements change from one workflow to the next.
AMPP EDGE changes this by allowing organizations to design production environments around how media flows actually behave. It brings AMPP OS workflows closer to the point of acquisition, supports both SDI and IP-based operations, including SMPTE ST 2110 and allows nodes to scale across distributed environments through AMPP Grid.
The result is operational flexibility that comes not only from the node itself, but from the wider system you can build with it. Teams can work from different locations, compute resources can be placed where they deliver the most value and workflows can evolve without forcing a change in operational model.
Key Value Pillars
Local performance where it matters
Process media flows close to where they originate to support low-latency monitoring, contribution, production and media processing workflows.
Distributed flexibility across the system
Stay fully connected to the AMPP OS ecosystem so workflows can extend across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments without changing tools or operational logic.
Scalable infrastructure by design
Use AMPP Grid to connect multiple nodes into a shared processing fabric, allowing compute and media flows to scale as production demands grow.
How It Fits in Your Architecture
AMPP EDGE operates as part of the AMPP OS distributed media infrastructure. Media flows can be acquired locally through SDI or SMPTE ST 2110 connectivity and processed using AMPP OS based services running directly on the node.
Those media flows can then be shared across the broader AMPP OS ecosystem where additional processing resources or services may be available.
When multiple AMPP EDGE nodes are connected through AMPP Grid, they form a shared compute fabric that allows processing capacity and uncompressed media flows to be distributed dynamically across the environment.
This gives organizations the freedom to design infrastructure around operational needs rather than the limits of a single location. Services can run locally for responsiveness, in centralized facilities, or in cloud environments, while all nodes operate as part of a single, unified AMPP OS environment with consistent control and workflows.
Why choose a Grass Valley appliance
AMPP EDGE is delivered as a fully validated appliance, designed and supported by Grass Valley to provide reliable, high-performance compute at the edge. This approach follows the same philosophy as AMPP OS, where reliability and consistency are ensured through continuous validation, managed updates and controlled system behavior across the environment. By applying this model to the edge, each AMPP EDGE configuration delivers predictable performance and seamless integration within AMPP OS workflows.
The result is a dependable compute foundation that allows organizations to scale and operate with confidence, knowing their edge infrastructure is built to support demanding media workflows.
Those media flows can then be shared across the broader AMPP OS ecosystem where additional processing resources or services may be available.
Choose the AMPP Edge model that matches your operation
AMPP EDGE is part of the Grass Valley Media Universe, where hardware platforms, AMPP OS based services, partner technologies and open infrastructure standards come together in a unified production ecosystem.
Within this ecosystem, AMPP OS provides the distributed media infrastructure that connects production environments across cloud, data centers and edge locations. AMPP EDGE extends that infrastructure to the edge by bringing local compute and connectivity into the same wider operating model.
What makes this approach powerful is that it does not force organizations into a single architectural path. Some workflows may rely more heavily on software-defined infrastructure, others may continue to depend on dedicated hardware and many environments combine both. AMPP EDGE allows media production companies to evolve at their own pace while maintaining operational consistency across the system.
AMPP Edge SE
AMPP Edge SE is a purpose-built, short-depth 2RU appliance for AMPP Playout and Ingest & Playback workflows. It provides a compact, validated and fully supported platform for customers who need professional media processing without the scale or infrastructure requirements of larger systems.
Modular AMPP I/O Cards provide SDI connectivity, while optional front-accessible media storage supports workflows requiring local media. Three appliance configurations allow customers to select the right level of performance for their workflow, from compact playout and ingest deployments through to higher-density operation.
It is ideally suited to broadcast facilities, enterprise media, venues and other environments where space, cost and predictable operation are important.
View Datasheet AMPP Edge Live
AMPP Edge Live is a purpose-built enterprise media appliance designed to simplify the deployment of professional media infrastructure. Combining enterprise-class GPU performance, modular AMPP I/O connectivity, redundant power supplies and a short-depth 4RU chassis, it provides a predictable and fully supported platform for demanding operational environments.
Media connectivity is delivered through modular AMPP I/O Cards, allowing organizations to mix and match SDI and IP connectivity within the same appliance. Every element of the system, from media connectivity to storage and platform support, is validated and commercially supported by Grass Valley to reduce integration complexity and accelerate deployment.
It is ideally suited for enterprise media facilities, venues, broadcast edge deployments, and other environments where reliability, simplicity and predictable operation are critical.
AMPP Edge Plus
AMPP Edge Plus is a high-performance appliance platform built from validated configurations, allowing organizations to align storage, connectivity and compute resources with their operational requirements while maintaining predictable deployment outcomes. Powered by dual Intel Xeon 6700 processors and NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 GPU technology based on the Blackwell architecture, it delivers exceptional processing density for demanding media and AI-driven workloads. Its storage-first design model and factory-integrated I/O options simplify infrastructure planning while enabling systems to be tailored to specific workflow requirements. Multiple nodes can be combined to support larger production environments while maintaining a consistent operational model.
It is ideally suited for high-density live production, centralized production environments, content hubs and large-scale distributed infrastructures where scale and processing density are critical.
View DatasheetPositioning the Difference
The choice between AMPP EDGE Live and AMPP EDGE Plus comes down to how you want to build and scale your infrastructure. Together, the portfolio enables organizations to choose the deployment model that best aligns with their operational priorities while maintaining a consistent AMPP OS workflow environment.
AMPP Edge Live
AMPP Edge Live prioritizes deployment simplicity, combining modular AMPP I/O connectivity with a fully validated enterprise appliance architecture that reduces integration complexity and provides predictable deployment outcomes.
AMPP Edge Plus
AMPP Edge Plus prioritizes infrastructure scale, combining high-density compute resources with flexible storage and connectivity options to support larger and more demanding production environments.
Compare AMPP Edge
Explore the different solutions below to determine which best suits your production needs.
| Category | AMPP Edge Live | AMPP Edge Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Design Goal | Deployment simplicity | Infrastructure scale |
| Product Type | Enterprise media applicance | High-performance appliance platform |
| Typical Environment | Enterprise facilities, venues, media edge deployments, and operational environments requiring validated infrastrucutre | Production hubs, centralized processing, high-density live production, and large-scale distributed infratructures |
| Form Factor | Short-depth 4RU | 2RU |
| Deployment Philosophy | Deploy a fully validated applicance | Build scalable infrastructure from validated building blocks |
| Validation Model | Fully validated Grass Vally appliance | Appliance platform built from validated storage and connectivity configurations |
| CPU Platform | Intel Xeon 600 Series | Dual Intel Xeon 6700 |
| GPU Platform | NVIDIA RTX 4000 or 6000 | NVIDIA RTX 6000 |
| Memory Configuration | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage Approach | Validated media storage configurations | Workflow-driven storage tiers from Diskless to Extra Large aligned to deployment requirements |
| Media Connectivity | Modular AMPP I/O ecosystem | Factory-integrated I/O option |
| SDI Connectivity | Up to 24 SDI channels depending on I/O configurations | Up to 16 bidirectional SDI ports |
| IP Connectivity | Future addition only via AMPP I/O cards | SMPTE ST 2110 capable |
| AMPP OS Integration | Full integration with AMPP OS workflows | Full integration with AMPP OS workflows |
| Operational Ownership | Single-vendor appliance, connectivity, validation and support | Single-vendor appliance, validation and support |
| Primary strength | Simplicity and predictability | Scale and processing density |
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Use Cases
Live production at the edge
Process media flows locally for responsive, low-latency production while sharing outputs across distributed teams and environments.
Remote and distributed production
Enable teams in different locations to collaborate on the same workflows using shared media flows and AMPP OS based services.
Contribution and monitoring
Acquire, monitor and transport media flows from the edge while staying connected to the wider AMPP OS environment.
Content hubs and centralized operations
Aggregate and process media from multiple locations within a unified infrastructure that scales through AMPP Grid.
Hybrid production environments
Combine on-prem processing with cloud-based services and centralized resources without changing workflows or operational models.