iTX Appliance 2
iTX Appliance 2 is a dual- or single-channel platform for iTX integrated playout offering advanced, real-time processing for exceptional video quality and robustness. The output server is designed to be fully upgradable to support 4K (using four HD-SDI inputs, four HD-SDI outputs) and video-over-IP playout with future iTX license options, without requiring any changes to the hardware. Licensable options include dual real-time, Vertigo XG graphics processors driven by single playlist and internal Softel subtitling and captioning.

FEATURES
Advanced, built-in processing
- Supports standard iTX channels and optional plug-ins
- Single- or dual-channel HD/SD models, which are ideal for simulcast
- Dual real-time, Vertigo XG graphics processors driven by single playlist*
- Live input up/downconversion*
- Simulcast embedded audio processing and Nielsen watermarking*
- Embedded Dolby D and E audio processing*
- Supports multiple video formats without transcoding*
- Supports ANC data such as VBI, OP47 captions and SCTE-104 triggers*
- Internal Softel subtitling and captioning*
Ready To Go
- iTX Appliance 2 ships pre-installed with iTX software
- Simple on-site configuration to join the platform to your iTX framework
- The iTX Appliance 2 may be optionally monitored by a Grass Valley iControl system
Reliable
- Fault tolerant disk storage for media with RAID-10 storage
- Solid-state system drive for faster loading time and better performance
- Dual user-replaceable power supplies
Supported
- Standard 1 year warranty
- Global coverage
- One number to call to support all aspects of your system
Efficient
- Lower power consumption per channel
- 1 RU space efficient server
*Optional licensable features
SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis Dimensions
Form: 1 RU rackmount chassis
Height: 27.8 mm (1.7 in.)
Width: 437 mm (17.2 in.)
Depth: 706 mm (27.8 in.)
Processors
Dual six-core Intel Xeon E5-2620v3 processors
Memory
32 GB main memory (RAM)
Media Cache Storage
2 TB of usable RAID-10 storage
System Disk Storage
120 GB SSD RAID-1
Video I/O
Up to eight SDI I/Os on DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro K2200
Power Consumption
Number of power supplies: 2
AC input voltage: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Input current: 1.55-3.74 (voltage dependent)
Input power: 400W max.
Temperature
Ambient temperature: 35°C (95°F)
Note: This shall be the maximum internal temperature within the rack in which the iTX Playout Appliance unit is installed
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Onboard Controllers/Ports
- USB 3.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear)
- Dedicated IPMI LAN port (1)
- COM port (1)
- 10 GigE ports (2)
Video card I/O: Corvid 44: 5 DIN (SDI in/out and reference) or Corvid 88: 9 DIN (SDI in/out and reference)
Graphics card: DVI-I port (1) and DisplayPort 1.2 (2)
MEDIA GALLERY

ORDERING INFORMATION
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2IO
iTX Playout Appliance 2 – 2 I/O Hardware Only
1 RU iTX HD Playout Appliance 2 fitted with a 2 I/O Corvid LP board pre-configured with OS only and pre-equipped with GPU to support XG Inside (not licensed). Compatible with a single channel of playout using OS1 or OS2 Video Engine.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-2+2IO
iTX Playout Appliance 2 – 2x2 I/O Hardware Only
1 RU iTX HD Playout Appliance 2 fitted with 2 x 2 I/O Corvid LP boards pre-configured with OS only (does not support XG in iTX). Compatible with two channels of playout using OS1 or OS2 Video Engine.
GVSP-3TB-WIN-4IO
iTX Playout Appliance 2 – 4 I/O Hardware Only
1 RU iTX HD Playout Appliance 2 fitted with a 4 I/O board pre-configured with OS only and pre-equipped with GPU to support Vertigo XG (license not included).
GVSP-3TB-WIN-8IO
iTX Playout Appliance 2 – 8 I/O Hardware Only
1 RU iTX HD Playout Appliance 2 fitted with an 8 I/O board pre-configured with OS only and pre-equipped with GPU to support Vertigo XG (license not included).
Upgrades
GV Edge clients are able to upgrade the following GVSP servers to the iTX Appliance 2 output server specification with a view to migrating to the iTX platform:
- K2-Edge SD-X11
- K2-Edge-Dell-X11
- K2-Edge-HDX-11
Upgrades performed with a field upgrade kit.