Crystal Group Crystal ISR encoder

Crystal Group’s rugged ISR encoder module, available in Australia from Metromatics, uses the Haivision Makito X1 encoder to deliver real-time streaming of MISB-compliant full motion video capabilities required for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance applications.

The integrated system combines a Makito X1, eight-port switch, six 2.5″ SSD storage drives and dual Intel Xeon scalable processors into the RS1104 1U server. At just under 9.98 kg, the compact server has the workload of three separate 1U units, including two simultaneous compression functions via two separate encode engines for machine learning applications running on the RS1104 and a low-bitrate video stream to reach remote users over constrained network links.

The system also delivers performance mission computing, storage, layer 2+ switching and encoding capability.

Features include network adaptive H.265/HEVC encoding and it supports 802.1Q VLAN switch with 8K MACs, 4K VLAN and link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad).

Optional features are available such as: Mil-CIRC power connector, EMI filter, humidity protection, dust filter, tamper-proof coatings.

Using the Crystal Force server as the foundation, the RS1104 is engineered to meet strict MIL standards, accelerate compute-intensive workloads and provide advanced thermal management, ensuring operation in demanding and unpredictable situations.