OEM server appliance manufacturer MBX Systems today announced the addition of the new HP Moonshot System
to the base platform options it offers for video and broadcast solution
providers who deliver their applications on optimized hardware
appliances. Availability of the new HP system through MBX, an HP OEM
Integrator partner, ensures access to HP's newest server technology for
vendors who want complete customization of their hardware as well as
complete flexibility for all hardware program services.
Use of the HP Moonshot platform can provide significant benefits for
video and broadcast content owners, service providers and others dealing
with today's burgeoning video demands and evolving standards. Up to 45
server cartridges specifically engineered for video transcoding
workloads can be plugged into the system's 4.3U chassis, delivering HD
performance at SD prices along with a twenty-fold increase in HD
streams. The platform also provides a 90% reduced footprint compared to
traditional servers, an estimated 65% reduction in power requirements,
and flexible scale-out with significantly less cabling to support data
growth.
"Many of our customers prefer Tier One suppliers like HP for their base hardware platforms," said Jeff Luckett,
MBX Director of Engineering. "The new HP Moonshot System not only
expands their choices but also provides next-generation technology that
can help them cope with exploding demands on their legacy video
processing and transcoding infrastructures."
MBX has years of experience in building hardware appliances in the
video and broadcast markets. Customers in the sector include SnapStream,
a supplier of TV monitoring tools; StorageDNA, a provider of
intelligent nearline and archiving workflow solutions; ToolsOnAir, a
broadcast production solution company; Vubiquity, a global provider of
premium content services; and others.
MBX adds critical engineering, customization, integration, branding
and other value-added services to the base hardware, enabling customers
to provide turnkey hardware/software solutions for easy deployment in
data centers and other end user sites.
As an HP OEM Integrator partner, MBX also offers extensive global
support to customers who select HP OEM servers, including built-in
compliance with global certification standards, a global warranty on HP
equipment that travels with the finished system, and HP technical
support spanning more than 180 countries.
MBX is also an Intel Technology Provider Platinum, Seagate Elite Partner, and Nvidia Tesla Preferred Provider.
MBX will be exhibiting in Booth #SL14317 (South Hall, Lower) at the 2015 NAB Show running April 13-16 in Las Vegas.