Next-Generation SMPTE ST 2110 IP Network Transformation

The Sony HKCU-SFP30 is a high-performance internal SMPTE ST 2110 IP Interface Expansion Kit designed to transform traditional baseband SDI workflows into highly scalable, modern IP broadcast infrastructures. By installing this hardware component into the expansion slot of the compact HDCU-3100 or HDCU-3170 Camera Control Units (CCUs), live production facilities can transition their camera chains to an IP-centric Networked Live ecosystem. This internal integration eliminates the need for external, space-consuming SDI-to-IP media gateways, streamlining network distribution and minimizing point-of-failure vulnerabilities behind the equipment rack.

Multi-Channel High-Definition Routing with 4K Expandability

The internal network processing engine of the HKCU-SFP30 provides outstanding routing capacity for complex live broadcasts. In its baseline setup, the card handles a robust multi-stream configuration, outputting three independent HD video channels directly to the network switch while concurrently pulling three separate HD return feeds for prompters and engineering monitors. For studios looking to expand their capabilities, the board links with an optional HKCU-UHD30 hardware card to instantly deliver an uncompressed 4K IP output feed.

Uncompromised Signal Integrity and Flexible SFP Architecture

The electronic architecture of the HKCU-SFP30 is optimized for fast-paced live programs, such as premium sports leagues and multi-camera entertainment stages. It handles heavy digital network data arrays with zero perceptible latency, ensuring that critical imagery, high-dynamic-range (HDR) profiles, tally indications, and multi-channel intercom paths remain perfectly synchronized. Featuring open network cages, the board allows engineers to load SFP+ or SFP28 modules—such as the OTM-10GSR1—to tailor optical distances precisely to their venue.

Infrastructure Optimization for Expanding Media Facilities

The Sony HKCU-SFP30 serves as a crucial system enhancement throughout Pakistan, the UAE, and Africa, where regional television networks, outside broadcast (OB) providers, and major sports stadiums are upgrading their facilities to meet modern international IP tournament standards. Rather than replacing entire multi-camera camera systems, technical directors can install this modular board to upgrade their current equipment pools to native IP operations on a manageable budget. For media facilities wanting a clean, efficient path toward single-cable 4K IP workflows, the HKCU-SFP30 represents an essential component.