KONA IP25 delivers the power, quality, reliability, and ease of use of the KONA family to support the latest SMPTE ST 2110 workflows. The KONA IP25 is an 8-lane PCIe Gen 4.0, SMPTE ST 2110 IP I/O card supporting bidirectional uncompressed video. KONA IP25 has two SFP cages that support 10 and 25 Gigabit Ethernet (10/25 GigE) SFPs and also includes a 1 GigE RJ-45 connector.

The KONA IP25 is your complete solution for SMPTE ST 2110 processing with onboard PTP and NMOS control. To your computer, the KONA IP25 appears like any other KONA card and carries the control load, so it’s not placed on the host PC. ST 2110 configuration and control is supported by both In-Band (media network via SFPs) and Out-of-Band (control network via RJ-45).

Via AJA’s proven and reliable device drivers and application plug-ins, KONA IP25 transparently supports Apple® Final Cut Pro, Adobe® Premiere® Pro CC, Avid® Media Composer®, AJA Control Room, and other leading editorial, effects, and production tools on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

For creative users, the operational experience of using your favorite creative tool remains unchanged, and with AJA Control Panel additions to set up capture and playout, you are assured to have a seamless expansion into ST 2110.

For Developers, the same AJA SDK used for baseband KONA I/O cards is also used for KONA IP25, offering an easy way to develop applications and create systems for SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.

Features

• ST 2110-20 Video, ST 2110-30 Audio, and ST 2110-40 Ancillary, with ST 2022-7 redundancy
• Video and Ancillary support up to 4 Rx and 4 Tx each
• 10-bit 4:2:2 up to 4096x2160p
• 12-bit 4:4:4 up to 4096x2160p
• Video + Key Playback
• SDR/HDR support for Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance via SDP file
• Audio support up to 16 Rx and 16 Tx with up to 4 streams per video
• Up to 16 audio channels per ST 2110-30 stream via 1ms and 125us timing
• ST 2059-2 (PTPv2) accessed only via media network SFPs
• LLDP (Link Layer Description Protocol)
• DNS-SD (service discovery) and MNDS (Multicast DNS)
• In-Band (SFP) and Out-of-Band (RJ-45) control via NMOS and AJA API
• Single slot 8-lane PCIe 4.0, Full height
• 2x SFP cages supports 10 GigE or 25 GigE SFPs (SFPs not included)
• FEC 74 and 108 support for 25GigE SFPs
• macOS, Windows, and Linux Support
• Three-year warranty

Wide Software Compatibility
AJA’s powerful drivers and application plug-ins ensure KONA IP25 supports the widest range of creative and workflow tools you use every day to get your work done. KONA IP 25 supports leading NLE, compositing, and streaming applications via our AJA Desktop Software which includes AJA Control Room, a standalone application for capture and playout, and AJA Control Panel for I/O configuration and control.

Compatibility

Throughput
KONA IP25 supports multiple ST 2110 uncompressed video streams, up to 4K and UltraHD 59.94/60 over IP via dual 25 GigE SFP cages. This is complemented by support for up to 16-channels of audio, and ancillary data.

Complete Control
All SMPTE ST 2110 configuration, control, and timing functions (NMOS and PTPv2) are handled on the KONA IP25, independent of the host computer with configuration and control options for either In-Band (media network via SFPs) or Out-of-Band (control network via RJ-45) capability.

NMOS enables discovery, registration, and control within software defined video networking environments via IS-04 and IS-05.

KONA IP25 the New Standard for a Seamless SMPTE ST 2110 I/O
KONA IP25 is designed to fit into any ST 2110 infrastructure, bridging the familiar KONA experience that professionals rely on for critical work into ST 2110 workflows. The KONA IP25 offers support for the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards: • ST 2110-10 (System Timing)

• ST 2110-20 (Uncompressed video)
• ST 2110-21 (Traffic shaping for Uncompressed Video)
• ST 2110-30 (PCM Audio)
• ST 2110-40 (Ancillary Data)
• Further, the KONA IP25 supports ST 2022-7 for both Rx and Tx via the dual 25G SFPs to provide hitless redundancy and ensure peace of mind for broadcast ingest and playout scenarios.

AJA Developer SDK
Developers who wish to use AJA’s world class SDK (Software Development Kit) can choose between two different methods to gain access and start putting their creativity to work with this rich, deep, and powerful set of video technologies. AJA’s SDK is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS, including support for the latest Apple silicon.

For the quickest and easiest way to get up and running with the core AJA SDK, we recommend the AJA Open Source Developer path, which is under the MIT license and hosted via GitLab.

For access to the AJA SDK, including AJA proprietary technologies and world class support, we recommend the AJA Developer Program path. This is accessed via the dedicated AJA SDK Developer page and requires a signed agreement.

It is entirely possible for a developer to begin on the AJA Open Source Developer path, and, if necessary, in the future, apply to enroll in the AJA Developer Program path.

HDR NLE / VFX Software Support
Desktop Software supports HDR across many third-party professional video software applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.

Take advantage of SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance via the SDP file.

Apple silicon Support
AJA Desktop Software is optimized for the latest Apple silicon with native support for AJA macOS drivers, application plug-ins, AJA Control Room, AJA Control Panel, and AJA System Test.

Apple Mac Pro Compatible
AJA offers full compatibility for the latest Apple Mac computers, including support for AJA Control Room with Metal compatibility and extensive support for various applications.

For productions handling high resolution workflows all the way up to 4K, KONA IP25 is a perfect companion for high performance workflows.

KONA IP25 Operating Systems Compatibilities
Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux Ubuntu / Rocky. Please see Release Notes for details and version information which can be found in the Downloads, Software tab.

KONA IP25 SMPTE ST 2110 Live Graphics Insertion
KONA IP25 keyer overlays foreground over background. Depicted here, an ST 2110 source is used as background, and server playout is used as foreground (such as a weather widget or news banner). Another method is to overlay an ST 2110 foreground over an ST 2110 background.

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KONA IP25 SMPTE ST 2110 Playback/Monitoring Workflow
Use your KONA IP25 on macOS, Windows, or Linux to playback any file to ST 2110. Depicted here are the two control networks, In-Band and Out-of-Band, showing the redundant control capability.

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KONA IP25 SMPTE ST 2110 Ingest Workflow
Connect your KONA IP25 via an SMPTE ST 2110 network to cameras that feature ST 2110 direct playout. Long SDI or fiber cable runs will be a thing of the past with the ability to directly ingest uncompressed UltraHD into your video infrastructure via the KONA IP25.

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Tech Specs:
Video Formats: (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (HD) 1920x1080i 50, 59.94; (HD) 1280x720P 50, 59.94, 60; (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (2K) 2048x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60; (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
Media Transport Interfaces (In-Band): Uncompressed media (SMPTE ST 2110-20, 30, 40); PTP; Configuration and Control; 2x SFP28 Cages (redundant only), SFPs not included; Supports 10 GigE and 25 GigE SFPs with FEC; FEC 74 and 108 support for 25GigE
RJ-45 1 GigE Interface (Out-Of-Band): Configuration and Control
Input Uncompressed IP: SMPTE ST 2110-20 Video YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit; RGB 4:4:4 12-bit; 4-channel input*; Rx support for Narrow and Wide Senders; RX support for Class-A,B,C,D ST 2022-7 redundancy; SMPTE ST 2110-30 Audio Up to 16 stream input**; 1, 2, or 4 streams per video**; Up to 16-channel audio per stream, 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz synchronous**; 1ms and 125us timing; SMPTE ST 2110-40 Ancillary 4 stream input**
Output Uncompressed IP: SMPTE ST 2110-20 Video YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit; RGB 4:4:4 12-bit; 4-channel output*; Tx support for ST 2022-7; Tx senders are Narrow Gapped; SMPTE ST 2110-30 Audio Up to 16 stream output**; 1, 2, or 4 streams per video**; Up to 16-channel audio per stream, 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz synchronous**; 1ms and 125us timing; SMPTE ST 2110-40 Ancillary 4 stream output
SDR/HDR: SDP file support for SDR/HDR Transfer Characteristics, Colorimetry, and Luminance
Discovery, Registration, and Control: NMOS Tx/Rx support according to standards IS-04 v1.3 and IS-05 v1.1; LLDP; In-Band and Out-of Band; L2, L3 with SSM; IGMP v2, v3
IP Clock: PTPv2 SMPTE ST 2059-2 / IEEE 1588-2008; In-Band only
Electrical Interface: 8-lane PCIe 4.0
Noise: <50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air); Fan is rated at 33.1dBA
Regulatory Compliance: UL 62368-1: 2014; CSA-C22.2 62368-1-14; EN 62368-1: 2014 + A11; RoHS 3
Size (w x d x h): 9.75" x 0.63" x 3.88" (247.7 x 15.9 x 98.6 mm); Bracket Height: 5.0" (127 mm)
Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.4 kg)
Power: 40W typical, 50W maximum; PC Internal or PCI Aux Power Connector (6 pin 2x3 Molex part number 45558-0003)
Environment: Safe Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F); Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F); Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing; Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)