MEP100: ST 2110 SmartNIC with PTP for real-time IP video

Because it represents the future of broadcast infrastructure. It’s important to emphasize that the MEP100 ST 2110 100G SmartNIC is not just another network card. It is a 100 GbE ST 2110 SmartNIC, designed to enhance and optimize real-time broadcast and editing workflows like never before.

And it stands out for offering advanced PTP support, which is essential for ensuring precise synchronization between different video and audio sources.

From ultra-high-speed data transfer to seamless integration with ST 2110 networks, this SmartNIC is ready to revolutionize how broadcasters and high-resolution content creators operate.

More importantly: unlike solutions that rely solely on software, the MEP100 leverages an FPGA as its main processing engine to handle all critical tasks—such as packet processing, PTP synchronization, and redundant stream protection via ST 2022-7.

This ensures the lowest possible latency and the best performance on the market.

Moreover, with two 100 GbE ports, the MEP100 can receive, edit, and transmit up to 32 simultaneous full HD streams or 8 4K streams—all while maintaining perfect synchronization across all streams thanks to PTP. Another key point: it is fully compatible with the M2S SDK, which also supports applications that depend on precise PTP synchronization, and offers compatibility with GStreamer and NMOS (IS-04 and IS-05).

Final highlight: MEP100 is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS, maintaining clock precision via PTP across all professional environments.

With all this, whether for live event streaming, remote productions, or delivering content over IP networks, the MEP100 SmartNIC is your gateway to perfect performance and unmatched versatility.

Naturally, professionals working in live production, video editing, or media distribution face huge challenges: latency, CPU overhead, and especially lack of synchronization between equipment when no stream synchronization mechanism is in place.

However, with the MEP100, these problems disappear.

First, because it handles processing directly in hardware. This means ST 2110 packet processing happens in the FPGA, while synchronization is guaranteed by native PTP support—essential for reliable, synchronized media streams.

Second, because it supports hitless protection via ST 2022-7, but without sacrificing the timing precision that PTP provides—even in multi-stream scenarios, the redundant routing system ensures flawless IP video stream delivery even in the event of packet loss or corruption.

In addition, the M2S SDK simplifies the development of applications that need to integrate with PTP-based systems, enabling safe and precise workflows.

That’s why the MEP100 is fast becoming the preferred SmartNIC ST 2110 model—especially for those who demand ultra-precise synchronization, as only PTP can provide.

In fact, the MEP100 is transforming operations across many industries.

For example, in TV studios, it enables the management of multiple simultaneous video sources, all perfectly synchronized via PTP—ideal for complex, high-end broadcasts.

In sports arenas, the MEP100 can process signals from multiple live cameras with total security and PTP-based synchronization, avoiding common problems like delays or glitches. It enables LED systems in stadiums and arenas to display low-latency, ultra-high-quality images in real time.

Another clear example: ProAV solution providers building editing and streaming platforms. For them, the MEP100 provides the required performance, with the guarantee that all signals will be perfectly synchronized via PTP—which is crucial in environments with multiple devices.

And let’s not forget companies offering linear video editing systems for digital billboards and interactive displays. In these cases, the MEP100 is essential to ensure synchronization and transmission quality, thanks to its robust PTP support.

For all these reasons, there is no doubt: the MEP100 is the ideal ST 2110 SmartNIC with PTP for environments that require high bandwidth, low latency, and absolute synchronization.

In short, the MEP100 delivers FPGA-based acceleration, full PTP support, compatibility with SMPTE ST 2110, JPEG XS, and ST 2022-7, and the powerful M2S SDK. It transforms any server into a professional video processing hub.

Whether for live production, broadcast, ProAV, or interactive media installations, the MEP100 will elevate your project to the highest level. Always with the synchronization precision that PTP provides.

Talk to Macnica about the MEP100 to revolutionize your video operation.