MEP100 SmartNIC – 100G ST 2110 IP Video for macOS, Linux & Windows

The Shift to IP: Challenges in Media Production

The media industry, encompassing production, broadcast, and ProAV, is rapidly transitioning to IP-based workflows. However, this shift isn't without its hurdles, impacting quality, speed, and scalability.

 

Traditional SDI systems and 10GbE networks are no longer capable of handling the demands of multiple uncompressed 4K video streams. This inadequacy leads to significant workflow issues, including slow file transfers, unreliable synchronization, and limitations stemming from current platforms.

Bridging to ST 2110: The Essential Standard

To overcome these significant challenges and fully realize the benefits of IP, the industry has embraced SMPTE ST 2110. This suite of standards defines how uncompressed video, audio, and ancillary data can be transported over standard IP networks, providing the necessary framework for high-quality, real-time media production.

 

However, effectively implementing ST 2110 requires purpose-built hardware that can handle the massive data throughput and precise timing requirements without overwhelming general-purpose computing resources.

Macnica MEP100 SmartNIC: Your Solution for ST 2110 Workflows

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The Macnica MEP100 is a 100 Gbps ST 2110 SmartNIC specifically designed for professionals implementing SMPTE ST 2110 workflows. It delivers real-time, uncompressed video, audio, and metadata over standard IP networks without taxing CPU or GPU resources.

 

By combining high-performance FPGA hardware with a developer-ready SDK, the MEP100 provides engineering, post-production, and broadcast teams with the tools needed to confidently adopt or scale their IP workflows.

Key Benefits

  • High-throughput video over IP: Transfer up to eight 4K60 streams of uncompressed video across standard IP networks with consistent frame accuracy and zero data loss.
  • Cross-platform compatibility: The MEP100 works natively with macOS (14.6.1+), Windows, and Linux, making it compatible with a wide array of production, editorial, and server environments.
  • Reliability for mission-critical workflows: With full ST 2022-7 hitless protection, PTP hardware synchronization, and ST 2059 timing, the MEP100 ensures seamless switching and precise timing across all your devices.
  • Standards-based interoperability: Compliant with SMPTE ST 2110, IPMX, and NMOS, the MEP100 integrates smoothly into both new and existing infrastructures.
  • Developer-ready SDK: The included Macnica M2S SDK and GStreamer plugins empower OEMs and software teams to build ST 2110-ready applications and products with less complexity and a faster time to market.

What’s Inside: The Three Core Components of the MEP100 Solution

The MEP100 combines hardware acceleration, real-time media protocol support, and software integration tools in a single solution:

SmartNIC hardware (MEP100 PCIe Card)
  • A dual-port, 100 Gbps PCIe Gen4 network interface card powered by Altera Agilex 7 FPGA
  • Offloads video, audio, and data transport processing
  • Implements ST 2022-7 hitless switching and hardware-based PTP synchronization
  • Zero-copy DMA for low-latency streaming and minimal CPU usage
  • Compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux systems
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ST 2110 IP Core

  • Macnica’s proven ST 2110 IP core stack, integrated in the FPGA, handles all time-critical media functions.
  • Support for ST 2110-20 (video), -30 (audio), -40 (ancillary), and ST 2059 (PTP)
  • JT-NM tested and compliant with NMOS IS-04/05 device registration and connection management
  • IPMX-ready for ProAV applications
  • Future support for JPEG-XS compression and multicast control extensions

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Media Streaming SDK (M2S)
  • A developer-focused software toolkit for fast integration and application development
  • Provides a unified API and GStreamer plugin for media applications
  • Works with both MEP100 and generic NICs for flexible deployment
  • Includes reference designs and integration guides
  • Speeds up time-to-market for OEMs and solution builders

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Proven Across Media Applications

Broadcast studios

Supports dense live production environments with minimal CPU overhead and precise timing

Post-production & VFX

Enables direct 4K/8K IP ingest and editing, including full-resolution workflows on Mac

ProAV integration

Powers AV-over-IP systems for control rooms, LED walls, and synchronized multi-display environments

OEM development

Speeds integration of IP media interfaces into next-generation cameras, mixers, and servers

Move Forward with Confidence

The MEP100 was awarded NAB Product of the Year in 2025 for its role in enabling scalable, cross-platform IP workflows. It is field-tested, interoperable, and fully supported by Macnica’s engineering and integration team.

 

If your organization is planning or scaling an IP transition, or developing next-generation media hardware, MEP100 offers the reliability, flexibility, and performance to support that evolution.

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For a demo, technical documentation, pricing, or integration guidance, contact Macnica ATD Europe to speak with a media systems specialist.


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