IP-VFC Overview

The IP-VFC is a Video Format Conversion (VFC) card designed to support IP video streams with Disguise Media Servers. It allows users to output high-quality, low-latency video in either SDI or ST 2110 formats, making it suitable for a range of professional broadcast workflows and live production environments.

Network Ports and SFPs

Each IP-VFC card features four network ports, which can be configured for either IP video (ST 2110) or SDI video output, depending on the type of Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules installed.

The cards currently support the following SFP types:

Network SFPs enables the output of ST 2110 video over a network.
SDI SFPs enables the output of SDI video.

Outputting Video

IP-VFC cards support a fixed range of video formats and frame rates or frequencies, from 720p at 23.93 fps and 4K DCI at 60 fps. Before using an IP-VFC card, ensure that your required format is supported.

IP-VFC cards can have 4 SFPs installed but can only ever output either ST 2110 network video or SDI video, never both at the same time.

To configure your IP-VFC card to output video in ST 2110 or SDI output modes follow the steps outlined here:

Hardware and Software Interoperability

The IP-VFC card is currently only supported on a subset of Disguise media servers and Designer software versions. For a full list of compatible hardware and software, see the interoperability details here.

The IP-VFC card is only officially supported when it is the only type of VFC card installed in a server. Mixing different types of VFC cards in the same system is not supported.

Additionally, the IP-VFC requires a media server with Backplane Version 2 (BP V2). If your server does not have BP V2, a paid upgrade is available to make it compatible with the IP-VFC.

Product Specifications

View the official product information in the Technical Specifications PDF.