The 769 is a versatile dual purpose chassis enclosure with an integral Power Supply Unit (PSU). It can be used as a stand alone appliance or with an optional rack mounting kit, in a 19” 1RU rack format, housing a single MediaStar ‘blade’ based processor module.

Modules supported include MediaStar Encoders, LAN-Casters, Re-Casters and Multi-Mux units which are supplied separately to the rack enclosure.

The rack is fitted with a single power supply unit (part no. 768). This converts the AC mains input voltage to low voltage DC power for the processor module and a thermostatically controlled fan for cooling the rack and installed "blade".

Both output power rails and fan are monitored, and if any problems are detected, the power supply will alert the installed processor module, which will show a warning on its front panel and send a IP warning message to the Media Manager administration system and optionally a corporate SNMP monitoring system.

When a processor module is fitted into the rack, its RF and Video/Audio inputs are accessible from the rear side, and network and control interfaces are available on the face. AC mains input to the rack is via an IEC connector on the rear.