DigiLink Chassis System
Artel DigiLink DL4000 DL4000 1 RU 4-Slot Media Transport Chassis

DigiLink is an integrated platform designed for transporting broadcast-quality video and Ethernet across IP networks, direct fiber, and optical backbones. Used by all major broadcasters and networks for mission critical contribution feeds for major sporting, news, and live events.

• Space efficient: 4 function modules per RU, 10.5” deep.
• Stackable non-spaced deployment. 
• Side and front-to-rear cooling.
• Low power consumption.
• Quiet operation with variable fans.
• Rugged and reliable.
• NEBS Level 3 Certification.
• Integrated SNMP or HTTP monitoring and management.
• Internal video and Ethernet communication eliminates external cross connect cabling and provides for remote routing and configuration.
• Dual AC, DC, or one of each hot-swappable power supplies.

At 1 RU and capable of holding up to 4 function modules, the DL4000 is ideal for smaller deployments or portable applications. Using a passive backplane design, the DL4000 is capable of internally routing video and Ethernet signals between modules.  Its legendary durability and reliability have made it one of North America’s most deployed chassis for video transport. The DL4000 offers full internal signal routing between all modules and supports both HTTP and SNMP management. 

DigiLink is a state-of-the-art modular platform leveraging Artel’s 30 years of carrier-class video transport experience.  DigiLink is specifically designed to meet the need for a low cost, rugged, and simplified design for transporting broadcast-quality video and Ethernet across IP networks, direct fiber, and optical backbones. 

The most deployed solution for the North American metro-regional video-over-fiber market, DigiLink is used by all major broadcasters and networks for their critical contribution feeds for major sporting, news, and live events.  DigiLink is the industry’s gold standard for simplicity of design, legendary reliability, and cost-effectiveness.  A tightly integrated platform, it also offers uncompressed video-over-IP transport and integrated video and Ethernet switching. 

Designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of broadcast video transport, DigiLink features multi-purpose, single-piece function modules, multiple ruggedized chassis, external optics in all standard wavelengths, and front panel accessible status LEDs and video monitor ports for each module.  NEBS Level 3 Certification across the entire platform ensures it is the most rugged and dependable video transport platform ever developed.

Other DigiLink chassis available from Artel:

DL4360x – 3 RU 16-Slot, Media Transport Chassis with Dual AC or DC Power, HTTP/SNMP Management and Active Routing

DL4100 – Single Slot Chassis with External AC Power