AJA KONA-IP25-R0 - KONA IP25 SDI to SMPTE ST 2110 IP Bidirectional Converter

KONA Series Support for ST 2110 Workflows

The KONA IP25 SDI to SMPTE ST 2110 IP Converter from AJA provides uncompressed video conversion in an 8-lane PCIe Gen 4.0 form. It uses two SFP cages that support 10/25 GbE SFPs and includes a GbE RJ45 port. The KONA IP25 carries the control load instead of placing it on the host PC. It supports SMPTE ST 2110 configuration and control using both in-band and out-of-band control.

Wide Software Compatibility

Desktop support for Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer, AJA Control Room, OBS, and additional editorial, effects, and production tools via AJA's desktop software.

Supports leading NLE, compositing, and streaming applications via popular industry best plug-ins.

Supports AJA software including the standalone AJA Control Room application for capture and playout and AJA Control Panel for I/O configuration and control.

Uncompressed Throughput

The KONA IP25 supports multiple uncompressed SMPTE ST 2110 video streams at rates up to UHD 4K60 over IP using dual 25 GbE SFP cages. It also supports up to 16-channel audio and data input and output.

Seamless SMPTE ST 2110 Input/Output

The KONA IP25 fits into any ST 2110 infrastructure, using dual 25 GbE SFPs for both transmitting and receiving with hitless redundancy to offer support for:

ST 2110-10 (system timing)

ST 2110-20 (uncompressed video)

ST 2110-21 (traffic shaping for uncompressed video)

ST 2110-30 (PCM audio)

ST 2110-40 (ancillary data)

Complete Control

All the ST 2210 configuration, control, and timing functions are handles on the KONA IP25 itself, reducing the load on the host computer. Configuration and control options include in-band/media network via SFPs or out-of-band/control network via RJ45 choices.

AJA Developer SDK

AJA offers two SDK (software development kit) methods, both available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The AJA Open Source Developer path provides the quickest and easiest way to get up and running. Offering access to proprietary technologies and support, the AJA Developer Program path requires a signed agreement.

HDR NLE/VFX Software Support

The KONA IP25's desktop software supports HDR across many third-party professional video software applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer. Use the SDP file to take advantage of SDR/HDR transfer characteristics, colorimetry, and luminance.

Apple silicon Support

The AJA desktop software is optimized for the latest Apple silicon processors, offering native support for AJA macOS drivers, plug-ins, AJA Control Room, Control Panel, and System Test.

Mac Pro Compatible

The KONA IP25 is fully compatible with the Apple Mac Pro, including support for AJA Control Room with Metal compatibility, supporting high-resolution workflows up to UHD 4K.

OS Compatibility

AJA desktop software supports Macs using either Intel or Apple silicon processors running macOS 13.X (Ventura) or later as well as older versions from macOS 11.x (Big Sur) with Intel processors. Supported systems also include:

Linux Ubuntu support for 20.04 LTS, 22.04

Linux Rocky 8.10 and Rocky 9.4

Windows 11, 10, and updates

Note that some features are not available with legacy release versions of macOS

Workflow Examples

Use the KONA IP25 keyer to overlay ST 2110 source graphics over your background.

Play back any file to ST 2110 using in-band and out-of-band redundant control.

Ingest content from cameras directly outputting ST 2110.