ENENSYS IPGuard Redundancy Switches

In broadcast and media operations, "dead air" is not an option. A single point of failure in your IP contribution or distribution chain—be it an encoder, gateway, or network link—can result in a total service blackout, leading to lost ad revenue and viewer complaints.

The ENENSYS IPGuard is your ultimate safeguard against this risk. As a 1+1 "smart switch" for all-IP operations, IPGuard provides seamless, automatic redundancy to ensure 100% service continuity for your linear TV and media streams.

MDL Communications provides and integrates the ENENSYS IPGuard for Canadian broadcasters and network operators, designing custom redundancy solutions that guarantee peace of mind.

How ENENSYS IPGuard Works

The IPGuard is a carrier-grade solution that constantly monitors your primary and backup IP streams. It performs a deep analysis of the streams, and if it detects any error or failure on the main feed—from packet loss to a complete signal drop—it automatically and instantaneously switches to the backup source.

This switch is seamless and transparent, meaning there are no black screens, no glitches, and no audio pops. Your viewers and downstream systems will never know a failure occurred.

Key Features & Benefits

Prevent All TV Blackouts: Provides fully automatic 1+1 redundancy for IP equipment and networks.
Seamless Switching: Guarantees a "hitless" (glitch-free) changeover, protecting the viewing experience.
Versatile Protection: Can be used to secure individual pieces of equipment (like encoders or multiplexers) or to manage redundancy between two different networks (e.g., primary fiber and backup satellite/internet).
Robust Monitoring: Detects failures based on ETR 101 290 priorities, RTP sequence errors, and more.
Carrier-Grade Reliability: Built for 24/7/365 unattended operation in the most demanding broadcast environments.

Flexible Solutions for Any Architecture

MDL Communications can deploy the IPGuard in the format that best suits your infrastructure:

IPGuardV3: A high-density, reliable 1U hardware appliance designed for traditional ASI and IP-based headends.
IPGuardX: A 100% software-based solution for virtualized environments, private clouds, or deployment on standard COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) servers, offering maximum flexibility and scalability.

Why Integrate IPGuard with MDL Communications?

Don't just buy a switch; invest in a complete redundancy strategy. The MDL Communications team are technical solutions architects who will:

Analyze Your Workflow: We identify all potential single points of failure in your broadcast chain.
Design & Integrate: We expertly integrate the IPGuard into your existing network to provide maximum protection.
Provide Local Support: As your Canadian partner, we provide local training and technical support, ensuring your team is confident and your system is resilient.

The IPGuard is a mission-critical component in a modern, reliable broadcast network. Learn more about our full ENENSYS portfolio on our main ENENSYS page.

Protect Your Channel from Dead Air

Don't wait for a failure to happen. Contact MDL Communications today for a consultation or quote on the ENENSYS IPGuard and build a fully redundant media network.