Boland Communications is rolling up a new SMPTE ST 2110 input option for its professional 4K HDR monitor lineup, engineered to eliminate external conversion gear in IP-based broadcast facilities. According to company announcements covered by industry outlets, the hardware will debut at the upcoming IBC Show in Amsterdam, operating on a single 25GbE SFP interface that routes Ultra HD video directly to displays while supporting redundant network paths.
Boland Adds ST 2110 Inputs to 4K HDR Monitor Lineup
The new input option brings native IP connectivity straight to professional viewing environments. According to reporting from TV Technology, the system uses a single 25GbE SFP interface with either fiber or RJ45 connectivity via an SFP28 module. This setup delivers UHD video directly to up to two monitors per connection. Content Technology notes that the hardware will be showcased on the QD4K32HDR10-Opt 2110 model during the trade exhibition.
Facility operators frequently rely on discrete hardware converters to bridge video signals between modern IP networks and standard displays. By building the standard directly into the display hardware, Boland aims to remove those intermediate conversion steps from control rooms and mobile units.
Reducing Rack Space and Infrastructure Costs in IP Control Rooms
Transitioning production facilities to Internet Protocol workflows often requires extensive supporting infrastructure. According to Boland Communications, integrating ST 2110 inputs directly into 4K monitors cuts down the hardware footprint by removing the need for external ST 2110-to-SDI gateways. This reduction cascades across the facility design, saving switch ports, transceivers, cabling, rack space, and power in monitor walls and master control rooms.
TV Technology points out that removing external conversion boxes also simplifies day-to-day installation and maintenance. Fewer physical devices in the signal chain mean fewer potential points of failure during live broadcasts.
Pro Tip: When planning an IP migration for a control room, audit your signal path to see where direct-to-monitor connections can eliminate redundant conversion steps and lower overall power consumption.
Ensuring Redundancy with SMPTE ST 2022-7 Support
Live production environments cannot afford signal drops during critical broadcasts. To address reliability, the new Boland option includes support for SMPTE ST 2022-7, as reported by TV Technology. This standard allows identical media streams to travel concurrently over redundant red and blue network paths. If one network path suffers packet loss or a hardware failure, the system maintains uninterrupted monitoring without operator intervention.
Expanding Display Formats at IBC
Alongside the ST 2110 option rollout, Boland is showcasing other hardware updates for high-end environments. According to Content Technology, the manufacturer is displaying its broader range of LCD, OLED, and QD OLED monitors, spanning sizes from 16 to 65 inches. Notable additions include the 4K55HDR7SNB, a 55-inch super-narrow bezel 12G 4K display designed for tiled video walls in studio control spaces, featuring built-in HDR modes and up to 700 nits of brightness.
“As broadcasters and production facilities accelerate their transition to IP, now is the right time to introduce the ST 2110 option for our 4K monitors, and IBC is the perfect place to launch it,” said Mike Boland, President of Boland Communications, in company statements reported by both TV Technology and Content Technology. He added that the configuration provides a cost-effective path to bring color-accurate monitoring into modern workflows while cutting down on peripheral gear.
Did You Know? The IBC Show runs from September 11 through September 14 at the RAI Amsterdam, with Boland exhibiting at Stand 12.C57.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of Boland’s new ST 2110 monitor option?
The integrated design eliminates external ST 2110-to-SDI gateways, reducing cabling, rack space, switch ports, and power requirements in broadcast control rooms.
How many monitors can a single connection support?
A single 25GbE SFP interface can deliver UHD video directly to up to two monitors, according to reported specifications.
Does the system protect against network failures?
Yes. Support for SMPTE ST 2022-7 enables equivalent media streams to run over redundant red and blue network paths for uninterrupted monitoring.
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