A payload processor and recorder that processes satellite payload data streams at rates of up to 10 Gbps. The system includes the capability to receive, process, store, playback, and transfer data, in image or alternative formats.

The system's serial I/O inputs are scalable up to 800 Mbps, and the Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP, or Raw Socket) and XAUI (XGMI Attachment Unit Interface) inputs are scalable up to 20 Gbps. Up to 20 TB RAID5 storage is included, with an optional external storage array available.

The processor allows for data buffering in which the received data streams are queued in order to guard against overflow from the continuous inputs.

The system is built upon SOFTLINK, AMERGINT’s configurable software-defined architecture. SOFTLINK uses a curated library of scalable and modular software applications in a process designed to develop system capabilities with low risk and cost.