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Streaming21 award-winning IP broadcasting solution, Media Relay Server 2.0, provides a full suite of functionality for broadcasting reliable live TV channels and live events to televisions over public Internet with broadcast video quality in standard and high definitions. The new solution is an excellent alternative to satellite delivery of live video – it helps broadcasters to save huge cost on video transmission by using IP networks.
Unlike traditional IPTV or cable TV services which rely on expensive managed networks and only serve a limited geographic area, Streaming21 Media Relay Server enables reliable real-time video delivery to televisions through open networks and accepts subscribers from any ISP. Also, in contrast to popular live video channels over the Internet that user often see on the PC, Streaming21's solution can deliver high-quality, full-motion video playback to TV over the Internet. This unique technology not only ensures stable streaming delivery over unmanaged networks but also allows delivering live channels to televisions over non-multicast networks.
As the demand of TV anytime, anywhere continues to grow, the video transmission over long distance by using either satellite or leased line can be very expensive. Streaming21's patented streaming technology enables reliable transmission of high-quality video streams in MPEG-2 and H.264 over the Internet. Thus, service providers can save huge costs on global content aggregation and video content delivery. The solution also support IPv4/IPv6 dual stack network to enable IPTV anytime, anywhere.
Streaming21's Media Relay Server 2.0 is a fully open platform which can be easily deployed, integrated and customized. Its patented and award-winning streaming engine offers the industry's highest broadcasting performance. The solution is built on a reliable large-scale streaming architecture from single server to geographically distributed clusters. The platform is highly scalable to broadcast thousands of live TV channels to millions of households.
Streaming21's innovative solution allows delivering reliable digital media to televisions over all types of IP networks. Not only Tier 1 Telco could offer IPTV services, but also any service provider could easily provide live TV broadcasting services globally with minimum total cost of ownership.
For additional information about Streaming21 Media Relay Server, please contact Streaming21 at
sales@streaming21.com.
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Delivery
- Support live encoder input via standard RTSP/RTP protocol (compatible with industry-leading live encoders such as Tandberg, Harmonic, Envivio, Scopus, etc.)
- Support RTSP/RTP & HTTP client connections over the Internet
- Support IPv4 & IPv6 concurrently
- Support multicast in IPv4 (IGMP v1, v2, and v3) and IPv6 (MLD v1 and v2)
- Cascade Relay with multiple relay servers
- Unicast or multicast output to client devices
- Support MPEG-2 & H.264 input stream
Client
- Support many IP-STB and PC clients
Performance
- Large concurrent throughput to client devices
- Multiple channel inputs
Management
- API for server control & monitoring
- Optional web-based interface for easy server management
Security
- Secured client access through URL with ticket authentication
Integration
- Integrate with live DRM solution for encrypted stream
- Session logging in database for billing integration
Key Differentiations
Reliable video delivery through open network
- Patented end-to-end flow control mechanism enables reliable video delivery in real time.
Patented rate-based delivery
- According to network status, a patented streaming delivery mechanism enables rate-based control of real-time video.
Firewall friendly delivery
- The HTTP delivery option enables zero-effort network configuration to deliver video through multiple firewalls.
Media Independent delivery
- The solution can deliver high-quality streams carrying MPEG-2 and H.264 SD and HD over IP.
Cascade live streaming relay
- Unique cascade relay with QoS over unmanaged network ensure perfect video delivery.
Advanced networking
- Works in all IPv4, all IPv6, and mixed IPv4/IPv6 networks
- Support IPv6 multicast MLD v2 (with source filter)
Key Benefits
Greater coverage
- Global delivery of live TV channels over the Internet
- Reliable video delivery to subscribers from any ISP
- Expand service regions and increase the number of subscribers
Lower cost
- A perfect alternative to satellite transmissions
- Low entry barriers. No need for dedicated networks.
Greater reliability
- Unique video delivery option that eliminates packet loss problem.
Operating System
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (RHEL 4) with bundled Postgresql DB 7.4.6 or later
CPU
- Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 processor
- Recommended: Intel Xeon processor, 2.8 GHz or faster; multi-processor supported
Memory
Network Interface
- Minimum: Fast Ethernet, for aggregated concurrent throughput less than 80 Mbps
- Recommended: Gigabit Ethernet
Database
Networking
‧ Streaming
- RTSP/RTP/UDP unicast
- HTTP unicast
- IGMP & MLDv2 (for IPv6 multicast)
Management
- Secured shell for server setup & configuration
- Utility programs for channel setup, monitoring, and session information
- Event logging
- Secured client access through URL with ticket authentication
Media File Formats
- Video Codec: MPEG-2 Transport Streaming carries MPEG-4 /AVC (H.264) or MPEG-2 in SD, HD profiles
- Video Resolution: Standard definition (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p) & High definition (720p, 1080i)
- Frame Rate: up to 30 frames-per-second for CIF resolution
- Audio Codec: AAC, MPEG-2, Layer 2, etc.
- Stream Bitrate: up to 25Mbps/stream
Relay Source Channels
Support for a minimum of 20 relay source channels per server, via LAN or broadband connection. Source device can be any of the followings:
‧ Live Encoders
- Tandberg, Harmonic, Envivio, Scopus, etc.
- Other live encoders that support standard RTSP/RTP/UDP unicast or multicast output
‧ Streaming Servers
- Streaming21 Media Relay Server – supporting cascading relay
- Third-party streaming servers. Please contact Streaming21 at sales@streaming21.com for further information.
Client Compatibility
Streaming21 Media Relay Server is compatible with PCs and a wide selection of IP-STBs.
For more information on client compatibility, please contact Streaming21 at
sales@streaming21.com.
For more information on phone compatibility, please contact Streaming21 at
sales@streaming21.com.
For more information, please contact Streaming21 at
sales@streaming21.com.
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