The Torrent 100 server is a high performance video on demand server that is flexible enough to fit a broad range of applications. Its web-based interface provides for easy remote administration from any web browser. The efficient embedded operating system is specifically optimized for streaming.
Torrent 100 features increase your return on investment in applications such as managed stream hosting and distance learning. It is the best choice for anyone who wants to deliver Windows Media, QuickTime, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 on their network, with added support for future formats.
Network Appliance
The Torrent VOD is a network appliance. A network appliance is a specialized device that is dedicated to performing one function very well. The Torrent VOD was specifically designed to stream media. Since it is not a normal multipurpose server, it is very easy to use. A user does not have to learn arcane commands or a new operating system environment.
Easy Administration
The Torrent VOD utilizes web-based administration. This means that it can be controlled from any computer that has a web browser. No special software needs to be installed. It can also be administered from any location on the network. The ease of use of the Torrent VOD lowers training costs and accelerates ramp up time. This means personnel will quickly learn how to use the Torrent 100 and start streaming immediately.
Flexibility
The Torrent VOD provides a great deal of flexibility. It will stream all major streaming formats including Microsoft Windows Media, Apple QuickTime, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2. All formats can be streamed simultaneously from a single Torrent 100. There is no need to have a separate server for every format. Fewer machines means less space used in data centers and less power consumed. Both result in lower operating costs.
Storage
The Torrent VOD offers several storage choices to fit into almost any environment. All Torrent VOD units have internal storage. There is a wide selection of hard disk drive sizes available. In addition, the Torrent VOD can be equipped with an optional SCSI interface that allows for any standard SCSI storage devices to be attached. If higher performance storage is needed, an optional Fiber Channel interface can also be used to connect any JBOD or RAID to the Torrent VOD. Finally, the Torrent VOD supports NFS mounted file systems. Existing network storage can be used for streaming files.
Reliability
The Torrent VOD is reliable. STARBAK has developed the Torrent VOD on a hardened embedded real time operating system. The software has been designed to provide reliable service to minimize disruption.
Easy Integration
The Torrent VOD makes it easy to incorporate streaming media into your web site. All normal web integration functions of Apple QuickTime and Windows Media are supported. This includes hyperlinks and embedding players into web pages. To simplify this process HTML hyperlinks can be generated automatically for insertion into the target web page.
Digital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management has become very important when dealing with rich media. The Torrent VOD allows the user to limit access of streams. In the event that an existing authentication server exists, the Torrent VOD can be setup to interface with that server seamlessly. Finally, the Torrent VOD fully supports Microsoft's Digital Rights Management.
Managed Stream Hosting
Managed Stream Hosting empowers the Torrent VOD Administrator to create individual user accounts. The users can then be responsible for managing and maintaining their own content, based on the quotas and permissions determined by the administrator. This reduces operating costs of the Torrent VOD and provides additional revenue streams for ISPs and other stream providers.
Live Streaming
The Torrent VOD can webcast both Windows Media and QuickTime for live events. Using standard encoders, the Torrent VOD can deliver the live video streams to vast audiences via unicast or multicast. It can deliver multiple unique live streams to numerous media players at different bit rates and different formats.
Upgradeable
Keep up to date on the latest developments. The Torrent VOD is completely field upgradeable. Software can be installed remotely to take advantage of new features.
