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Table 1. VOD-W Server Models
Model
Hardware
VOD-50W
Dell PowerEdge 1850
Dell PowerEdge 1950
VOD-125W Dell PowerEdge 2850
Dell PowerEdge 2950
VOD-300W Dell PowerEdge 2850
Dell PowerEdge 2950
Table 2. VOD-W Server Specifications
Model
Operating System
VOD-50W
Win Server 2003
Web Edition
VOD-125W Win Server 2003
Web Edition
VOD 300-W Win Server 2003
Web Edition
Server Compatibility
The VOD-W servers are compatible with the following VBrick devices:
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VBrick EtherneTV Portal Server – v3.1.0 or later (see note below).
•
VBrick Set Top Box – v3.7.2 or later.
•
VBrick Decoders – MPEG-1/MPEG-2 via Multicast; MPEG-4 via RTSP.
Note The secure web interface to the Portal Server and the secure URL features require
Portal Server 4.2.1 or higher, as does automatic streaming to Internet clients over
HTTP.
System Requirements
The VOD-W server has been tested to provide the specified performance (50, 125, or 300
Mbps) with no additional software installed. Be aware that the installation of virus scanners or
security software that consume system I/O resources may have an adverse impact on streaming
performance. These components are not tested by VBrick and you should test the VOD-W for
performance and reliability after installing them. If additional programs are installed, it may
be necessary to re-install the VOD software and the database in order to restore proper
operation. Contact VBrick Support Services for more information.
External Storage
Although VBrick currently supports all of the external storage devices shown in shown in
Table 3, VBrick has transitioned to PowerVault MD1000 storage devices and all storage
shipped with servers after the date of this publication will be MD1000 devices. VBrick will
2
Max Throughput
50 Mbps
125 Mbps
300 Mbps
O/S Drives
Internal Content Drives
1 Drive
1 Drive
2 Drives RAID1 4 Drive Hardware RAID5
2 Drives RAID1 4 Drive Hardware RAID5
Max Users
50
125
300
© 2008 VBrick Systems, Inc.
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