VideoShip
The VideoShip is an enterprise video workflow and distribution system. This connector allows you to monitor all File Transfers and UDP Video Streams. It allows a user to create a new stream or terminate an existing one.
About
The information displayed in this connector is delivered in different pages. The displayed information and settings of each page are described in the Usage section of this document.
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x [Obsolete] | Initial version. | - | - |
| 1.0.1.x [SLC Main] | Cassandra Compliant, use of options naming instead of display columns. | 1.0.0.5 | Lost of save data, trending and alarming |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1.x | No | Yes |
Configuration
Connections
This connector uses an HTTP connection and requires the following input during element creation:
HTTP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The polling IP or URL of the destination.
- IP port: The IP port of the destination.
- Bus address: If the proxy server has to be bypassed, specify bypassproxy.
Usage
File Transfers
Contains the File Transfers table. It includes the start Time the File Mbps, Site Name, VOD Server and the File Pct Over VSAT.
Only Active File Transfers are visible here.
Completed File Transfers
All completed Files (with a specified End-Time) will appear in this table and be kept by default for 1 week. This History Threshold is configurable.
The Clear button executes the History Threshold and removes invalid and old rows. Every Day the Clear command is automatically executed.
UDP Video Streams
Lists all Video Streams currently setup on the system. This includes their start Time, Stream Type, Site Name and VOD Server.
Streams can be created using the New Stream... page button, streams can be removed by clicking the Terminate button on the table.
Only Active Streams are visible here.
Completed Video UDP Stream
All completed streams (with a specified End-Time) will appear in this table and be kept by default for 1 week. This History Threshold is configurable.
The Clear button executes the History Threshold and removes invalid and old rows. Every Day the Clear command is automatically executed.
Sites
Lists all VideoShip Sites and their total File and Stream Activity. This table requires the user to load an Excel file that contains all Site IDs, Site Name and VOD Server name.
The Excel should have the following format:
SheetName: VideoShip Servers
Row 1 contains column names (names chosen are not important)
Column B should hold all VideoShip Site Names.
Column C should hold all VideoShip Site IDs.
Column D should hold all VOD Server names.
Version 1.0.1.1
Tables changed
| Parameter ID | Table Name | Display Key |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | VideoShip Sites | options=";naming=/91" |
| 300 | File Transfers | options=";naming=/303" |
| 350 | UDP Video Streams | options=";naming=/351" |
| 500 | Completed UDP Video Streams | options=";naming=/501" |
| 550 | Completed File Transfers | options=";naming=/551" |