This enables the Feeder to use two or more binary-identical streams for hitless failover. For additional information about hitless failover and redundancy options, refer to the ZR Guide.
To Add a Failover Stream:
- In the Zixi Feeder Inputs page, click the + New Input button in the Menu bar.
The Add Input window is displayed:
- Enter the unique Input Name (an internal name) for the Feeder.
- Select Failover for the Input Source.
- Specify the Search window [ms] (see Input Stream Parameters Table below for details).
- Specify the Max bitrate [kbps] (see Input Stream Parameters Table below for details).
- Click the
button.
The Source field is shown, with a dropdown list of available Sources.
- Select a Sources source from the list of Sources.
- Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each Source that you would like to add to this Input.
- Select the checkbox next to the Source/s that you would like to designate as a backup.
- Click OK.
The “Input added” message appears on the top of the screen.
The Failover Stream is added to the Zixi Feeder and now appears in the list of streams available in the Zixi Feeder inputs screen.
Input Stream Parameters Table
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Search window [ms] | The time period for which packets are compared. |
Max bitrate [kbps] | Specify the maximum expected bitrate for memory allocation. Recommended: 2X the actual bitrate, which will prevent buffer overruns. |
Source | Specify each Source that you would like to add to this Failover stream. |
Backup (checkbox) | Select the Source/s that you would like to designate as a backup. |