97 Etere Multi-Channel Ingest - Server and Client - ETX based

Introduction to Etere Multi-Channel Ingest

Etere Multi-Channel Ingest Server is an advanced software solution designed for the centralized acquisition (ingest) of multimedia content in broadcast and media environments. The system enables the simultaneous capture of audio and video from multiple sources, including SDI, NDI and IP streams, supporting formats such as 4K, HD, and SD.

The server represents the core of the system. It is a 64-bit service capable of managing multiple ingest channels in parallel, ensuring high performance, reliability, and operational flexibility, even in mission-critical environments. All ingest-related functionalities—such as live recording, preview, metadata management, scheduling, and process automation—are centralized within a single integrated platform as part of the Etere ecosystem.

From a licensing perspective, the system is managed through a global Etere license, which enables the server functionality. In addition, the ETERE CAL Server license is required to allow the server to connect to the database.

User access and operational control are provided through remote clients, each requiring an Etere CAL (Client Access License) to connect to and interact with the system.

Furthermore, the "EA1378-Etere multichannel Player recorder Service" license is mandatory and required to run the Multi-Channel Ingest service.

Client-Server Architecture

The system is based on a client-server architecture, where the central server manages all ingest operations and system resources, while clients allow users to control and monitor activities from any workstation on the network.

This architecture provides several advantages:

• Centralized control of operations and configurations
  
• Enhanced security through user permissions and access policies
  
• Scalability, allowing multiple clients to be added without impacting the core system

Client Role

The Etere client serves as the operational interface used by users to manage ingest processes. Through the client, users can:

• configure and control ingest channels
  
• monitor incoming feeds in real time
  
• preview recorded content
  
• manage and edit metadata
  
• schedule and automate ingest operations
  

The client does not perform ingest operations directly; instead, it sends commands to the server and displays system status, enabling distributed and collaborative workflow management.

Summary

In summary, Etere Multi-Channel Ingest is a comprehensive platform for multi-channel content acquisition, built on a client-server architecture that separates processing from control. The server handles all critical operations and resource management, while clients provide flexible and secure access through CAL licensing, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements

The Etere Multi-Channel Ingest Service requires a properly sized system to ensure stable and reliable performance. The recommended minimum specifications are as follows:

• CPU: Intel Xeon 4314 (or equivalent)
• RAM: 64 GB
• Storage: Disk capacity must be sized according to the volume and format of the video files to be recorded
• Ingest Card: Professional video capture cards such as Blackmagic, AJA, or Bluefish
• Operating System: 64-bit Windows environment, specifically Windows Server 2016 or later or Windows 11

All required drivers for ingest hardware must be correctly installed and updated.

It is mandatory that all Windows updates are fully installed to ensure system stability, compatibility, and security.

If a GPU is used, it is recommended to adopt a professional solution such as NVIDIA Quadro P4000 or higher. In this case, the latest available GPU drivers must be installed and kept up to date to guarantee optimal performance.

These requirements may vary depending on the number of ingest channels, video resolution (SD, HD, 4K), encoding settings, and overall system workload. Proper system sizing is essential to ensure reliable and continuous ingest operations.