4 Key Points Driving the Performance of FS Video Streaming Solution

Data-intensive services like 4K and 8K video streaming are reshaping the digital landscape, demanding more from network infrastructure than ever before. The FS Video Streaming Solution steps up to the challenge, delivering robust network support with four distinct advantages. Dive into the details of this cutting-edge solution in this comprehensive article.

Manage Complexity by FS Video Streaming Solution

Data centres today face significant challenges in managing video streaming services, particularly regarding network scalability and bandwidth management. FS is committed to addressing these issues, offering tailored hardware and software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

The video streaming solution is designed to be both efficient and scalable, leveraging spine and leaf architecture. This approach ensures optimal performance by distributing network traffic effectively and providing the flexibility needed to adapt to growing demands.

• Spine Layer: Powered by N8550 series switches, ensuring lightning-fast and stable data transfers.

• Access Layer: Enhanced with N8550 and N5850 series switches, connecting servers and storage devices, and bolstered by MLAG technology for redundancy and bandwidth.

• Network Virtualization: VXLAN technology paves the way for large-scale virtual machine deployments.

The solution also includes a dedicated storage and business network, as well as an Out Of Band Network for remote device management. Virtual machines and personal computers can be connected to the network through the access layer. The 10G to 100G rate modules selected in the solution ensure that the entire network transmission reaches a high performance level. In addition, the AmpCon™ management platform provides unified monitoring and management to ensure high availability and performance of the data center network.

Explore FS Video Streaming Solution Key Points

FS video streaming solution supports modern data centres with advanced switches, high speed modules, the PicOS® operating system, and the AmpCon™ management platform. These key points ensure high-quality and reliable video streaming services.

Advanced Switches Realize Powerful Performance

Built with PicOS® switches, FS video streaming solution takes full advantage of advanced switching technology to enable 100G streaming media networks. The N8560-64C and N8560-32C are 100G switches for Spine and Leaf layers, featuring Broadcom chipsets for high-speed, low-latency data exchange with MLAG and EVPN-VXLAN support. The N5860-48SC is a 48-port L3 switch with MLAG/stacking, ideal for Leaf layer redundancy and bandwidth. The S3900-48T6S-R, a 48-port Gigabit L2+ switch, supports VoIP for efficient edge network deployment.

How do PicOS® switches enable high-performance, low-latency networks for video streaming services?

• Adequate bandwidth for video streams with the 100G N8560 series.

• Network reliability and fault tolerance through MLAG.

• Enhanced flexibility and scalability with EVPN-VXLAN.

• Stable support for video streaming continuity and efficiency with the N5860-48SC and S3900-48T6S-R at Leaf and edge layers.

Modules That Drive Data to High-Speed and Efficiency

Regarding modules, the solution mainly uses the 10G-100G modules. The spine and leaf layers predominantly utilise QSFP-SR4-100G and SFP-25GSR-85 modules. These modules leverage the high-speed data transmission and low power consumption characteristics of Macom, Semtech, and Maxim chips, along with the high modulation depth and frequency stability of EML and DFB lasers. This combination provides the necessary high bandwidth and low latency for the video streaming solution. The COB and BOX packaging processes further enhance the stability and optical performance of these modules.

Additionally, the storage network layer and access layer utilise SFP-10GSR-85 and SFP-10G-T modules. Their adaptability and adaptive multi-rate capabilities ensure seamless integration with existing network infrastructure and flexible rate upgrades. The comprehensive application of these modules provides a solid guarantee for the stable and efficient transmission of video streaming services in various environments.

The Operating System That Flexes with Your Network

The PicOS® software plays an essential role in this video streaming solution. It not only provides a stable and robust foundation for the entire network architecture but also ensures the efficient operation of streaming services and the best user experience through its advanced features and capabilities. It offers the following key advantages:

• Interoperability: Supports a variety of protocols for seamless integration with different devices, simplifying network upgrades.

• Network virtualisation: Utilises EVPN-VXLAN technology for business scalability and flexibility in virtual machine migration.

• Network redundancy: MLAG technology ensures high availability and reduces the risk of network downtime.

• Network efficiency: Supports IGMP and PIM protocols to optimise multicast transmission and enhance bandwidth utilisation efficiency.

Designed with the needs of modern data centres in mind, PicOS® continuously pursues flexible network management, and high reliability. By integrating the latest network technologies, PicOS® can support large-scale virtualisation environments, optimise resource allocation and dynamic adjustment, while maintaining system stability and security.

AmpCon™: The Essence of Effortless Network Management

The FS video streaming solution also includes the AmpCon™ management platform, whose intelligent management capabilities are crucial for optimising streaming media networks. Key advantages include:

• Zero-touch configuration: Supports remote secure expansion, simplifying network deployment and ensuring quick response and flexible adjustment.

• Configuration management: Automatically pushes updates and patches, reducing manual operations. It also performs automatic configuration backups and compliance cheques to ensure network stability.

• Virtualisation environment optimisation: The PicOS®-V pre-configuration feature enhances data centre migration efficiency, accelerates new environment deployment, and strengthens network adaptability and scalability.

These features of the AmpCon™ management platform provide strong technical support for streaming service providers facing increasing data traffic and user demands, ensuring the continuity, stability, and efficiency of services.

Comprehensive Advantages of FS Video Streaming Solution

Using the four key points mentioned, the FS video streaming solution provides an efficient, stable, and scalable network environment for data centres through its advanced technical architecture and powerful management platform. Here are its main advantages:

• 1. Unified Operating System: All Spine and Leaf switches run on the PicOS® operating system, standardising command lines and simplifying management.

• 2. Scalable Architecture: The Spine-Leaf design allows for flexible expansion to accommodate business growth needs and enables remote configuration via the AmpCon™ platform.

• 3. VXLAN Technology: Supports hot migration of virtual machines and network expansion, achieving seamless connectivity and optimal resource allocation within the data centre.

• 4. M-LAG Technology: Enhances network redundancy and bandwidth through link aggregation, reducing the risk of failure and ensuring smooth video playback.

• 5. High-Performance Hardware: Switches equipped with Broadcom chips offer high bandwidth and low latency, improving network performance.

• 6. Local Technical Services: FS's local service team provides comprehensive technical support from design to deployment, ensuring the smooth implementation of the solution.

These advantages collectively form the core competitiveness of the FS video streaming solution, ensuring the network's efficiency, stability, and scalability, meeting the needs of modern data centres.

Ready to Elevate Your Data Centre's Performance?

FS video streaming solution combines advanced technology with a Spine and Leaf architecture, delivering a scalable and efficient network for data centres. It's designed to handle the complexities of high-quality video streaming, ensuring both performance and reliability.

If you're interested in enhancing your data centre's capabilities, please visit fs.com for more information or contact our team to discuss your specific needs.