I use my r620 server with e5 2640 v2 which has the decoding thing the version 1 of the processors doesnt, would it be better to switch to hardware and use blend or linear? I currently have it to software but my load averages have been higher. How do I set it to hardware, my raspi gave me that option now it just says software no hardware option.
I’m struggling to understand what you’re asking. Are you referring to enabling hardware transcoding on your DVR server, or hardware deciding on a client device? More clarity is needed.
Yes Im wondering is my server going to be better for hardware or software and i dont even have an option to try or test out hardware when my raspi had an option. My load averages were high so just didnt know if i had options to slow it down or not. was asking same as blend and linear what was better or worse.
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Generally, hardware is always preferred over software, barring any bugs with the hardware decoder. If the hardware option is not there, Channels doesn’t believe the server device supports it. Can you share more details on the processor it has? Does it support quick sync for sure?
Edit: googled the processor numbers you gave and found the link below. Unless I’m missing something, I don’t see quick sync support listed.
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You are correct in that that processor doesn't but I now have the v2 which does have the Quick Sync
That Xeon server does not have quick sync (no hardware video transcoding). OP is probably trying to transcode to multiple remote clients like you mentioned in a previous thread where I mentioned that the RPi can only do 1 at a time.
The Xeon might still be able to do a few if you put it on Blend (faster) and reduce the bitrate significantly on your remote clients (in playback/streaming quality).
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V2 is Ivy Bridge
https://technical.city/en/cpu/Core-i7-8700K-vs-Xeon-E5-2640-v2
basically, the Xeon series doesn't have integrated graphics, so no quick-sync
Dude you are amazing what great info!! So I only paid $30 to upgrade to V2 bc I was under the impression it had quick sync. So now what do I do lol I want to be able foe this to broadcast at least 4+ people. Would mine do that being its 2 cpus and i got 20 cores to it? Do I add a gpu to the server or just build a new computer ya think and ditch server?
4+ transcodes is demanding on any system. I have never tried it, so don't know what hardware is good for this. Can you stream it to the remote clients without the transcode? If not, did you try it with reduced bitrates on software Blend? You may have to look around the forum some more to see if anyone else is using a system that works for this.
I have a computer with this processor, its only 4 core, but would it work?
this shows I have quicksync...how do I turn it on I guess or turn on hardware?
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No, it says the i5 has QuickSync. The Xeon has no GPU support or features.
Another question i know there's been problems with HEVC type recordings. Which recordings record in HEVC? WHAT IS IT lol
HEVC is the "High Efficiency Video Codec", also known as MPEG H.265. It is the successor to AVC (Advanced Video Codec, MPEG H.264), which many people (wrongly) think of as MP4.
It is the video encoding used for ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, as well as 4K cable broadcasts. It is also commonly used for BluRay discs. It gives similarly sized files up to 1080p as H.264, but is much more efficient for higher resolutions, like 4K.
how do I know if i recorded in HEVC/ATSC 3.0? does locast or any certain channels record in HEVC?
As I mentioned prior, the only sources in the US presently of HEVC material is ATSC 3.0, or 4K cable feeds. Both sources require physical HDHomeRun tuners: a Quatro 4K is required to receive ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, which would present as a channel in the 100's; a Prime paired with a CableCARD is required to receive cable broadcasts, and very few (only Verizon/Frontier FiOS?) providers offer any 4K airings.
Locast only streams low bitrate AVC/H.264 video.
I believe some European broadcasters are transmitting HEVC over DVB-T2, but that has no bearing here in NA.
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So what I'm gathering from you that my Locast and my Dish do not record in HEVC and that my i5- 6th generation will work great as a hardware encoder with possibly 7 or more streams?
I said nothing of the sort!
If you truly need large quantities of remote hardware-transcoded streams, your best option is a newer generation Nvidia GPU. Check with the developers to ensure which Nvidia chipsets work with their build of Ffmpeg on which platforms, if that is a requirement.