Which server better for transcoder ?

Wowza Streaming Engine
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Hi,

I am having difficulty in choosing to buy one server dedicated to transcode.

I’m considering one of HP server hardware as follows:

HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8

- Processor(s): (1) Intel® Xeon® E5-2609 (2.40GHz/4-core/10MB/6.4GT-s QPI/80W)

- Cache Memory: 10MB (1x10MB) Level 3

- Memory: 12GB (3x4GB) PC3L-10600R (DDR3-1333) Registered DIMMS

has anyone ever used this server to transcoder?

Maximum process input stream? Maximum output stream it can handle ?

Thanks.

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The E5 LGA2011 processor is ideal if you want two processors on the same motherboard. If you only plan to use one CPU, go with LGA 1155. An E3-1230 V2 Xeon will be cheaper, faster, and use less power.

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Hi

You can find the benchmark for hardware based on transcoding needs here,

https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-transcoder-performance-benchmark

If you choose to use hardware listed in the link above be sure to that you’re getting the correct hardware as some CPU’s have very similar names.

Jason

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Hi

The options would be :

Server 1: QuickSync

Server 2: CUDA

Server 3: default

Server 3: CUDA

Server 6: default

The choice is completely up to you and depends on what technology you are comfortable with and/or how much you’re willing to spend.

Jason

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Thanks for all your helps !

But if I use this server for transcoder, how many input stream it can transcode into 4 different bitrate? has anyone tried yet?

My Boss want a server can transcode 5 stream into 4 difference bitrate (5x4 stream) (50~70% CPU)

Thanks.