File Transfer Configuration

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Before using the file transfer feature, you will need to activate the file transfer feature and configure the following file transfer settings.
To activate and configure the file transfer feature:
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In the Settings page, click File Transfer & VOD.
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Select the Download checkbox to enable the download of files from the current Zixi Broadcaster.
3
Select HTTP Input checkbox to enable HTTP acceleration.
4
Select the Upload checkbox to enable the uploading of files by registered users to the current Zixi Broadcaster.
5
Specify additional optional file transfer setting parameters (see File Transfer Setting table below).
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Click Apply.
File Transfer Settings
Parameter
Description
Download
Enables the file transfer download from this Zixi Broadcaster.
HTTP Input
Enables HTTP acceleration mode. In this mode, instead of specifying a file location on the server’s hard disk, the Zixi Broadcaster receives an HTTP address from which it will retrieve the file and then transfer it to the Client. 
Upload
Enables the file transfer upload to this Zixi Broadcaster server.
Scan on startup
Enables indexing of the files in the VOD folder that have not been indexed during startup of the Zixi Broadcaster. 
HLS Indexing
Enables indexing of HLS streams. The indexing creates an M3U8 playlist file.
MPEG-DASH Indexing
Enables indexing of MPEG-DASH streams. 
Encrypt Downloads
Enables the Zixi auto encryption for all file transfer downloads.
HTTP Input
Enables HTTP acceleration mode. In this mode, instead of specifying a file location on the server’s hard disk, the Zixi Broadcaster receives an HTTP address from which it will retrieve the file and then transfer it to the Client. 
HTTP/Origin cache size [MB]
This setting is relevant for HTTP acceleration mode and/or Origin/Edge architecture, where the Zixi Broadcaster retrieves the file from another Origin or HTTP server and then delivers it to the Client. This setting determines the cache size allocation on the Zixi Broadcaster. The cache is used to accelerate the delivery of files that have been previously requested.
Initial bitrate [kbps]
Specifies the initial download bitrate. The recommended bitrate can be the bitrate of the stream. 
Max download speed [kbps]
Specifies the maximal download speed in Kbps for file transfer.
Max upload speed [kbps]
Specifies the maximal upload speed in Kbps for file transfer.
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Parameter	Description
Download	Enables the file transfer download from this Zixi Broadcaster.
HTTP Input	Enables HTTP acceleration mode. In this mode, instead of specifying a file location on the server’s hard disk, the Zixi Broadcaster receives an HTTP address from which it will retrieve the file and then transfer it to the Client.
Upload	Enables the file transfer upload to this Zixi Broadcaster server.
Scan on startup	Enables indexing of the files in the VOD folder that have not been indexed during startup of the Zixi Broadcaster.
HLS Indexing	Enables indexing of HLS streams. The indexing creates an M3U8 playlist file.
MPEG-DASH Indexing	Enables indexing of MPEG-DASH streams.
Encrypt Downloads	Enables the Zixi auto encryption for all file transfer downloads.
HTTP Input	Enables HTTP acceleration mode. In this mode, instead of specifying a file location on the server’s hard disk, the Zixi Broadcaster receives an HTTP address from which it will retrieve the file and then transfer it to the Client.
HTTP/Origin cache size [MB]	This setting is relevant for HTTP acceleration mode and/or Origin/Edge architecture, where the Zixi Broadcaster retrieves the file from another Origin or HTTP server and then delivers it to the Client. This setting determines the cache size allocation on the Zixi Broadcaster. The cache is used to accelerate the delivery of files that have been previously requested.
Initial bitrate [kbps]	Specifies the initial download bitrate. The recommended bitrate can be the bitrate of the stream.
Max download speed [kbps]	Specifies the maximal download speed in Kbps for file transfer.
Max upload speed [kbps]	Specifies the maximal upload speed in Kbps for file transfer.

Accelerated File Transfer

Uploading Files for File Transfer