Use case
IPTV multicast monitoring: CC errors, RTP errors and packet loss
Watch hundreds of UDP/RTP streams for loss, delay and bitrate problems.
The problem
Why it happens
IPTV and contribution networks carry hundreds of multicast streams. One misconfigured switch or congested link causes packet loss that only some subscribers see. Without per-stream measurements, finding the cause is guesswork.
Sounds familiar?
- Pixelation on some channels at peak hours
- Multicast groups that silently stop
- Bitrate spikes or drops after a network change
- Increasing stream delay before a full outage
The KVARTA way
How we solve it
The TV Stream Monitor watches up to 500 UDP/RTP unicast or multicast streams per receiver, in SPTS and MPTS. The Gigabit Stream Monitor does the same for up to 100 streams at a lower cost. Both measure stream delay, RTP errors, CC errors and bitrate, and raise an alarm when a stream crosses your limits.
What is checked
- RTP errors and CC errors
- Stream delay
- Bitrate limits per stream
- SPTS and MPTS, unicast and multicast
Devices
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FAQ
Common questions
How many IPTV streams can one device watch?
Up to 500 streams per receiver on the TV Stream Monitor, and up to 100 on the Gigabit Stream Monitor.
Does it need a separate server or software?
No. Each device has its own web interface and SNMP. There is nothing to install.
Used by: IPTV and OTT providersTelecom operatorsCable TV operators
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