Expanding VOD Storage to a NAS
Cablecast supports using a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to expand the storage available for Video on Demand (VOD) content. This is a great option if your VOD library is growing and your local server storage is running low.
If you haven't already configured your NAS as a File Store with Cablecast, be sure to follow the steps in the File Stores article first.
Create a NAS VOD File Store
Once your NAS is configured for use with Cablecast, do the following:
Go to Settings → System Settings → File Stores.
Click New File Store.
Name the File Store NAS VODs or something similar.
Select the VOD server (or the host VIOLite Omni if you are using an Omni configuration) from the Server dropdown.
Choose Active from the Type dropdown.
Choose VODs from the Purpose dropdown.
Click Add Mount, then set the Type to UNC.
In the Address field, enter the network path to your NAS share — for example, \\NAS-Server\CablecastShare. A UNC (Universal Naming Convention) path is the standard format for identifying shared network locations.
Enter the Username and Password for your NAS share.
Click OK.
Under VOD Configuration Storage Role, set the dropdown for VOD Configuration 1 to your preferred option.
Note
Use for New VODs makes this NAS your primary VOD storage location, where all new VOD files are written. Additional VOD Storage adds this NAS as an expansion location alongside your existing VOD store.
Click Save.
What to Expect
It typically takes a few minutes for the new NAS VOD File Store to begin checking in and for files to be playable on your Internet Channel. If you run into any errors or issues, reach out to Cablecast support at support@cablecast.tv — the team is happy to help investigate.
