EVS IP2Archive Version 1.2 - October 2012 User Manual - Manual (Page 6)

1. Introduction
1.1. About IP2Archive
IP2Archive is an add-on for IPDirector that facilitates the connectivity between IPDirector
and a third party hierarchical storage management system (HSM) and LTO tape library. It
allows easy archiving and (partial) restoring of video clips and makes it possible to keep
track of the archive and restore progress and status (in cache, online, offline, on tape) of
each video clip.
1.2. Requirements
1.2.1. Hardware Requirements
• A nearline storage should be present.
• An XTAccess server containing XTAccess should be present.
1.2.2. Software Requirements
• At least IPDirector 5.99.30 and 6.07.90 (API version).
• In IPDirector XTAccess must be configured for creation of low-resolution files.
• Remote access to the IP2Archive setup for EVS support and maintenance.
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