Technologies
Video Infrastructure
Professional video systems depend on networks, servers, storage and workstations working together reliably. These components carry video, support recording and analytics, and deliver live and recorded footage to operators.
Pacific Video Solutions provides independent consulting, assessment and troubleshooting across the infrastructure behind professional video environments.
Networks and Connectivity
Reliable transport for professional video
Video systems place continuous demands on network connections. Camera traffic, recording, playback and operator viewing all contribute to the bandwidth and performance the network must support.
We help evaluate connectivity, configuration and capacity to identify limitations and support reliable video delivery.
- IP networks, switching and VLANs
- Bandwidth and uplink capacity
- Unicast and multicast
- Copper, fibre and wireless transmission
- PoE and camera connectivity
- Packet loss, latency and intermittent connections
Servers and Storage
Infrastructure that supports reliable recording
Recording servers, management services and analytics depend on suitable processing resources and storage performance. Available disk space is only part of the picture. The system must also keep pace with incoming video and simultaneous playback and export activity.
- Server sizing and resource utilization
- Physical and virtual server environments
- Storage capacity and recording throughput
- Retention requirements and usable capacity
- Storage health and redundancy
- Expansion and upgrade planning
Workstations and Displays
Responsive video at the operator's workstation
Live viewing, playback and video walls place different demands on client hardware. Stream count, resolution, codecs and display layouts all influence how smoothly operators can view and interact with video.
- Workstation and VMS client performance
- CPU and GPU decoding resources
- Concurrent streams and display layouts
- Multiple monitors and video walls
- Display controllers and connectivity
- Hardware and driver compatibility
Capacity and Resilience
Plan for everyday operation and future growth
Infrastructure should support current workloads, future expansion and the demands placed on remaining equipment during a failure or maintenance event.
We help teams assess capacity, identify dependencies and evaluate practical improvements to reliability.
- Network, server and storage capacity
- Redundancy and failover requirements
- Power continuity and UPS considerations
- Single points of failure
- Monitoring and recovery planning
- Headroom for additional cameras, analytics and displays
Independent Technical Support
Understanding the infrastructure behind the symptoms
Camera disconnects, recording gaps and poor playback can originate in several parts of the infrastructure. We examine how the relevant systems interact to identify the source of a problem and provide clear practical recommendations.
IP Video Systems Troubleshooting investigates active faults. Professional Video Systems Consulting supports design and upgrade decisions. Video System Assessments review capacity, performance and resilience.
