SRT Gateway by CEF
SRT Gateway by CEF receives SRT and HLS and converts them to UDP unicast, multicast and HLS. It runs on a Raspberry Pi or a Linux server, managed from one cloud panel with automatic failover.
One reliable path from contribution to distribution.
Where SRT Gateway wins?
In any TV or video project where professional SRT feed is needed for UDP/HLS distribution.
Built for continuous 24/7 delivery, for any business like CATV, IPTV, OTT, Hospitality TV and more.
Cable TV operators
Receive contribution over SRT and output UDP multicast for your HeadEnd and multiplexers.
Hotels & hospitality
Bring the channel lineup in over SRT or HLS and deliver UDP or HLS to in-room TVs.
IPTV / OTT providers
Turn SRT and HLS sources into clean multicast or HLS for your network.
System integrators
Roll out a fleet of low-cost gateways and manage every site from one cloud panel.
How it works
From SRT / HLS contribution to UDP & HLS distribution
Ingest
Point the gateway at your SRT source in caller mode, or an HLS source. A full multiplex is split into programs automatically.
Convert
Each program becomes UDP unicast, UDP multicast or HLS, exactly how your network needs it.
Deliver & monitor
Stream 24/7 to your HeadEnd or TVs, with failover, live monitoring and email alerts on every program.
Features
Everything you need to run a channel around the clock
SRT input (caller)
Connect to your SRT source in caller mode, either a full multiplex or a single program.
HLS input
Pull an HLS source and turn it into UDP or a clean HLS output.
UDP unicast & multicast
Deliver to set-top boxes, multiplexers and middleware on your IP network.
HLS output
A ready-to-use HLS URL for every program.
Automatic failover
Primary and backup sources with automatic switchover and reconnect.
Real-time monitoring
Per-program bitrate, packet loss, RTT and jitter, all live.
Cloud fleet panel
See and configure every device remotely from one cloud dashboard.
Email alerts
Notified on signal loss, black screen or pixelation, per program.
Up to 20 / 250 streams
Up to 20 streams per Raspberry Pi, up to 250 on Linux.
HDMI output
Send a program to HDMI (H.264 / AAC) on Pi 5 and Linux; preview any program in the browser.
REST API
Automate configuration and provisioning from your own systems.
Per-device licensing
Each device is licensed individually and bound to its hardware.
Three ways to run it
Pick the hardware that fits the site
Raspberry Pi 5
Best performance, with HDMI output (H.264 / AAC) for local monitoring.
Raspberry Pi 4
The most affordable gateway, for up to 20 streams. (No HDMI output.)
Ubuntu Server
Run up to 250 streams on your own Linux server, with HDMI output. Capacity scales with your hardware.
Built for 24/7
Designed for round-the-clock delivery
Every capability is there to keep your channels on air. Automatic failover, live monitoring and per-program alerts come built in.
| Built for delivery | SRT Gateway by CEF | Traditional hardware gateway | Enterprise SRT gateway |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT → UDP unicast & multicast | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| HLS output | ✔ | partial | partial |
| Automatic failover | ✔ | partial | extra |
| Real-time monitoring & alerts | ✔ | extra | extra |
| Cloud fleet management | ✔ | ✘ | partial |
| Continuous 24/7 operation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |