Streaming Media Tips
Drobo How-To Guide On Streaming Media from Drobo/Drobo S to Game Consoles
- Streaming Media from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Using Majestic Media Server
- Streaming Media from Drobo to Xbox 360 Using Serviio Media Server
- Streaming Media from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Using TVersity Media Server
- Streaming Media from Drobo to Xbox 360 Using TVeristy Media Server
Streaming Media from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Using Majestic Media Server
Majestic Media Server is a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) media server application, which is installed directly on a Mac OS computer and allows streaming of iTunes, iPhoto, and other media content to devices that support UPnP, including the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console. This guide explains how to configure the Majestic Media Server to stream media from a Mac-connected Drobo or Drobo S to a PS3.
System Requirments:
- Drobo or Drobo S storage array
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X 10.6.6 or higher
- Majestic Media Server version 1.2.6 or higher
- Sony PlayStation 3 game console
- Wired or wireless network connecting devices
How-To Guide Documentation:
Using Majestic Media Server from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Datasheet (.PDF)
Streaming Media from Drobo to Xbox 360 Using Serviio Media Server
Serviio is a free Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server application that is installed directly on a Windows computer and allows streaming of media files (music, photos, or videos) across the network to any DLNAcertified device including the Microsoft Xbox 360 game console. This guide explains how to configure the Serviio media server to stream media from a PC-connected Drobo or Drobo S to an Xbox 360.
Note: The latest version of Serviio is available as a free download directly from the Serviio website (http://www.serviio.org).
System Requirments:
- Drobo or Drobo S storage array
- Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer
- Serviio media server application v0.4.2 or higher
- Microsoft Xbox 360 game console
- Wired or wireless network connecting devices
How-To Guide Documentation:
Using Serviio Media Server from Drobo to Xbox 360 Datasheet (.PDF)
Streaming Media from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Using TVersity Media Server
TVersity is a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server application that is installed directly on a Windows computer and allows streaming of media files (music, photos, or videos) across the network to any DLNA-certified device including the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) game console. This guide explains how to configure the TVersity media server to stream media from a PC-connected Drobo or Drobo S to a PS3.
System Requirments:
- Drobo or Drobo S storage array
- Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher
- TVersity media server v1.9.3 or higher
- Sony PlayStation 3 game console
- Wired or wireless network connecting devices
How-To Guide Documentation:
Using TVersity Media Server from Drobo to PlayStation 3 Datasheet (.PDF)
Streaming Media from Drobo to Xbox 360 Using TVeristy Media Server
TVersity is a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server application that is installed directly on a Windows computer and allows streaming of media files (music, photos, or videos) across the network to any DLNA-certified device including the Microsoft Xbox 360 game console. This guide explains how to configure the TVersity media server to stream media from a PC-connected Drobo or Drobo S to an Xbox 360.
Note: TVersity offers a free edition and a paid Pro edition of their media server application. Both editions stream media from a PC-connected Drobo to an Xbox 360. The Pro edition adds features including video streaming to mobile iOS devices and premium content from providers such as CBS, ESPN, and Hulu. The latest versions of TVersity are available as free downloads directly from the TVersity website (http://www.tversity.com).
System Requirments:
- Drobo or Drobo S storage array
- Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer
- Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher
- Microsoft DirectX 9.0 or higher
- TVersity media server v1.9.3 or higher
- Microsoft Xbox 360 game console
- Wired or wireless network connecting devices
How-To Guide Documentation:
Using TVeristy Media Server from Drobo to Xbox 360 Datasheet (.PDF)