I believe Netflix is the main channel for many network users to watch TV shows. A Reddit user named PoisonWaffe3 recently got a 2013 Netflix cache server, which was completely wiped from data after it was retired from the Netflix service. , a hardware device the size of a console has become the main focus behind Netflix’s operation. What’s so special about this device?
This device, called the Open Connect Appliance, is part of Netflix Open Connect, which is also a globally distributed CDN. Netflix has documentation on the Open Connect program, but little is known about what the Open Connect device actually looks like and what it consists of. The netizen mentioned in the share that the Open Connect device has a fairly standard SuperMicro motherboard, uses Intel Xeon CPU (E5 2650L v2), 64GB DDR3 memory, 36 Western Digital 7.2TB (7200 RPM) hard drives, Six 500GB SSDs from Micron Technology, a pair of 750W power connectors, and a four-port 10Gb Ethernet card.
Netflix works with thousands of network providers around the world to deliver the same Open Connect equipment to eligible network providers using interconnected locations on the network, and all Netflix content is provided from local Open Connect equipment, not directly connected to Netflix.
PoisonWaffle3 was able to get this Netflix cache server precisely because it works for an ISP. He pointed out that the cache server contains 262TB of raw storage capacity. Some netizens have suggested that PoisonWaffle3 use this device to find cryptocurrency and act as a server for Plex streaming. How do you think it should be used?
source:Vice through Science and technology news
Image credit: REDDIT / POSONWAFFLE3
