segmenter_inactive_timeout

The segmenter_inactive_timeout directive in the Kaltura Media Framework configuration defines the duration for which a segmenter can remain inactive before it is automatically terminated. This timeout is crucial for optimizing resource utilization by ensuring that segmenters that are not actively processing any streams are not unnecessarily consuming system resources. The timeout is specified as a time value, allowing administrators flexibility in defining how long to wait before considering a segmenter inactive.

When this timeout is reached, the segmenter will effectively stop its associated operations, which includes releasing any resources it was using. This feature is particularly beneficial in a distributed media processing environment where resources may be dynamically allocated based on streaming demand. By configuring an appropriate timeout, users can balance between the responsiveness of their streaming applications and the efficiency of resource allocation.

This directive only accepts one argument, which must be a valid time value (for example, 30s for thirty seconds). Proper configuration is essential to avoid prematurely terminating segmenters that may still be required for ongoing media processing tasks.