TiVo CacheCARD^TM With Network Interface

Tivo CacheCARD^TM With Network Interface

Caching - The Tivo database is large (512MB) and every user-interface operation goes back to hard drive to read from the database - the same hard drive that is already busy reading and writing multiple high bit-rate video streams.  The CacheCARD^TM caches the entire database in high speed SDRAM so all database reads can be fulfilled instantly, rather than joining the queue for access to the hard drive.  Database writes go directly to the hard drive so the Tivo database is always protected and is up-to-date on the hard drive.

The result?
A general speedup of the user-interface and halving the time of long operations such as re-arranging season passes.

Network - The CacheCARD^TM combines caching with high-speed 100baseTX Ethernet to network your TiVo.  The new design utilizes the full 32 bit wide bus to increase efficiency of network operations.  The Ethernet network interface lets you complete your daily call using your broadband network instead of your phone line.  Other mods such as TivoWeb can be installed to use your web browser to list your TiVo's content, schedule recordings, and even control your TiVo remotely.

•  Caches the entire TiVo database for increased user-interface response time.

•  Write-safe - database is always written to disk and protected.

•  Works with industry standard PC133 512MB SDRAM (customer supplied).

•  High speed 32-bit wide 100baseTX Ethernet.

•  Plugs directly into motherboard connector.

•  Designed for use in all Series1 TiVo's - Stand Alone, DirecTiVo, and UK.

•  Custom drivers installed from installation CD image (download)

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Installation of the CacheCARD^TM involves removing the cover from your TiVo.  This will void its warranty and will expose the power-supply and sharp metal edges of the case.  Due care must be taken when installing the card.  You also must remove the hard drive from your TiVo and install in a PC to update the custom software.

This product, like most all TiVo hacking items, requires some knowledge about networking and the TiVo.  ALL technical support will be handled on the TechnicalPeak Forum.  This is also the location for the CacheCard drivers.  Please post all questions on the forum and lots of people can help.  Once again, ALL technical support will be handled on the TechnicalPeak Forum.  Please post all questions on the forum and lots of people can help.

Please click the Add to Cart button ONLY after you have completely read, understand and agree with the paragraphs above.
 

Quantity	Description	Your Cost	Click To Buy
	CacheCARD v2.2 with Network Interface for Series 1 Stand Alone TiVo's and Series 1 DirecTiVo's - Requires customer supplied 512Mb Memory Module to function Select TiVo Model HDR110 HDR112 HDR212 HDR312 HDR612 PTV100 PTV300 SVR-2000 DSR6000 SAT-T60 GXCEBOT PVR10UK * * The TiVo model selection will be used for statistical coverage only -  there will be no difference in the CacheCARD shipped.	$94.95 In Stock
Requires 512Mb Memory Module to function (customer supplied)

Memory Module Required:
We currently are not selling memory modules since they are a commodity item that you can purchase from a variety of sources. Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max are usually good local stores to purchase memory from.  Kingston and Crucial are good mail order places to purchase memory from.  You will need a PC133 512MB SDRAM DIMM memory module - Parity is not used, both parity and non parity memory will work.

Installation Software and Instructions:
Please see the TechnicalPeak Forum for installation instructions and driver download links.

Network Connect Kit

The Network Connect Kit gives you a permanent RJ45 connection to your network interface card that can be mounted on the outside back of the TiVo.  This kit consists of an RJ45 to RJ45 Adapter and a short Patch Cable.  One end of the patch cable is inserted thru the square hole in the bottom of the TiVo under the fan and is plugged into the network interface card.  The other end of the patch cable is plugged into the RJ45 x RJ45 adapter and is zip tied on the back of the TiVo.  You can then plug your patch cable going to the network hub into the other side of the RJ45 jack on the adapter.

We also have quality patch cables in various lengths with boots on both ends.  Boots and cable are Gray in color.

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