Cisco Systems Release 4.2 manual Cameras, Video Encoders, Client PCs

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Chapter 1 Overview

Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System

Cameras

Cameras provide video images and, depending on the camera, audio. VSM supports a wide variety of fixed and movable pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) cameras of these types:

Analog cameras—Capture video and (on some models) audio and output this information in one or two analog streams (depending on the model). An analog camera requires a video encoder to convert this stream to a digital stream that can be processed by the IP network and VSM components.

Digital cameras—Also called IP cameras, these devices capture video and output this information in one or two digital streams (depending on the model).

For details about the features, functions, placement, installation, and operation, of a camera, see the documentation that is provided for the camera.

Video Encoders

Video encoders convert video streams from analog cameras into IP packets, compress these packets, and forward them to the network. An analog camera must be connected to a video encoder to operate with VSM.

Client PCs

Client PCs are computers that can connect to the network on which VSM runs and that you use to access various VSM features and perform various VSM operations. These PCs are identified as follows:

VSOM client PCs—Provide access to the VSOM web-based interface that you use to configure, manage, and operate VSM.

VSVM client PCs—Provides interactive access to live and recorded video, which you can display on configured monitors.

One PC can function as both a VSOM client and VSVM client simultaneously.

Cisco has verified the successful operation of dedicated client PCs that are configured as follows:

Operating system—Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2

 

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Contents Release 4.2/6.2 Page N T E N T S Configuring Archives Where to Go from Here Overview OrganizationPreface How to Use this Manual OverviewPlanning for Your Installation Activity ReferenceItems Required for Installation DescriptionVsms Vsvm Vsom Information Required for Configuring VSM Configuration Task Required Information Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System Cisco VSM Component and Reference Description Provided ByCisco Multi Services Platform Video Encoders CamerasClient PCs Deployment Scenarios 264 MixedSingle Site Deployment with One Multi Services Platform Single Site DeploymentMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management Multiple Site Deployment-Centralized VSM Management Multiple Site Deployment-Distributed VSM Management OL-19733-01 Services Platform Setting Up and Configuring the MultiUnpacking the Multi Services Platform Procedure Mounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack Preparing to Rack MountRack Precautions Rack Mounting Attaching Inner Rack Rails Outer Rack Rails Placing the Server in a rack Installing Hard Drives Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform YaST Control Center window appears, as shown in Figure Configuring Network Settings YaST Control Center WindowYaST2 window appears, as shown in Figure YaST2 Window Choosing a Network Card 10 Network Address Setup Area 11 Hostname and Name Server Configuration Area Setting the System Time Clock and Time Zone area appears, as shown in Figure 13 Clock and Time Zone Area Configuring NTP 15 Change System Date and Time WindowTo configure NTP, follow these steps 17 Advanced NTP Configuration Area New Synchronization area appears, as shown in Figure Check the Use for Initial Synchronization check box Where to Go from Here OL-19733-01 Configuring VSM Setting the Vsom Log In Page as the Default WebManagement Console Icon Choosing Operations Manager Configuring VSM Choosing the Vsom Default HomeAccessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager Adding Servers Vsom OperatorAccessing the Servers Area Choosing to Add a Server 10 Server Name Field 12 Host IP/Name Field Adding Video Encoders 13 Choosing a Vsvm Server TypeProcedure 15 Accessing the Encoders Area 17 Choosing an Encoder Type 18 Encoder Name Field 20 Host IP/Name Field 22 New Password Field Adding Analog CamerasAnalog Camera area appears 26 Choosing to Add an Analog Camera Status Enabled 30 Encoder Drop-Down List 32 Server Drop-Down List 34 Format Drop-Down List 36 Transport Option 38 Frame Rate Drop-Down List Adding IP Cameras 41 Accessing the IP/Network Cameras Area 42 Choosing to Add an IP/Network Camera 45 Camera Type Drop-Down List 46 Host IP-Name Field 48 Server Drop-Down List 50 Format Drop-Down List 52 Transport Option 54 Frame Rate Drop-Down List 56 Camera Requires Authentication Check Box Confirm Password field see -59, reenter the password Configuring Archives Administration area appears61 Choosing Archives 62 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive 64 Archive Name Field 66 Status Drop-Down List 67 Force Start Drop-Down List 69 Options for Configuring One or More Recording Periods Configuring VSM 70 Options for Configuring a Weekly Recording Schedule Configuring VSM Where to Go from Here 73 Displaying Configured Cameras OL-19733-01
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