Cisco Systems Release 4.2 manual Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices

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Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform

Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices

Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices

After you mount the Multi Services Platform in a rack and install the hard drives, you are ready to connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the server, and to connect the server to power and to your network. To make these connections, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the appropriate ports on the back of the Multi Services Platform.

Step 2 Connect a Category 5 or higher network cable to either network port on the back of the Multi Services Platform and to your network switch.

Step 3 Take either of these actions to connect power to the Multi Services Platform:

•If your Multi Services Platform is configured with one power supply, connect the provided power cable to the power port on the back of the Multi Services Platform, then plug the cable into an electrical outlet.

•If your Multi Services Platform is configured with two power supplies, connect the two provided power cables to the two power ports on the back of the Multi Services Platform, then plug each cable into an electrical outlet.

Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform

After you connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the Multi Services Platform, and you connect it to power and to your network, you are ready to power on the server and perform the initial configuration that is required for Cisco VSM. Initial configuration involves setting options for the following:

•Network settings—Options that the Multi Services Platform requires to operate on you network.

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Contents Release 4.2/6.2 Page N T E N T S Configuring Archives Where to Go from Here Organization OverviewPreface Overview How to Use this ManualActivity Reference Planning for Your InstallationDescription Items Required for InstallationVsms Vsvm Vsom Information Required for Configuring VSM Configuration Task Required Information Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System Component and Reference Description Provided By Cisco VSMCisco Multi Services Platform Cameras Video EncodersClient PCs 264 Mixed Deployment ScenariosSingle Site Deployment Single Site Deployment with One Multi Services PlatformMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management Multiple Site Deployment-Centralized VSM Management Multiple Site Deployment-Distributed VSM Management OL-19733-01 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformUnpacking the Multi Services Platform Procedure Preparing to Rack Mount Mounting the Multi Services Platform in a RackRack 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 YaST Control Center Window Configuring Network SettingsYaST2 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 15 Change System Date and Time Window Configuring NTPTo 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 Setting the Vsom Log In Page as the Default Web Configuring VSMManagement Console Icon Choosing Operations Manager Choosing the Vsom Default Home Configuring VSMAccessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager Vsom Operator Adding ServersAccessing the Servers Area Choosing to Add a Server 10 Server Name Field 12 Host IP/Name Field 13 Choosing a Vsvm Server Type Adding Video EncodersProcedure 15 Accessing the Encoders Area 17 Choosing an Encoder Type 18 Encoder Name Field 20 Host IP/Name Field Adding Analog Cameras 22 New Password FieldAnalog 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 Administration area appears Configuring Archives61 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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