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Component and Reference

Chapter 1 Overview

Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System

provide additional overview information about each component. Your IP network may also include switches, routers, servers, and other network infrastructure hardware and software components.

Table 1-5	Cisco Video Surveillance System Components

Component and Reference		Description	Provided By

Cisco VSM, page 1-8.		A suite of software components	Cisco.
		that enable configuration,
		administration, management,
		and operation of video
		surveillance solutions.

Cisco Multi Services Platform,		Servers that run VSM software	Cisco.
page 1-9.		and provide video recording
		and storage.

Cameras, page 1-10.		Available as analog or IP	Cisco or
		devices, cameras capture video	third parties.
		surveillance that you can view
		and record.

Video Encoders, page 1-10.		Process incoming video signals	Cisco or
		from analog cameras and	third parties.
		convert them to IP video
		signals.

Client PCs, page 1-10.		VSOM client PCs provide	Third
		access the VSOM web-based	parties.
		interface. VSVM client PCs
		provide access to and control of
		live and recorded video.

Cisco VSM

Cisco VSM comprises a suite of software modules that function with other devices in an IP network to support video transmission, monitoring, recording, archiving, and display. In addition, VSM provides a comprehensive set of features and functions for configuring, administering, managing, and performing day-to-day operations of a video surveillance solution.

The VSM software components include the following:

	Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide, Release 4.2/6.2
1-8	OL-19733-01

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Contents

Cisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA Release 4.2/6.2Americas Headquarters 800 553-NETS 6387 Fax 408THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS Multiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management Planning for Your InstallationC O N T E N T S Where to Go from Here Configuring Network SettingsConfiguring Archives Configuring VSMOrganization PrefaceOverview Chapter 2, “Setting Up andObtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines How to Use this Manual, page Planning for Your Installation, page How to Use this ManualOverview C H A P T E RInstall, set up, and configure the system Planning for Your InstallationInstallation” section on page See Chapter 2, “Setting Up andInformation Required for Configuring VSM, page Items Required for InstallationInformation Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform, page Items required for all installationsInformation Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform DescriptionInformation Required for Configuring VSM Required Information Configuration TaskTable 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System Configuration TaskTable 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks continued Required InformationComponent and Reference Cisco VSMCisco Multi Services Platform DescriptionCisco Multi Services Platform Client PCs CamerasVideo Encoders 1-10H.264 Deployment ScenariosMotion JPEG MixedMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management, page Single Site DeploymentSingle Site Deployment, page 1-12Multiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management 1-131-14 Figure 1-3 Multiple Site Deployment-Centralized VSM ManagementChapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios 1-15Figure 1-4 Multiple Site Deployment-Distributed VSM Management OL-19733-01OL-19733-01 1-16Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios C H A P T E R Services PlatformSetting Up and Configuring the Multi TaskMounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack, page Unpacking the Multi Services PlatformUnpacking the Multi Services Platform, page Installing Hard Drives, pageProcedure Preparing to Rack Mount, page Rack Mounting, page Preparing to Rack MountMounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack Choosing a LocationRack Mounting Considerations Rack PrecautionsGeneral Precautions Rack Mounting Procedureb. Slide the rail toward to front of the chassis b. Attach the outer rack rails to the rack, following these guidelines Figure 2-3 Placing the Server in a rack 2-10 Installing Hard DrivesProcedure Procedure Connecting to Power, the Network, and External DevicesPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-11Configuring Network Settings, page Setting the System Time, page Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control CenterPowering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center, page Configuring NTP, pageThe server desktop appears 2-13Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-5 Accessing the YaST Control CenterChapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform 2-142-15 Configuring Network SettingsProcedure Figure 2-6 YaST Control Center WindowPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-7 Accessing Network Configuration OptionsChapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform 2-16Step 4 Take these actions 2-172-18 Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-9 Choosing a Network Carda. Click the Static Address Setup radio button 2-19Step 6 In the Routing Configuration area, take these actions 2-202-21 Setting the System TimeProcedure Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-12 Accessing System Time OptionsChapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform 2-22Selecting UTC 2-23Figure 2-13 Clock and Time Zone Area Configuring NTP 2-242-25 ProcedureFigure 2-16 Accessing NTP Options 2-26 Figure 2-17 Advanced NTP Configuration AreaFigure 2-18 Choosing the During Boot Radio Button Step 7 The New Synchronization area appears, as shown in Figure 2-27c. Check the Use for Initial Synchronization check box 2-28Where to Go from Here 2-292-30 Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformWhere to Go from Here OL-19733-01Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page, page Configuring VSMSetting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page Configuring VSM, page Where to Go from Here, pageStep 2 Take either of these actions to access the Management Console Figure 3-3 Choosing Operations Manager Configuring Archives, page Configuring VSMAccessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager, page Adding Servers, page Adding Video Encoders, pageAccessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager ProcedureAdding Servers ProcedureThe Administration area appears Figure 3-8 Choosing to Add a Server Figure 3-9 Choosing a VSMS Server TypeFigure 3-10 Server Name Field Description Field3-10 Figure 3-12 Host IP/Name FieldFigure 3-13 Choosing a VSVM Server Type Adding Video Encoders3-11 Procedure 3-12The Encoders area appears 3-133-14 Figure 3-17 Choosing an Encoder Type3-15 Figure 3-18 Encoder Name FieldUsername Field 3-16Figure 3-20 Host IP/Name Field Adding Analog Cameras 3-17Procedure 3-18Figure 3-27 Camera Name Field 3-19Figure 3-26 Choosing to Add an Analog Camera Status Enabled 3-20Figure 3-31 Encoder Channel Drop-Down List 3-21Figure 3-30 Encoder Drop-Down List Figure 3-32 Server Drop-Down List Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-22 Figure 3-33 Media Type Drop-Down ListFigure 3-34 Format Drop-Down List Figure 3-35 Resolution Drop-Down List3-23 Figure 3-37 Bitrate Drop-Down List 3-24Figure 3-36 Transport Option 3-25 Figure 3-38 Frame Rate Drop-Down List3-26 Adding IP CamerasProcedure Quality SliderThe Administration area appears 3-27Figure 3-42 Choosing to Add an IP/Network Camera Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-28 Figure 3-43 Camera Name Field3-29 Figure 3-45 Camera Type Drop-Down ListFigure 3-46 Host IP-Name Field Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-30 Figure 3-47 Status Drop-Down ListThe options in this list depend on the camera model that you chose 3-31Figure 3-50 Format Drop-Down List Figure 3-51 Resolution Drop-Down List3-32 Figure 3-52 Transport Option Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-33 Figure 3-53 Bitrate Drop-Down ListFigure 3-54 Frame Rate Drop-Down List Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-34 Step 7 In the Camera requires authentication area in the Camera Type tab, take these actions 3-35d. In the Confirm Password field see Figure 3-59, reenter the password 3-363-37 Configuring ArchivesProcedure 3-38 Figure 3-61 Choosing ArchivesFigure 3-63 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive 3-39Figure 3-62 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive 3-40 Figure 3-64 Archive Name Field3-41 Figure 3-66 Status Drop-Down ListFigure 3-68 Keep On Server Drop-Down List 3-42Figure 3-67 Force Start Drop-Down List 1. Click the Simple Schedule radio button 3-431. Click the Recurring Schedule radio button 3-441. Click the Continuous Loop radio button 3-45Step 8 Click Submit Where to Go from HereProcedure 3-46Step 3 Click the camera from which you want to display video 3-47OL-19733-01 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Where to Go from Here3-48