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Cameras

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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Cisco Systems Release 4.2 manual Cameras, Video Encoders, Client PCs, 1-10

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Release 4.2/6.2 Americas HeadquartersCisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 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 C O N T E N T S Planning for Your InstallationMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management Configuring Network Settings Configuring ArchivesWhere to Go from Here Configuring VSMPreface OverviewOrganization Chapter 2, “Setting Up andObtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines How to Use this Manual OverviewHow to Use this Manual, page Planning for Your Installation, page C H A P T E RPlanning for Your Installation Installation” section on pageInstall, set up, and configure the system See Chapter 2, “Setting Up andItems Required for Installation Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform, pageInformation Required for Configuring VSM, page Items required for all installationsInformation Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform DescriptionInformation Required for Configuring VSM Table 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks Configuration TaskRequired Information Configuration Task Table 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks continuedIntroducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System Required InformationCisco VSM Cisco Multi Services PlatformComponent and Reference DescriptionCisco Multi Services Platform Cameras Video EncodersClient PCs 1-10Deployment Scenarios Motion JPEGH.264 MixedSingle Site Deployment Single Site Deployment, pageMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management, page 1-12Multiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management 1-131-14 Figure 1-3 Multiple Site Deployment-Centralized VSM Management1-15 Figure 1-4 Multiple Site Deployment-Distributed VSM ManagementChapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios OL-19733-01Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios 1-16OL-19733-01 Services Platform Setting Up and Configuring the MultiC H A P T E R TaskUnpacking the Multi Services Platform Unpacking the Multi Services Platform, pageMounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack, page Installing Hard Drives, pageProcedure Preparing to Rack Mount Mounting the Multi Services Platform in a RackPreparing to Rack Mount, page Rack Mounting, page Choosing a LocationGeneral Precautions Rack PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations 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 Procedure Installing Hard Drives2-10 Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services PlatformProcedure 2-11Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center, pageConfiguring Network Settings, page Setting the System Time, page Configuring NTP, pageThe server desktop appears 2-13Figure 2-5 Accessing the YaST Control Center Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-14Configuring Network Settings Procedure2-15 Figure 2-6 YaST Control Center WindowFigure 2-7 Accessing Network Configuration Options Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-16Step 4 Take these actions 2-17Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform2-18 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 2-20Procedure Setting the System Time2-21 Figure 2-12 Accessing System Time Options Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-22Figure 2-13 Clock and Time Zone Area 2-23Selecting UTC Configuring NTP 2-24Figure 2-16 Accessing NTP Options Procedure2-25 Figure 2-18 Choosing the During Boot Radio Button Figure 2-17 Advanced NTP Configuration Area2-26 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 2-29Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Where to Go from Here2-30 OL-19733-01Configuring VSM Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web PageSetting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page, 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 VSM Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager, pageConfiguring Archives, 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 Field3-11 Adding Video EncodersFigure 3-13 Choosing a VSVM Server Type Procedure 3-12The Encoders area appears 3-133-14 Figure 3-17 Choosing an Encoder Type3-15 Figure 3-18 Encoder Name FieldFigure 3-20 Host IP/Name Field 3-16Username Field Adding Analog Cameras 3-17Procedure 3-18Figure 3-26 Choosing to Add an Analog Camera 3-19Figure 3-27 Camera Name Field Status Enabled 3-20Figure 3-30 Encoder Drop-Down List 3-21Figure 3-31 Encoder Channel Drop-Down List Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM 3-22Figure 3-32 Server Drop-Down List Figure 3-33 Media Type Drop-Down List3-23 Figure 3-35 Resolution Drop-Down ListFigure 3-34 Format Drop-Down List Figure 3-36 Transport Option 3-24Figure 3-37 Bitrate Drop-Down List 3-25 Figure 3-38 Frame Rate Drop-Down ListAdding IP Cameras Procedure3-26 Quality SliderThe Administration area appears 3-27Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM 3-28Figure 3-42 Choosing to Add an IP/Network Camera Figure 3-43 Camera Name Field3-29 Figure 3-45 Camera Type Drop-Down ListChapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM 3-30Figure 3-46 Host IP-Name Field Figure 3-47 Status Drop-Down ListThe options in this list depend on the camera model that you chose 3-313-32 Figure 3-51 Resolution Drop-Down ListFigure 3-50 Format Drop-Down List Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM 3-33Figure 3-52 Transport Option Figure 3-53 Bitrate Drop-Down List3-34 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSMFigure 3-54 Frame Rate Drop-Down List 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 3-36Procedure Configuring Archives3-37 3-38 Figure 3-61 Choosing ArchivesFigure 3-62 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive 3-39Figure 3-63 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive 3-40 Figure 3-64 Archive Name Field3-41 Figure 3-66 Status Drop-Down ListFigure 3-67 Force Start Drop-Down List 3-42Figure 3-68 Keep On Server 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 3-45Where to Go from Here ProcedureStep 8 Click Submit 3-46Step 3 Click the camera from which you want to display video 3-473-48 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Where to Go from HereOL-19733-01