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Connecting to Power, the Network, and External Devices

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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Americas Headquarters Release 4.2/6.2Cisco 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 Planning for Your Installation C O N T E N T SMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management Configuring Archives Configuring Network SettingsWhere to Go from Here Configuring VSMOverview PrefaceOrganization Chapter 2, “Setting Up andObtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Overview How to Use this ManualHow to Use this Manual, page Planning for Your Installation, page C H A P T E RInstallation” section on page Planning for Your InstallationInstall, set up, and configure the system See Chapter 2, “Setting Up andInformation Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform, page Items Required for InstallationInformation Required for Configuring VSM, page Items required for all installationsDescription Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services PlatformInformation Required for Configuring VSM Configuration Task Table 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration TasksRequired Information Table 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks continued Configuration TaskIntroducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System Required InformationCisco Multi Services Platform Cisco VSMComponent and Reference DescriptionCisco Multi Services Platform Video Encoders CamerasClient PCs 1-10Motion JPEG Deployment ScenariosH.264 MixedSingle Site Deployment, page Single Site DeploymentMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management, page 1-121-13 Multiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM ManagementFigure 1-3 Multiple Site Deployment-Centralized VSM Management 1-14Figure 1-4 Multiple Site Deployment-Distributed VSM Management 1-15Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios OL-19733-011-16 Chapter 1 Overview Deployment ScenariosOL-19733-01 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services PlatformC H A P T E R TaskUnpacking the Multi Services Platform, page Unpacking the Multi Services PlatformMounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack, page Installing Hard Drives, pageProcedure Mounting the Multi Services Platform in a Rack Preparing to Rack MountPreparing to Rack Mount, page Rack Mounting, page Choosing a LocationRack Precautions General PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Procedure Rack Mountingb. 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 Installing Hard Drives Procedure2-10 Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Connecting to Power, the Network, and External DevicesProcedure 2-11Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center, page Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control CenterConfiguring Network Settings, page Setting the System Time, page Configuring NTP, page2-13 The server desktop appearsChapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-5 Accessing the YaST Control CenterPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-14Procedure Configuring Network Settings2-15 Figure 2-6 YaST Control Center WindowChapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-7 Accessing Network Configuration OptionsPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-162-17 Step 4 Take these actionsPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform2-18 Figure 2-9 Choosing a Network Card2-19 a. Click the Static Address Setup radio button2-20 Step 6 In the Routing Configuration area, take these actionsSetting the System Time Procedure2-21 Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Figure 2-12 Accessing System Time OptionsPerforming the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2-222-23 Figure 2-13 Clock and Time Zone AreaSelecting UTC 2-24 Configuring NTPProcedure Figure 2-16 Accessing NTP Options2-25 Figure 2-17 Advanced NTP Configuration Area Figure 2-18 Choosing the During Boot Radio Button2-26 2-27 Step 7 The New Synchronization area appears, as shown in Figure2-28 c. Check the Use for Initial Synchronization check box2-29 Where to Go from HereWhere to Go from Here Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform2-30 OL-19733-01Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page Configuring VSMSetting 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 Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager, page Configuring VSMConfiguring Archives, page Adding Servers, page Adding Video Encoders, pageProcedure Accessing Video Surveillance Operations ManagerProcedure Adding ServersThe Administration area appears Figure 3-9 Choosing a VSMS Server Type Figure 3-8 Choosing to Add a ServerDescription Field Figure 3-10 Server Name FieldFigure 3-12 Host IP/Name Field 3-10Adding Video Encoders 3-11Figure 3-13 Choosing a VSVM Server Type 3-12 Procedure3-13 The Encoders area appearsFigure 3-17 Choosing an Encoder Type 3-14Figure 3-18 Encoder Name Field 3-153-16 Figure 3-20 Host IP/Name FieldUsername Field 3-17 Adding Analog Cameras3-18 Procedure3-19 Figure 3-26 Choosing to Add an Analog CameraFigure 3-27 Camera Name Field 3-20 Status Enabled3-21 Figure 3-30 Encoder Drop-Down ListFigure 3-31 Encoder Channel Drop-Down List 3-22 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSMFigure 3-32 Server Drop-Down List Figure 3-33 Media Type Drop-Down ListFigure 3-35 Resolution Drop-Down List 3-23Figure 3-34 Format Drop-Down List 3-24 Figure 3-36 Transport OptionFigure 3-37 Bitrate Drop-Down List Figure 3-38 Frame Rate Drop-Down List 3-25Procedure Adding IP Cameras3-26 Quality Slider3-27 The Administration area appears3-28 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSMFigure 3-42 Choosing to Add an IP/Network Camera Figure 3-43 Camera Name FieldFigure 3-45 Camera Type Drop-Down List 3-293-30 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSMFigure 3-46 Host IP-Name Field Figure 3-47 Status Drop-Down List3-31 The options in this list depend on the camera model that you choseFigure 3-51 Resolution Drop-Down List 3-32Figure 3-50 Format Drop-Down List 3-33 Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSMFigure 3-52 Transport Option Figure 3-53 Bitrate Drop-Down ListChapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM 3-34Figure 3-54 Frame Rate Drop-Down List 3-35 Step 7 In the Camera requires authentication area in the Camera Type tab, take these actions3-36 d. In the Confirm Password field see Figure 3-59, reenter the passwordConfiguring Archives Procedure3-37 Figure 3-61 Choosing Archives 3-383-39 Figure 3-62 Choosing to Schedule a New ArchiveFigure 3-63 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive Figure 3-64 Archive Name Field 3-40Figure 3-66 Status Drop-Down List 3-413-42 Figure 3-67 Force Start Drop-Down ListFigure 3-68 Keep On Server Drop-Down List 3-43 1. Click the Simple Schedule radio button3-44 1. Click the Recurring Schedule radio button3-45 1. Click the Continuous Loop radio buttonProcedure Where to Go from HereStep 8 Click Submit 3-463-47 Step 3 Click the camera from which you want to display videoChapter 3 Configuring VSM Where to Go from Here 3-48OL-19733-01