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Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform

Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform

•System time and date—Time and date in the location that the Multi Services Platform is to operate.

•Network Time Protocol (NTP)—Options that the Multi Services Platform requires to synchronize its clock with an NTP server. Configuring NTP is optional but recommended.

The following sections describe in detail how to perform the initial configuration of a Multi Services Platform:

•Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center, page 2-12

•Configuring Network Settings, page 2-15

•Setting the System Time, page 2-21

•Configuring NTP, page 2-24

If you already collected the configuration values that are described in the “Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform” section on page 1-4, refer to that information as you perform the following procedures.

Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center

After you connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to your Multi Services Platform, and connect it to power and to your network, you are ready perform the initial configuration of the server.

You perform the initial configuration procedures from the YaST Control Center on the Multi Services Platform. To access the YaST Control Center, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 Power on the Multi Services Platform by pressing the power button on its front panel (see Figure 2-4).

Figure 2-4

Power Button

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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 C O N T E N T S Planning for Your InstallationMultiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management 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 Table 1-4 Overview of Basic VSM Configuration Tasks Configuration TaskRequired Information 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-19733-01Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios 1-16OL-19733-01 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 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 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 2-20Procedure Setting the System Time2-21 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 2-22Figure 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 2-292-30 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 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 Figure 3-32 Server Drop-Down List Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-22 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 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 3-313-32 Figure 3-51 Resolution Drop-Down ListFigure 3-50 Format Drop-Down List Figure 3-52 Transport Option Chapter 3 Configuring VSM Configuring VSM3-33 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 3-45Step 8 Click Submit Where to Go from HereProcedure 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