Chapter 1 Overview

Planning for Your Installation

Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform, page 1-4

Information Required for Configuring VSM, page 1-5

Items Required for Installation

Table 1-2describes the items that a typical installation requires.

Table 1-2

Required Items

 

 

 

 

Item

 

Description

 

 

Items required for all installations

 

 

 

Power source and power protection.

The Multi Services Platform connects

 

 

to a standard 110 volt AC outlet.

 

 

Network connectivity.

The Multi Services Platform connects

 

 

to your network with a standard

 

 

Category 5 network cable.

 

 

The network should be set up and

 

 

configured before you begin.

 

 

Keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

Performing the initial configuration of

 

 

the Multi Services Platform requires

 

 

you to connect a keyboard, monitor,

 

 

and mouse to the device.

 

 

You can use a standard PC monitor.

 

 

The keyboard and mouse can have

 

 

standard 6-pin or USB connectors.

 

 

 

Items required for rack mounting a Multi Services Platform

Rack.

The device mounts in a standard

19-inch wide rack. The rack should be between 30 and 33 inches deep.

For information about appropriate racks and environments, see the “Preparing to Rack Mount” section on page 2-4

 

 

Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide, Release 4.2/6.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems Release 4.2 manual Items Required for Installation, Description