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Cisco Physical Security Multiservices Platform Series User Guide
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16 x CIF / 4 x 4CIF Video Capture Card
The 16 x CIF / 4 x 4CIF video capture card enables capturing and compressing analog video streams
when using Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM). This card is available as a factory-installed
option for the Cisco Multiservices Platform Series 1-RU model. The part number is CIVS-ES-16EC.
Caution
A VSM host that uses the video capture card supports only analog video inputs. Configuring video
streams from IP cameras or standalone video encoders on a host that uses this card causes performance
issues.
shows the rear of the Cisco Multiservices Platform Series 1-RU model with the video capture
card installed. The circled area shows the I/O connectors on the video capture card.
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CIVS-MSP-1RU with Optional Video Capture Card Installed
Key features of the video capture card include the following:
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Supports motion JPEG / MPEG-4 compression
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Adjustable frame rate (30 to <1 fps) per camera
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Adjustable image resolution including 4CIF, 2CIF, CIF, and variable
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Compression throughput examples with 16 video channels:
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CIF (352 x 240) = 480 fps (16 x 30 fps)
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2CIF (720 x 240) = 240 fps (16 x 15 fps)
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4CIF (720 x 460) = 120 fps (16 x 7.5 fps)
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Video motion detection (VMD) with definable area per camera
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Includes two video breakout (squid) cables
Video Inputs
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The 1-RU Multiservices Platform Series model supports up to 16 analog video inputs (one video
capture card).
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