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Appendix A Hardware Specifications

Agency Compliance

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Cisco IP/TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide

OL-4467-01

Refer to the

Cisco IP/TV Broadcast Server User Guide, Release 5.1,

for

specifications of video capture cards available in Cisco IP/TV 3400 Series Servers
as well as those available in software starter kits.

Agency Compliance

For all regulatory compliance information, refer to the

Regulatory Compliance

and Safety Information for Cisco IP/TV 3400 Series Servers

publication.

Summary of Contents for IP/TV 3400 Series

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Page 5: ...nization xiv Related Documentation xv Document Conventions xvi Command Syntax Conventions xvi Obtaining Documentation xxii Cisco com xxii Ordering Documentation xxii Documentation Feedback xxiii Obtaining Technical Assistance xxiii Cisco Technical Assistance Website xxiii Opening a TAC Case xxiv TAC Case Priority Definitions xxiv Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxv ...

Page 6: ...l Buttons 1 11 LED Indicators 1 12 Input Output Ports and Connectors 1 14 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers 1 17 Front Panel 1 18 Front Panel Control Buttons 1 18 LED Indicators 1 19 Input Output Ports and Connectors 1 21 Server Accessory Kits 1 24 Partition Configuration 1 28 IP TV Program Manager 1 28 C H A P T E R 2 Preparing to Install the IP TV Server 2 1 Safety Warnings 2 2 Safety Guideline...

Page 7: ...d Parts Required 3 10 Installing the Chassis in the Rack 3 12 Connecting Cables 3 17 Connecting Power and Booting the System 3 18 Installing Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Units 3 19 Rack Requirements 3 20 Tools and Parts Required 3 20 Installing the Chassis in the Rack 3 22 Connecting Cables 3 28 Connecting Power and Booting the System 3 29 Installing the IP TV Server on a Tabletop 3 30 Connec...

Page 8: ...Manager 5 1 Configuring IP TV Broadcast Servers 5 3 Using ServerWatch to Verify IP TV Broadcast Server Management 5 4 A P P E N D I X A Hardware Specifications A 1 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Server Hardware Specifications A 1 Video Capture Cards A 5 Agency Compliance A 6 A P P E N D I X B Sample Hosts File B 1 A P P E N D I X C Instructions for Recovering IP TV Servers C 1 Recovering Cisco IP TV 3425...

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Page 13: ...tation and technical support This preface includes the following sections Document Objectives page xiv Audience page xiv Document Organization page xiv Related Documentation page xv Document Conventions page xvi Command Syntax Conventions page xvi Obtaining Documentation page xxii Documentation Feedback page xxiii Obtaining Technical Assistance page xxiii Obtaining Additional Publications and Info...

Page 14: ...Series Servers Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Statement 1030 Document Organization This guide is organized into the following chapters and appendixes Chapter Title Description Chapter 1 Introducing IP TV Servers Describes the capabilities of IP TV Broadcast Server and IP TV Program Manager Chapter 2 Preparing to Install t...

Page 15: ...ease 5 1 Chapter 4 Setting IP TV Server Configuration Parameters Describes how to customize operating system components of IP TV Broadcast Server Chapter 5 Basic Configuration of IP TV Program Manager and IP TV Broadcast Server Describes how to perform basic configuration of the Broadcast Server and IP TV Program Manager Appendix A Hardware Specifications Describes the hardware specifications for ...

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Page 17: ...cal circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Waarschuwing BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk ...

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Page 27: ...trols for the Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers This chapter contains the following sections Introduction page 1 1 Cisco IP TV Broadcast Servers page 1 4 Server Accessory Kits page 1 24 Partition Configuration page 1 28 IP TV Program Manager page 1 28 Introduction The Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers consist of IP TV Broadcast Servers that capture real time and prerecorded audio and video content and...

Page 28: ...PEG 1 capture card Delivers 1 MPEG 1 stream Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Provides live encoding and serving as well as serving a limited number of prerecorded programs defined in IP TV Program Manager Configured with a Winnov Videum 4400 AV 4 port video capture card that supports medium and low quality H 261 and MPEG 4 Delivers 1 high resolution CIF2 MPEG 4 stream or 4 low resolution low bit ...

Page 29: ...t MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 formats Delivers 8 streams 6 MPEG 4 streams 4 CIF and 2 QCIF and 2 MPEG 1 or MPEG 2 streams Cisco IP TV 3427 C3 Broadcast Server Provides live encoding and serving as well as serving a limited number of prerecorded programs defined in IP TV Program Manager Configured with the following video capture cards 2 Winnov Videum 1010 Plus 1 port capture cards that support medium and lo...

Page 30: ...irements and available bandwidth They are ideal for multicasting live events or prerecorded programs on a scheduled basis This section describes the following Cisco IP TV Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers support...

Page 31: ... 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers Front Panel Front and Back Panels Figure 1 1 shows the front panel of the Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers and Figure 1 2 shows the back panel Figure 1 2 Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers Back Panel LED Indicators Figure 1 3 shows the LEDs on the Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers Table 1 2 describes the LEDs and their functions LI...

Page 32: ...System Green On The network connection is active packets are being sent or received LINK Green On IP TV Server is connected to the network 100 Mbps Green On The connection is a 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet connection LINK CONS ETHERNET 0 ETHERNET 1 SCSI LVD ONLY 100Mbps LINK 100Mbps SLOT 0 SLOT 0 SLOT 1 SLOT 1 0 1 2 3 LINK CONS ETHERNET 0 ETHERNET 1 100Mbps LINK 100Mbps 0 1 2 3 Ethernet ports Console ...

Page 33: ...Status 0 1 2 3 LEDs Green Steady In a steady display the state of each LED is constant See Table 1 3 for the meanings of steady state LED variations Rolling Reboot has begun In a rolling display the four LEDs give the appearance of a light that repeatedly moves from left to right Table 1 3 Operational Status LEDs 0 1 2 3 LEDs Appearance Meaning o o o o1 1 o LED is off Steady Normal operation o 2 2...

Page 34: ...rial port connects to a console Not supported in IP TV Servers ETHERNET 0 port The Ethernet 0 cable connects to this port ETHERNET 1 port The Ethernet 1 cable connects to this port Not used in IP TV Servers SCSI LVD only port The SCSI LVD cable for the Storage Array connects to this port Not supported in IP TV Servers Slot 0 Bay for audio and video card Slot 1 Bay for hard drive 1 Back Panel Power...

Page 35: ...sco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers have one standard serial port Audio and Video Ports and Connectors The Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers have an Optibase MovieMaker video capture card installed in PCI slot 0 Table 1 5 describes the audio and video connectors on the Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Broadcast Servers See also Figure 1 4 Note Only one video input can be active at a ti...

Page 36: ...supply It has an integrated dual port Ethernet controller that provides an interface for connecting to 10 Mbps 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps networks The Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server has two 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE TX Ethernet ports with RJ 45 receptacles Both Ethernet ports support autodetect speed mode and full duplex operation which enable simultaneous transmission and reception of data on th...

Page 37: ...o capture card installed in PCI X slot 1 Figure 1 5 Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server with Winnov Videum 4400 AV Video Capture Card Front Panel Control Buttons Figure 1 6 shows the front panel of the Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server and Table 1 6 describes the front panel control buttons Figure 1 6 Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Front Panel and Control Buttons 83286 1 CD eject button 2 Power c...

Page 38: ...el LEDs Table 1 6 Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Front Panel Item Description CD eject button Releases a CD from the drive Power control button Turns on IP TV Server Reset button Reboots IP TV Server You might need to use a pen or the end of a straightened paper clip to press the button Note This is a hardware reset button and does not restore the device to the factory default software settings...

Page 39: ...ription CD ROM drive activity Green On Indicates that the CD ROM drive is in use System error Amber On Indicates that a system error has occurred An LED on the diagnostic LED panel will also be on to further isolate the error Hard disk drive activity Green Flashing Indicates that the associated hard disk drive is in use Power Green On Indicates that power is flowing to IP TV Server Flashing Indica...

Page 40: ...hat the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 1000BASE TX Off Indicates that the speed of the Ethernet LAN is 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet 1 activity Green Blinking Indicates that there is an active link connection on the 10 100 1000BASE T interface for Ethernet port 1 Ethernet 2 activity Green Blinking Indicates that there is an active link connection on the 10 100 1000BASE T interface for Ethernet port 2...

Page 41: ...th use RJ 45 connectors Use caution when connecting cables Statement 1021 Figure 1 9 shows the location of the Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server back panel ports and receptacles Figure 1 9 Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Back Panel Ports and Receptacles Table 1 9 describes the back panel ports and receptacles 1 AC power receptacle 2 PCI slot 1 Winnov Videum 4400 AV video capture card and ports 3...

Page 42: ...that the cabling in the network be Category 5 or higher Table 1 9 Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Back Panel Ports and Connectors Item Description AC power receptacle The AC power cord connects to this plug Ethernet 1 port This 10 100 1000BASE T port is autosensing with full duplex capability it connects IP TV Server to the Ethernet LAN Ethernet 2 port This 10 100 1000BASE T port is autosensing ...

Page 43: ... Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Audio and Video Connectors Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers are positioned as high availability high performance video servers that support multiple video capture cards These servers capture real time and prerecorded content and stream it over the network using high quality MPEG 4 compression techniques Cisco IP TV 3427 Server...

Page 44: ... controls and LEDs Figure 1 11 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Front Panel Controls and LEDs Front Panel Control Buttons Table 1 10 describes the Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server front panel control buttons 1 Power on LED 7 System error LED 2 Power control button 8 CD ROM drive activity LED 3 Reset button 9 CD eject button 4 SCSI or IDE bus activity LED 10 Hard disk drive status LED 5 System id...

Page 45: ...tware settings 9 CD eject button Releases a CD from the drive The CD ROM drive is used for software upgrades and disaster recovery Table 1 11 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Front Panel LEDs LED Color State Description 1 Power on Green On Indicates that power is flowing to IP TV Server Flashing Indicates that IP TV Server is in standby mode 4 SCSI or IDE bus activity Green On Indicates that ther...

Page 46: ...accessing the drive Table 1 11 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Front Panel LEDs continued LED Color State Description Table 1 12 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Back Panel LEDs Indicator Color State Description 1 Ethernet 1 activity Green On Indicates that IP TV Server is transmitting or receiving signals from the Ethernet LAN that is connected to Ethernet port 1 2 Ethernet 1 link status Green...

Page 47: ...d WAN ports contain TNV circuits Some LAN and WAN ports both use RJ 45 connectors Use caution when connecting cables Statement 1021 Figure 1 13 shows the Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server back panel and Table 1 13 describes the back panel ports and connectors 4 Ethernet 2 link status Green On Indicates there is an active link connection on the 10BASE T 100BASE TX or 1000BASE T interface for Ethern...

Page 48: ... port not supported 3 ISMP Integrated System Management Processor 5 PCI4 slots 1 and 2 Winnov Videum 1010 Plus video capture cards 4 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect 12 ISMP port not supported 6 PCI slots 3 Winnov Videum 4400 AV video capture card 4 and 5 Optibase MovieMaker 200S Networker video capture cards 13 Ethernet 2 7 AC power receptacles 14 Ethernet 1 Table 1 13 Cisco IP TV 3427 Broad...

Page 49: ...ategory 5 or higher Serial Port The Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server has one standard serial port SCSI Port The Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server has one SCSI LVD port connector located on the back panel Audio and Video Ports and Connectors Table 1 14 describes the connectors used for the video capture cards in the Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers Ethernet 1 port This 10 100 1000BASE T port is ...

Page 50: ...ors Winnov Videum 4400 AV 4 BNC connectors for composite video inputs 8 pin mini DIN connector for Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF and analog stereo audio output Winnov Videum 1010 Plus 1 BNC connector for composite video input 4 channel audio cable with 8 pin mini DIN connector and 4 stereo 1 4 inch 6 35 mm mini jack using a breakout cable Optibase MovieMaker 200S Networker BNC to RCA1 conn...

Page 51: ...tors for an Ethernet LAN BNC to RCA cable RCA male to male cable S video 4 pin mini DIN cable PS 2 mouse adapter cable1 PS 2 keyboard adapter cable1 Power cable Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Category 5 UTP network cable with RJ 45 connectors for an Ethernet LAN BNC to RCA cables S video 4 pin mini DIN cables 4 channel audio cable with 8 pin mini DIN connector and 4 stereo 1 4 in 6 35 mm mini j...

Page 52: ...s for an Ethernet LAN RCA male to male cable MXC to composite and S video adapter cables S video 4 pin mini DIN cables Mini jack stereo audio to RCA cables BNC to RCA cables 4 channel audio cable with 8 pin mini DIN connector and 4 stereo 1 4 inch 6 35 mm mini jacks using a breakout cable Audio splitter cable Power cable Table 1 15 IP TV Server Accessory Kit Connecting Cables continued Server Cont...

Page 53: ... with 8 pin mini DIN connector and 4 stereo 1 4 in 6 35 mm mini jack using a breakout cable Mini jack stereo audio to RCA cables Audio splitter cable Power cables Cisco IP TV 3427 C3 Broadcast Server Category 5 UTP network cable with RJ 45 connectors for an Ethernet LAN RCA male to male cable MXC to composite and S video adapter cable S video 4 pin mini DIN cables BNC to RCA cables Mini jack stere...

Page 54: ...rogram Manager IP TV Program Manager is a Linux based application running on Cisco Content Engine hardware models CE 565 and CE 7305 Refer to the Cisco Content Engine 510 and 565 Hardware Installation Guide and the Cisco Content Engine 7305 and 7325 Hardware Installation Guide for detailed instructions on installing the Content Engine hardware In IP TV Release 5 1 IP TV Program Manager is a device...

Page 55: ...s document that came with your Cisco IP TV Server before you begin the installation This chapter contains the following sections Safety Warnings page 2 2 Safety Guidelines page 2 4 Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry an...

Page 56: ...Statement 1028 Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area is where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location Statement 37 Warning To avoid electric shock do not connect safety extra low voltage SELV ci...

Page 57: ... be made first and disconnected last Statement 1046 Warning The safety cover is an integral part of the product Do not operate the unit without the safety cover installed Operating the unit without the cover in place will invalidate the safety approvals and pose a risk of fire and electrical hazards Statement 117 Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions they preven...

Page 58: ...arning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with ...

Page 59: ...r plug is damaged An object has fallen into the product The product has been exposed to water The product has been dropped or damaged The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Do not spill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in...

Page 60: ...xtension cord and power strip ratings Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cord or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the extension cord or power strip ampere ratings limit Do not use appliance or voltage converters or kits sold for appliances with your product To help protect your system components from sudden transient increases and decreases i...

Page 61: ...are installing or removing the components that are located under the air baffle cover When the air baffle assembly is installed in IP TV Server the air baffle cover is always closed Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a microprocessor Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside the IP TV Server To prevent s...

Page 62: ...ation Safety Guidelines Before installing IP TV Server in a rack review the following guidelines Two or more people are required to install the device in a rack Ensure that the room air temperature is below 95 F 35 C Do not block any air vents usually 6 inches 15 cm of space provides proper airflow Plan the device installation starting from the bottom of the rack Install the heaviest device in the...

Page 63: ...P TV 3425 and 3425A Server Units page 3 3 Installing Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Units page 3 9 Installing Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Units page 3 19 Installing the IP TV Server on a Tabletop page 3 30 Connecting Cables to Video Capture Cards page 3 31 Checking the LEDs page 3 35 Removing or Replacing an IP TV Server page 3 36 Before you begin the installation read the Cisco IP TV Reg...

Page 64: ...properly grounded outlet Do not overload the power outlet when installing multiple devices in the rack Do not place any object weighing more than 110 lb 50 kg on top of rack mounted devices Caution Use safe practices when lifting Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following g...

Page 65: ...ower and Booting the System Tools and Parts Required A rack mount and cable management kit is included in your shipping container accessory box The rack mount brackets in the kit are suitable for mounting Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Server units in 19 inch 48 26 cm or 23 inch 58 42 cm 4 post or 2 post equipment racks You need the following parts and tools to install an IP TV Server in a rack Philli...

Page 66: ...ame however they are mounted differently on the chassis See Figure 3 1 Brackets for a 19 inch 48 26 cm equipment rack require four rack screws in each bracket and brackets for a 23 inch 58 42 cm equipment rack require two screws in each bracket Figure 3 1 Rack Mount Brackets Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 and Figure 3 4 show the three bracket mounting positions on the chassis The brackets are oriented for ...

Page 67: ...rver Units Figure 3 3 Bracket Position for Mid Mount Figure 3 4 Bracket Position for Rear Mount Note For a rear mount the rear of the chassis is turned to face the front of the rack Figure 3 5 shows the bracket orientation for a front mount in a 23 inch 58 42 cm equipment rack 44213 DRIVE 1 Content Engine 590 Front Rear 44214 Front Rear ...

Page 68: ...posts or mounting strips in the rack See Figure 3 6 You need two people to install the chassis in the rack one person to hold the chassis and one person to secure it to the rack Figure 3 6 Installing the Chassis in the Rack The inlet and exhaust ports for cooling air are located in the front and rear of the chassis respectively therefore multiple IP TV Servers can be stacked with little or no vert...

Page 69: ...on the IP TV Server back panel Step 4 For network connections insert a Category 5 UTP cable into the Ethernet port labeled Ethernet 0 on the IP TV Server front panel See Figure 3 7 When active the System LED on the left front corner of the Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Server is lit Note The console port and Ethernet port 1 are not used by Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers Figure 3 7 Cisco IP TV 3425 and ...

Page 70: ...power cord into the power cord receptacle on the back of the IP TV Server See Figure 3 8 Step 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to a power source at your installation site Step 3 Power on the device The system should begin booting Once the operating system boots you are ready to configure the IP TV Server See Chapter 4 Setting IP TV Server Configuration Parameters Figure 3 8 Cisco IP TV 34...

Page 71: ... and Parts Required Installing the Chassis in the Rack Connecting Cables Connecting Power and Booting the System Rack Requirements Install your IP TV Server in a rack that meets the following requirements Four posts 19 inches 48 3 cm wide Minimum depth of 28 27 inches 71 8 cm and maximum depth of 30 inches 76 2 cm between the front and rear mounting flanges Minimum depth of 2 76 inches 7 0 cm betw...

Page 72: ...le for mounting IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server units in 19 inch 48 26 cm 4 post equipment racks Note A 2 post rack mounting option contains angle brackets for attaching the chassis to a 2 post rack You need the following parts and tools to install the IP TV Server in a rack Flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver One rack mount kit Documentation Figure 3 9 shows the items that you need to install...

Page 73: ...IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Units Figure 3 9 Rack Installation Kit for IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Note The right and left slide rails are identical 1 Slide rail assemblies 2 2 M3 5 screws with lock washers 3 3 M4 screws 6 4 M6 screws 10 5 Clip nuts 10 6 Cage nuts 10 7 Cage nut insertion tool 1 83198 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 74: ...IP TV Server install a clip nut or cage nut in the top and bottom positions of the 1 RU location that you selected see Figure 3 10 and then install a clip nut or cage nut in the corresponding positions on the rear of the rack Repeat this step for the left front side of the rack and the corresponding location on the rear of the rack Figure 3 10 Installing Clip Nuts or Cage Nuts Step 2 Remove the in...

Page 75: ...he Inner Slide Rail Step 3 Place an inner slide rail at the alignment marker labeled 1 in Figure 3 12 as indicated by the arrow on the side of the IP TV Server Use two M4 screws to secure the inner slide rail to the IP TV Server Repeat this step to attach the other inner slide rail to the IP TV Server 1 Slide rail assembly 2 Release latch 3 Inner slide rail 83202 1 2 3 ...

Page 76: ...4 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 Figure 3 12 Attaching the Inner Slide Rail to the IP TV Server Step 4 Insert the tab labeled 1 in Figure 3 13 on the rear of the slide rail assembly through the center hole between the two clip nuts or cage nuts on the rear flange 1 83203 ...

Page 77: ...on the rack and insert and tighten two M6 screws to secure the slide rail to the front flange See Figure 3 13 Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 to install the other slide rail assembly Note If it is necessary to adjust the length of the slide rail loosen the adjustment screw labeled 2 in Figure 3 13 on the rear of the slide rail then adjust the length of the slide rail and tighten the adjustment screw 1 Ta...

Page 78: ... insert the inner slide rails into the slide rail assemblies until they lock into place Step 7 Slide the IP TV Server into the rack until the IP TV Server locks into place Step 8 Tighten the captive screw labeled 1 in Figure 3 14 on each side of the front of the IP TV Server to secure the IP TV Server to the rack Figure 3 14 Inserting the Inner Slide Rails 83201 1 ...

Page 79: ...uctions Store these installation instructions with your IP TV Server documentation for future use Connecting Cables To connect network monitor keyboard and mouse cables to your IP TV Server follow these steps Step 1 For network connections insert a Category 5 UTP cable into the Ethernet 1 or Ethernet 2 receptacle on the IP TV Server back panel See Figure 3 15 Step 2 Connect the other end of the ne...

Page 80: ...e information in the Safety Warnings section on page 2 2 Step 2 Plug the power cord into the power cord receptacle on the back of the IP TV Server See Figure 3 15 Step 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a power source at your installation site Step 4 Power up all externally connected devices 1 AC power receptacle 2 Winnov Videum 4400 video capture card 3 Serial port 4 Ethernet 2 receptac...

Page 81: ...on Note You can install a circular disk over the power control button to prevent accidental manual power down This disk known as the power control button shield comes with your IP TV Server Installing Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Units Place the unit in the desired location You can mount it in a rack for your convenience or place it on a solid stable surface If you do not plan to install the ...

Page 82: ...the rear mounting flange and inside of the rear door for cabinet style racks Racks are marked in vertical increments of 1 75 inches 4 44 cm Each increment is referred to as a rack unit RU A 1 RU device is 1 75 inches 4 44 cm tall Tools and Parts Required A sliding rail rack mount kit is included in your shipping container accessory box The rack mount kit is suitable for mounting Cisco IP TV 3427 B...

Page 83: ... IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Units Figure 3 16 Rack Installation Kit Note The rack kit includes a left and a right slide rail 1 Hinge pins 2 6 Cable ties 5 2 Cable strap 5 7 Back of rail 3 Cable restraint bracket 2 8 Slide rail 2 left rail shown 4 Cable clamp 5 9 Front of rail 5 M6 screws 5 83128 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 ...

Page 84: ...ide rail The latch will engage and stay open Open the other end of the slide rail Repeat the entire process for the other slide rail Figure 3 17 Latching the Slide Rails Step 2 Align the slide rail with the front mounting flange Use the score mark on the slide rail labeled 1 in Figure 3 18 to align the slide rail Push outward on the slide rail latch to close the latch and secure the slide rail Do ...

Page 85: ...gure 3 18 Aligning the Slide Rails Step 3 Extend the slide rails fully from the rack until the slide rails lock Align the tabs on the slide rails labeled 1 in Figure 3 19 with the matching insets on the IP TV Server and lower the IP TV Server onto the slide rails Note Make sure that each slide rail tab is inserted in the matching inset on the IP TV Server and that the IP TV Server is resting on th...

Page 86: ...3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 Figure 3 19 Inserting the IP TV Server Step 4 Carefully slide the IP TV Server along the slide rails approximately 1 inch 2 54 cm toward the rack to lock the IP TV Server on the slide rails See Figure 3 20 1 Alignment tab front 2 Alignment tab rear enlarged 83131 1 ...

Page 87: ...en locked in position an indicator labeled 1 in Figure 3 20 is visible on each side of the IP TV Server To remove the IP TV Server from the rack lift up on the lock indicator and slide the IP TV Server forward Step 5 Lift the locking levers labeled 1 in Figure 3 21 on the slide rails and slide the IP TV Server into the rack until it extends approximately 4 inches 10 16 cm from the edge of the rack...

Page 88: ...ts 3 26 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 Figure 3 21 Sliding in the IP TV Server Step 6 Slide the IP TV Server into the rack until the release latches labeled 1 in Figure 3 22 lock into place To slide the IP TV Server out of the rack press the release latches 83133 1 ...

Page 89: ...to the Rack Step 7 Insert the optional M6 screws labeled 2 in Figure 3 22 in the front and rear of the IP TV Server when moving the rack or if you install the rack in a vibration prone area To remove the IP TV Server from the rack reverse these instructions Store these installation instructions with your IP TV Server documentation for future use 1 Release latches 2 M6 screws 2 1 1 83134 ...

Page 90: ...es To connect network monitor keyboard and mouse cables to your IP TV Server follow these steps Step 1 For network connections insert a Category 5 UTP cable into the Ethernet 1 or Ethernet 2 receptacle on the IP TV Server back panel See Figure 3 23 Figure 3 23 IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server Ports and Receptacles AC System Shown 3 4 12 7 1 2 13 14 8 9 10 11 96403 5 6 ...

Page 91: ...wer to your system follow these steps Step 1 Review the information in the Safety Guidelines section on page 2 4 Step 2 Plug a power cord into each power cord receptacle on the back of the IP TV Server See Figure 3 23 1 Keyboard port 8 SCSI1 connector 1 SCSI Small Computer System Interface 2 Onboard video port 9 USB2 2 not supported 2 USB Universal Serial Bus 3 Serial port 10 USB 1 not supported 4...

Page 92: ...etting IP TV Server Configuration Parameters Note While the IP TV Server is powering up the green power on LED on the front of the IP TV Server is on Installing the IP TV Server on a Tabletop When you install an IP TV Server on a workbench or tabletop ensure that the surface is clean and in a safe location and that you have considered the following points The chassis should be installed off the fl...

Page 93: ...wn into the chassis Also ensure that there is adequate clearance at the front and rear of the chassis Connecting Cables to Video Capture Cards This section explains how to connect the video capture cards in your IP TV Server to audio or video devices The Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server uses a Winnov Videum 4400 AV video capture card and the Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Server is equipped with a co...

Page 94: ...hannel labeled 2 in Figure 3 24 on the capture card Figure 3 24 Winnov Videum 4400 AV Video Capture Card Connecting to the Video Source Step 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video source that you want to use for this channel Step 3 Plug the 4 channel audio connector cable into the audio port labeled 1 in Figure 3 24 on the video capture card Step 4 Locate the connector marked Channel 1 ...

Page 95: ...er cable RCA male to male cable For more details on the contents of the IP TV Server accessory kit see the Server Accessory Kits section on page 1 24 If any items are missing or damaged contact your place of purchase To connect the Winnov Videum 1010 Plus video capture card to video and audio sources follow these steps Step 1 Plug the MXC to composite and S video adapter cable into the MXC video p...

Page 96: ...ture channel The IP TV Server accessory kit contains the following cables for connecting the IP TV Server to audio and video sources Video BNC connector cable S video mini DIN cable Mini jack stereo audio cable For more details on the contents of the IP TV Server accessory kit see the Server Accessory Kits section on page 1 24 If any items are missing or damaged contact your place of purchase To c...

Page 97: ... device Step 3 Plug the audio connector cable from the video source device to the A IN port labeled 5 in Figure 3 26 on the video capture card Checking the LEDs When the IP TV Server is up and running observe the front and back panel LEDs to verify that your system is operating properly See Figure 1 3 Figure 1 7 Figure 1 8 Figure 1 11 and Figure 1 12 and Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 1 7 Table 1 8 Tab...

Page 98: ... cord Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations To remove an IP TV Server from your network power it down disconnect the power cords and network cables and physically remove the chassis from the rack To replace an IP TV Server remove it from the network Then install a new IP TV Server and configure it using the same configuration par...

Page 99: ... Time and Time Zone Setting the date time and time zone for each IP TV Server is required for proper synchronization between IP TV Servers and IP TV Viewers If you do not set these elements properly scheduled programs may not run at the correct time To set the date time and time zone follow these steps on each IP TV Server Step 1 Choose Start Settings Control Panel Step 2 Double click the Date Tim...

Page 100: ...ea Connection Step 2 Click the Properties button in the Local Area Connection Status window Note Each server has TCP IP installed However each is configured to use a static IP address that is reserved for testing purposes You must reconfigure your server to use static IP addresses appropriate for your site and subnet Step 3 Choose Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button Step 4 Cli...

Page 101: ... TV Broadcast Server settings refer to the Cisco ACNS Software Program Manager for IP TV User Guide Release 5 1 This chapter includes the following sections Defining IP TV Broadcast Servers in IP TV Program Manager page 5 1 Configuring IP TV Broadcast Servers page 5 3 Using ServerWatch to Verify IP TV Broadcast Server Management page 5 4 Defining IP TV Broadcast Servers in IP TV Program Manager Fo...

Page 102: ...IP TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 where programmanager is the IP address or DNS name of IP TV Program Manager Step 2 In the IP TV Program Manager main window see Figure 5 1 click Server Clusters Figure 5 1 IP TV Program Manager Main Window Step 3 In the Server Clusters window click New Server on the taskbar The New Server window appears ...

Page 103: ...roadcast Server Configuring IP TV Broadcast Servers To configure each IP TV Broadcast Server follow these steps Step 1 Start the IP TV Broadcast Server and view the Program Listings window If the IP TV Broadcast Server is already running but the Program Listings window is not visible double click the IP TV Server icon in the system tray Step 2 Choose Settings Configure IP TV Server Step 3 Click th...

Page 104: ...erify proper IP TV Program Manager management of the IP TV Broadcast Servers To set up ServerWatch follow these steps Step 1 From your browser access IP TV Program Manager by entering the following URL http programmanager where programmanager is the IP address or DNS name of IP TV Program Manager Step 2 In the IP TV Program Manager main window click ServerWatch The ServerWatch window appears Step ...

Page 105: ...TV 3400 Series Server Hardware Specifications page A 1 Video Capture Cards page A 5 Agency Compliance page A 6 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Server Hardware Specifications Table A 1 lists the hardware specifications for the following Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers Cisco IP TV 3425 Broadcast Server Cisco IP TV 3425A Broadcast Servers The specifications are slightly different for some server models These...

Page 106: ...rive Ethernet controller 1 Intel 82559 Ethernet controller 2 are supported SCSI controller Symbios 53CA895 Ultra2 SCSI LVD controller maximum throughput at 80 Mbps External connectors 2 PS2 1 68 pin SCSI 2 RJ 45 Ethernet 1 RJ 45 COM1 1 DB 15 VGA1 Graphic accelerator 69000 graphics Peripheral ports VGA graphics keyboard mouse Network interoperability All IP based networks IETF2 IP multicast Operati...

Page 107: ...pecifications Feature Cisco IP TV 3426 Broadcast Server Cisco IP TV 3427 Broadcast Servers CPU 1 2 4 GHz Intel CPU with Celeron processor 128 KB Level 2 cache and MMX MMX2 technology 2 2 8 GHz Intel Xeon CPUs with Pentium P4 processors 512 KB Level 2 cache 100 MHz front side bus FSB at 4 data transfers per cycle yielding a 400 MHz system bus Support for up to 2 microprocessors with Intel Hyper Thr...

Page 108: ...ll IP based networks Internet Engineering Task Force IETF IP multicast All IP based networks Internet Engineering Task Force IETF IP multicast Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system with Internet Explorer 5 5 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system with Internet Explorer 5 5 or later Dimensions Height 1 72 in 43 7 mm Width 17 3 in 440 0 mm Depth 16 75 in 42...

Page 109: ...1 Maximum 2 Provide redundant power Autoswitching 100 to 120 VAC 200 to 240 VAC 100 to 120 VAC 200 to 240 VAC Frequency 60 50 Hz 60 50 Hz Current 2 0 1 0 A 2 0 1 0 A Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Operational humidity 85 relative humidity 85 relative humidity Altitude Maximum altitu...

Page 110: ...adcast Server User Guide Release 5 1 for specifications of video capture cards available in Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers as well as those available in software starter kits Agency Compliance For all regulatory compliance information refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers publication ...

Page 111: ...f IP addresses to host names Each entry should be kept on an individual line The IP address should be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one space Additionally comments such as these can be inserted on individual lines or following the machine name denoted by a symbol For example 172 16 94 97 rhino xyz...

Page 112: ...Appendix B Sample Hosts File B 2 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 ...

Page 113: ...te partition on Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A Servers Caution All data on the boot partition of IP TV Server is lost when you follow this procedure To restore IP TV Server to the shipping configuration follow these steps Step 1 Reboot IP TV Server Step 2 When you see the following message press the F key System Now Booting The following warning message appears This process recovers system partition m...

Page 114: ...d system image how to recover from missing disk based software and how to recover from catastrophic failure on Cisco IP TV 3426 and 3427 Servers Cisco provides disaster recovery CDs with Cisco IP TV 3426 and 3427 Broadcast Servers These are DOS bootable CDs that you can use to restore Cisco IP TV 3426 and 3427 Servers to the shipping configuration and install the Windows 2000 operating system and ...

Page 115: ...r Yes to accept the prescribed conditions The Run the Product Recovery Program window appears Step 5 Enter Yes to continue The Run the Product Recovery Program Continue window appears A message in this window alerts you to back up any files that you want to keep Step 6 Enter Yes to continue with the recovery process Note If you need to back up files enter No to abort the recovery process Run the r...

Page 116: ...ou back up any files that you require before starting the recovery procedure To restore Cisco IP TV 3427 Server to the shipping configuration follow these steps Step 1 Insert the disaster recovery CD in the CD ROM drive Step 2 Reboot IP TV Server The product recovery program window appears with a message that this program performs hard disk reimaging installs Windows 2000 and device drivers and re...

Page 117: ...tep 8 Remove the CD from the CD ROM drive and press Enter to restart IP TV Server IP TV Server reboots The recovery program installs Windows 2000 and converts both SCSI hard disks in Cisco IP TV 3427 Server from basic to dynamic using the DiskPart utility IP TV Server reboots again and the Windows logon message box appears Step 9 Log in to IP TV Server as administrator with the password default A ...

Page 118: ...Appendix C Instructions for Recovering IP TV Servers Recovering Cisco IP TV 3426 and 3427 Servers C 6 Cisco IP TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide OL 4467 01 ...

Page 119: ...mpliance A 6 B back panel Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 5 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 15 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 22 Broadcast Servers Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 4 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 10 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 17 configuring 5 3 defining in IP TV Program Manager 5 1 description 1 4 C cables accessory kit 1 25 connecting Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 7 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 17 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 28 cabling requirement Et...

Page 120: ... 3 28 monitor Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 7 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 17 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 29 connections cables Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 7 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 17 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 28 power Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 8 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 18 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 29 connectors and ports Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 8 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 15 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 21 control buttons Cisco IP TV 3426 1 11 Ci...

Page 121: ... Cisco IP TV 3426 1 14 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 20 Ethernet 2 link status LED Cisco IP TV 3426 1 14 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 21 Ethernet 2 port Cisco IP TV 3426 1 16 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 23 Ethernet connections Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 7 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 17 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 28 Ethernet controller Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 9 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 16 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 23 specifications Cisco IP TV 3425 a...

Page 122: ...co IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 8 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 14 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 21 installation front mount 3 4 mid mount 3 5 rack 3 12 3 22 rack mount 3 6 rear mount 3 5 tabletop 3 30 warnings 2 2 IP TV Program Manager 1 28 5 1 IP TV Servers customizing network configuration 4 2 hardware specifications A 1 recovery instructions C 1 removing or replacing 3 36 setting date time and time zone 4 1 L LEDs checki...

Page 123: ...age in text xvii O operational status LEDs Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 7 Optibase video capture cards A 5 P ports Ethernet 0 Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 8 Ethernet 1 Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 8 power connecting Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 3 8 Cisco IP TV 3426 3 18 Cisco IP TV 3427 3 29 LED Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 6 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 13 1 14 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 21 power control button Cisc...

Page 124: ...lated documentation xv removing or replacing IP TV Server 3 36 reset button Cisco IP TV 3426 1 12 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 19 S safety general precautions 2 5 safety warnings 2 2 sample Hosts file B 1 SCSI port Cisco IP TV 3427 1 23 serial ports Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 9 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 16 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 23 server recovery instructions C 1 ServerWatch 5 4 setting date time and time zone 4 1 ...

Page 125: ...tem reliability 2 6 T tabletop installation procedure 3 30 TCP IP network configuration customizing 4 2 time and time zone setting 4 1 tools for rack mounting 3 3 3 10 V verifying communication between IP TV Program Manager and IP TV Servers 5 1 to 5 4 video capture cards A 5 video connectors 1 17 video port Cisco IP TV 3425 and 3425A 1 9 Cisco IP TV 3426 1 17 Cisco IP TV 3427 1 23 Videum video ca...

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