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Page 3: ... for Installation 1 3 Information Required for Configuring a Multi Services Platform 1 4 Information Required for Configuring VSM 1 5 Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System 1 7 Cisco VSM 1 8 Cisco Multi Services Platform 1 9 Cameras 1 10 Video Encoders 1 10 Client PCs 1 10 Deployment Scenarios 1 11 Single Site Deployment 1 12 Multiple Site Deployment with Centralized VSM Management 1 13 C...

Page 4: ...e Multi Services Platform 2 11 Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center 2 12 Configuring Network Settings 2 15 Setting the System Time 2 21 Configuring NTP 2 24 Where to Go from Here 2 29 C H A P T E R 3 Configuring VSM 3 1 Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page 3 1 Configuring VSM 3 4 Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager 3 5 Adding Servers 3 6 Adding V...

Page 5: ...rm devices Organization This manual is organized as follows Chapter 1 Overview Explains how to use this manual introduces the Cisco Video Surveillance Manager system and components explains how to plan for an installation and describes various deployment scenarios Chapter 2 Setting Up and Configuring the Multi Services Platform Provides instructions for installing setting up and performing the ini...

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Page 7: ...for Your Installation page 1 2 Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System page 1 7 Deployment Scenarios page 1 11 How to Use this Manual This manual introduces you to the Cisco VSM environment and guides you through the installation and initial configuration of the Cisco VSM software and the Cisco Multi Services Platform hardware It also provides reference information for ongoing administrati...

Page 8: ...1 7 Step 2 Review options for deploying a VSM system See the Deployment Scenarios section on page 1 11 Prepare for deployment Step 3 Plan for your installation and collect the information that you will require See the Planning for Your Installation section on page 1 2 Install set up and configure the system Step 4 Install set up and perform the initial configuration of your Cisco Multi Services Pl...

Page 9: ...0 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 keyboar...

Page 10: ...a note which VSM components will run on it This information will help you assign the appropriate IP address or host name to the MSP Table 1 3 Information for Multi Services Platform Configuration Medium Phillips head screwdriver Used to attach rack rails to the Multi Services Platform chassis Assistance from at least one other person A Multi Services Platform is heavy Table 1 2 Required Items Item...

Page 11: ...rmation before you begin the VSM configuration procedure Description Default gateway for the Multi Services Platform if needed Value Default gateway Description Domain name for the Multi Services Platform if needed Value Domain name Description IP addresses of up to 3 DNS servers for the Multi Services Platform if needed Value DNS Server IP addresses Description Domains for searching if needed Val...

Page 12: ...me rather than an IP address for access to VSMS if clients will access VSMS through a system that translates the VSMS IP address such through another network or through a firewall that performs network address translation NAT In this case make sure that each client can resolve the host name For example you could configure DNS or edit the Windows Hosts file on each VSOM client see your DNS or Windo...

Page 13: ...at is to manage the camera In addition determine the video encoding type video format video resolution transport protocol bit rate frame rate and quality that you want for the video stream from the camera Adding IP cameras Configure information about each analog camera in your VSM deployment Obtain the following information for each analog camera Model IP address or host name User name required to...

Page 14: ...rveillance solution The VSM software components include the following Table 1 5 Cisco Video Surveillance System Components Component and Reference Description Provided By Cisco VSM page 1 8 A suite of software components that enable configuration administration management and operation of video surveillance solutions Cisco Cisco Multi Services Platform page 1 9 Servers that run VSM software and pr...

Page 15: ...with VSM the Multi Services Platform runs the VSM software and provides storage for surveillance recordings Each Multi Services Platform consists of a chassis which includes one or two power supplies depending on the model and options fans and other components and an array of hard drives for storage of surveillance recordings The Multi Services Platform is available in the following models 1 rack ...

Page 16: ...placement installation and operation of a camera see the documentation that is provided for the camera Video Encoders Video encoders convert video streams from analog cameras into IP packets compress these packets and forward them to the network An analog camera must be connected to a video encoder to operate with VSM Client PCs Client PCs are computers that can connect to the network on which VSM...

Page 17: ...on support the loads that Table 1 7 shows Deployment Scenarios VSM can be deployed in wide variety of ways Scenarios range from a basic system in which all VSM software components run on one Multi Services Platform to large systems deployed across many locations Table 1 6 Maximum Loads for Client PCs for Standard Definition Video Streams Motion JPEG MPEG 4 H 264 Mixed Video streams 16 16 16 16 Res...

Page 18: ...m can access VSM if they can connect to that network In the simplest single site scenario one Multi Services Platform runs all VSM components VSOM VSMS and VSVM A deployment if this type might be appropriate for a small deployment of up to a few dozen cameras Figure 1 1 illustrates this scenario Figure 1 1 Single Site Deployment with One Multi Services Platform A single site deployment can include...

Page 19: ...f they can connect to the network These deployments can be designed for centralized or distributed management of VSM and requires WAN link connection speeds that can support the bandwidth that you require In a centralized VSM management deployment VSOM runs on one Multi Service Platform either by itself or with other VSM software The other Multi Service Platforms can run VSMS and VSVM in any combi...

Page 20: ...ns VSOM Other VSM software may also run on that server or may run in any combination on other Multi Services Platforms at the site VSM is configured and managed independently at each site A deployment of this type might be appropriate for an enterprise with autonomous branch locations that wants to manage and operate VSM locally but that also wants access to VSM at each site Figure 1 3 illustrates...

Page 21: ...1 15 Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Chapter 1 Overview Deployment Scenarios Figure 1 4 Multiple Site Deployment Distributed VSM Management ...

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Page 23: ...al configuration of your Cisco Multi Services Platform After you complete the procedures that this chapter describes you can configure the Cisco VSM software and begin to operate your video surveillance system Installation set up and configuration involves a series of steps that you perform in sequence Table 2 1 provides an overview of these steps The rest of this chapter includes detailed procedu...

Page 24: ...form A Multi Services Platform ships in one two or three boxes depending on the model and number of hard drives that your ordered 1 RU model Ships in one box that contains the chassis with hard drives preinstalled Step 3 Install hard drives if needed If you received the Multi Services Platform 2 RU or 4 RU model install the hard drives that you received with the server Hard drives are preinstalled...

Page 25: ...that is printed on the shipping label on each box is the same Caution If the serial numbers are not identical contact Cisco or your Cisco partner before you set up the system Operating a Multi Services Platform with mismatched components causes the system to rebuild the disk array and prevents the system from operating Step 2 Carefully open each shipping box and remove its contents Step 3 Make sur...

Page 26: ...screwdriver and at least two people to position the Multi Services Platform in a rack The following sections describe how to rack mount the Multi Services Platform Preparing to Rack Mount page 2 4 Rack Mounting page 2 6 Preparing to Rack Mount Before you install the Multi Services Platform in a rack review the following guidelines Choosing a Location Leave approximately 25 inches of clearance in f...

Page 27: ...ruptible power supply UPS to protect a device from power surges and voltage spikes and to keep the device operating if a power failure occurs Close the front door of the rack if applicable A Multi Services Platform with hard drives and rails installed is heavy Make sure that you have assistance when moving it and placing it into a rack Rack Mounting Considerations Make sure to install the Multi Se...

Page 28: ... for example power strips Rack Mounting To install the Multi Services Platform in a rack perform the following procedure You will need a medium size Phillips head screwdriver to secure the rails to the Multi Services Platform chassis and to the rack Note There are a variety of racks available The procedure for your rack may be slightly different than the following instructions See the installation...

Page 29: ... away from the chassis and the locking tabs on the rails should face the bottom of the chassis b Slide the rail toward to front of the chassis c Secure the rail to the chassis with four 1 2 inch 6 35 mm screws provided d Repeat this step for the other inner rack rail Step 2 Attach the outer rack rails to the Multi Services Platform There are two outer rack rails One attaches to each side of the ra...

Page 30: ...h the slots on the small bracket and slide the brackets together b Attach the outer rack rails to the rack following these guidelines The outer rack rail marked R attaches to the right of the rack as you face the front of the rack The one marked L attaches to the left of the rack The long outer bracket faces the front of the rack and the short bracket faces the rear of the rack The bracket flanges...

Page 31: ... inner and outer rack rails are installed on the Multi Services Platform and on the rack b Align the chassis inner rack rails with the front of the outer rack rails c Slide the chassis inner rack rails into the outer rack rails keeping even pressure on both sides of the device You may have to depress the locking tabs on the inner rack rail when inserting the device d Optional Insert and tighten th...

Page 32: ...number of the Multi Services Platform chassis Operating a Multi Services Platform with mismatched hard drives causes the system to rebuild the disk array and prevents the system from operating Procedure Step 1 Press the red handle release button on the front of the hard drive The drive handle extends from the front of the hard drive Step 2 With the red handle release button of the hard drive facin...

Page 33: ...tch 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 cab...

Page 34: ...nfiguring 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...

Page 35: ...spond to the prompts that appear during boot up Instead let the system accept the default values and continue with the boot process Step 2 When the system prompts you for a user name and password take these actions a In the Username field enter root The user name is not case sensitive b In the Password field enter secur4u The password is case sensitive c Click the return button next to the Passwor...

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Page 37: ... the password secur4u to redisplay the Control Center Configuring Network Settings This section explains how to configure the settings that the Multi Services Platform requires to operate on your network To configure these settings follow these steps Procedure Step 1 Access the YaST Control Center window as described in the Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center section on pa...

Page 38: ...tform Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2 16 Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 2 7 Accessing Network Configuration Options The YaST2 window appears as shown in Figure 2 8 ...

Page 39: ...8 YaST2 Window Step 3 In the YaST2 window make sure that the Traditional Method with ifup radio button in the Network Setup Method area is selected see Figure 2 8 then click Next Step 4 Take these actions a Make sure that the first controller that is listed in the Network Card Configuration Overview area is selected as shown in Figure 2 9 Note The network cards that appear on your system may be di...

Page 40: ... Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2 18 Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 2 9 Choosing a Network Card b Click Edit at the bottom of the screen The Network Address Setup area appears as shown in Figure 2 10 ...

Page 41: ...e 2 10 Network Address Setup Area Step 5 Make sure that the Address tab is selected in the Network Address Setup area then take these actions a Click the Static Address Setup radio button b In the IP Address field enter the IP address for the server c In the Subnet Mask field enter the subnet mask for the server d If you need to assign a default gateway click the Routing button and continue to Ste...

Page 42: ...able in your network configuration b Click OK The Network Address Setup area appears again Step 7 In the Network Address Setup area take these actions a Click the Hostname and Name Server button to display the Hostname and Name Server Configuration area as shown in Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Hostname and Name Server Configuration Area b In the Hostname field enter the host name for the server c Optio...

Page 43: ...ick Next The Network Card Configuration Overview area appears Step 9 In the Network Card Configuration Overview area click Finish The Multi Services Platform is now operating on the network Setting the System Time This section describes how to set the time for the Multi Services Platform It is important to set the time correctly so that the VSM system can accurately maintain information for video ...

Page 44: ...orm Performing the Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform 2 22 Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 2 12 Accessing System Time Options The Clock and Time Zone area appears as shown in Figure 2 13 ...

Page 45: ...e Initial Configuration of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2 13 Clock and Time Zone Area Step 3 In the Region panel click the region in which the MSP is located Step 4 In the Time Zone panel click the time zone in which the MSP is located Make sure that UTC is selected from the Hardware Clock Set To drop down list as shown in Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Selecting UTC ...

Page 46: ...t Time field enter the current hour minutes and seconds in 24 hour format You can type these values or use the up and down arrows to choose them b In the Current Date field enter the current date in Date Month Year format You can type these values or use the up and down arrows to choose them c Click Apply Step 7 In the Clock and Time Zone area click Accept Configuring NTP This section describes ho...

Page 47: ... follow these steps Procedure Step 1 Access the YaST Control Center window as described in the Powering On the System and Accessing the YaST Control Center section on page 2 12 Step 2 In the left panel of the YaST Control Center window click Network Services then click NTP Configuration in the right panel as shown in Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Accessing NTP Options Step 3 The Advanced NTP Configurati...

Page 48: ...co Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 2 17 Advanced NTP Configuration Area Step 4 Make sure that the During Boot radio button is selected as shown in Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Choosing the During Boot Radio Button Step 5 Uncheck the Configure NTP Daemon via DHCP check box as shown in Figure 2 19 ...

Page 49: ...ion of the Multi Services Platform Figure 2 19 Unchecking the Configure NTP Daemon via DHCP Check Box Step 6 Click Add Step 7 The New Synchronization area appears as shown in Figure 2 20 Figure 2 20 New Synchronization Area Step 8 In the New Synchronization area make sure that the Server radio button is selected and click Next Step 9 The NTP Server panel appears as shown in Figure 2 21 ...

Page 50: ...ase 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 2 21 NTP Server Area Step 10 In the NTP Server area take these actions a In the Address field enter the IP address or host name of your NTP server b Optional Click Test to make sure that the Multi Services Platform can access the NTP server c Check the Use for Initial Synchronization check box d Click OK Step 11 In the Advanced NTP Configuration screen click Finish ...

Page 51: ...the Multi Services Platform Where to Go from Here Where to Go from Here Congratulations If you have successfully completed the procedures that this chapter describes your Multi Services Platform is configured and running on your network Now you are ready to configure the VSM software as described in Chapter 3 Configuring VSM ...

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Page 53: ...yment and scheduling video recording This chapter includes these topics Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page page 3 1 Configuring VSM page 3 4 Where to Go from Here page 3 46 Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page The following steps describe how to configure VSM so that the VSOM log in page appears by default when you access an MSP with a web browser Perform these st...

Page 54: ...co Video Surveillance Management Console icon on the server desktop see Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Management Console Icon From a computer that can access the network in which the Multi Services Platform is connected start Internet Explorer version 6 or 7 and enter the IP address of host name of the Multi Services Platform in the Address field The Video Surveillance Management Console appears see Figur...

Page 55: ...ions Manager Step 4 In the dialog box that prompts for a user name and password take these actions a In the Username field enter root The user name is not case sensitive b In the Password field enter secur4u The password is case sensitive Step 5 Under Select Homepage choose the Change default homepage to VSOM radio button as shown in Figure 3 4 You may need to scroll down to see this option ...

Page 56: ...these configuration procedures you can display video through the system You can always update configuration settings later In addition there are many advanced configuration settings that you also can make later To perform the basic configuration of VSM review and follow the instructions in the following sections Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager page 3 5 Adding Servers page 3 6 Addin...

Page 57: ... Setting the VSOM Log In Page as the Default Web Page section on page 3 1 Procedure Step 1 On a client PC take these actions a Start Internet Explorer b Enter the IP address or the host name of the Multi Services Platform server that is running VSOM Step 2 In the dialog box that prompts for a user name and password take these actions a In the Username field enter root The user name is not case sen...

Page 58: ...Services Platform that runs VSMS and each Multi Services Platform that runs VSVM in your VSM deployment This information includes the name and IP address or host name of each server If a Multi Services Platform runs VSMS and VSVM add that server twice once for each component To add servers follow these steps Procedure Step 1 Access the VSOM Operations Manager as described in the Accessing Video Su...

Page 59: ...r the top left of the page see Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Admin Link The Administration area appears Step 3 Take the following actions to configure each server that will run VSMS a Click Servers under Devices in the left panel of the VSOM Operator page as shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Accessing the Servers Area The Servers area appears b In the Servers area click Add a New Server as shown in Figure 3 ...

Page 60: ...ails tab choose Video Surveillance Media Server VSMS from the Server Type drop down list as shown in Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Choosing a VSMS Server Type d In the Server Name field see Figure 3 10 enter a name for the server Enter a descriptive name that can help you identify the server For example enter the location of the server or its primary use The name can include any combination of characters ...

Page 61: ...gure 3 10 Server Name Field e Optional In the Description field see Figure 3 11 enter a description for the server For example the description could include the location or type of the server Figure 3 11 Description Field f In the Host IP Name field see Figure 3 12 enter the host name or IP address of the server that you are adding ...

Page 62: ... Step 4 If you will use VSVM take the following actions to configure the server that will run VSVM a Click Servers under Devices in the left panel of the VSOM Operator page as shown in Figure 3 7 on page 3 7 The Servers area appears b In the Servers area click Add a New Server as shown in Figure 3 8 on page 3 8 c In the Server Information area in the Details tab choose Video Surveillance Virtual M...

Page 63: ...ion or type of the server f In the Host IP Name field enter the host name or IP name of the server that you are adding followed by 8086 8086 is the default port number and appears in this field by default g Click the Submit button to add the server Adding Video Encoders Adding video encoders is the process of configuring information about each video encoder that will operate in your VSM deployment...

Page 64: ...oders skip this section Procedure Step 1 Access the VSOM Operations Manager as described in the Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager section on page 3 5 Step 2 In the VSOM Operator page click the Admin link which appears near the top left of the page see Figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Admin Link The Administration area appears Step 3 Click Encoders under Devices in the left panel of the VSOM O...

Page 65: ...he Encoders Area The Encoders area appears Step 4 In the Encoders area click Add a New Encoder as shown in Figure 3 8 Figure 3 16 Choosing to Add an Encoder Step 5 In the Encoder Information area in the Details tab take these actions a Choose the model of the video encoder that you are adding from the Encoder Type drop down list as shown in Figure 3 17 ...

Page 66: ...ing Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 3 17 Choosing an Encoder Type b In the Encoder Name field see Figure 3 18 enter a name for the video encoder Enter a descriptive name that can help you identify the device The name can include any combination of characters and spaces ...

Page 67: ... Encoder Name Field c Optional In the Description field see Figure 3 19 enter a description for the video encoder For example the description could include the location or type of the video encoder Figure 3 19 Description Field d In the Host IP Name field see Figure 3 20 enter the host name or IP name of the video encoder that you are adding ...

Page 68: ... when accessing the video encoder The user name is configured on the video encoder and the value that you enter in this field must match the configured name exactly The user name can contain alphabetic and numeric characters only and is case sensitive Figure 3 21 Username Field b In the New Password field see Figure 3 22 enter the password that VSMS provides when accessing the video encoder The pa...

Page 69: ... encoder Step 8 Repeat Step 4 through Step 7 as needed to add other video encoders Adding Analog Cameras Adding analog cameras is the process of configuring information about the analog cameras that will operate in your VSM deployment This information includes the name of each camera and information about its video stream Before you can add analog cameras you must configure video encoders as descr...

Page 70: ...Video Surveillance Operations Manager section on page 3 5 Step 2 In the VSOM Operator page click the Admin link which appears near the top left of the page see Figure 3 24 Figure 3 24 Admin Link The Administration area appears Step 3 Click Analog Cameras under Devices in the left panel of the VSOM Operator page as shown in Figure 3 25 Figure 3 25 Accessing the Analog Cameras Area The Analog Camera...

Page 71: ...ep 5 In the Camera Information area in the Camera Type tab take these actions a In the Camera Name field see Figure 3 27 enter a name for the camera Enter a descriptive name that can help you identify the camera The name can include any combination of characters and spaces Figure 3 27 Camera Name Field b Optional In the Description field see Figure 3 28 enter a description for the camera For examp...

Page 72: ...ption Field c From the Status drop down list make sure that Enabled is selected as shown in Figure 3 29 Figure 3 29 Status Enabled d From the Encoder drop down list see Figure 3 30 choose the video encoder that the camera connects to This list displays the video encoders that you added as described in the Adding Video Encoders section on page 3 11 ...

Page 73: ...ist see Figure 3 31 choose the video encoder input port that the camera connects to Figure 3 31 Encoder Channel Drop Down List Step 6 In the Camera Feed area in the Camera Type tab take these actions a From the Server drop down list see Figure 3 32 choose the VSMS that is to manage the camera feed This list displays the servers that you configured as described in the Adding Servers section on page...

Page 74: ... see Figure 3 33 choose the digital video encoding type for the video stream from the camera The options in this list depend on the video encoder that you chose for this camera Figure 3 33 Media Type Drop Down List c From the Format drop down list see Figure 3 34 choose the format for the video stream from the camera The options in this list depend on the video encoder that you chose for this came...

Page 75: ...the video stream from the camera The options in this list depend on the video encoder that you chose for this camera Figure 3 35 Resolution Drop Down List e For the Transport option seeFigure 3 36 take one of these actions to designate the protocol that VSMS uses to obtain video from the encoder the available choices depend on the video encoder that you chose for this camera To choose Transport Co...

Page 76: ...st click the UDP radio button then in the Multicast Address field enter the multicast address that the video encoder should use to multicast the video to VSMS Figure 3 36 Transport Option f If the Bitrate drop down list appears see Figure 3 37 choose the bit rate for the video stream from the camera The Bitrate drop down list appears only if you chose MPEG 2 MPEG 4 or H 264 for the media type Figu...

Page 77: ...ee Figure 3 39 to specify the quality of the video stream The slider displays a numerical value when you move it Use these numbers to help determine the setting that you want as follows For MPEG 2 MPEG 4 and H 264 media types values of 1 through 49 designate the relative priority that frame rate has over compression Values 50 through 100 designate the relative priority that compression has over fr...

Page 78: ...s is the process of configuring information about the IP cameras that will operate in your VSM deployment This information includes the name of the camera information about its video stream and its log in credentials IP cameras also called network cameras connect directly to an IP network and do not require separate encoders If you will not use IP cameras skip this section Procedure Step 1 Access ...

Page 79: ...which appears near the top left of the page see Figure 3 40 Figure 3 40 Admin Link The Administration area appears Step 3 Click IP Network Cameras under Devices in the left panel of the VSOM Operator page as shown in Figure 3 41 Figure 3 41 Accessing the IP Network Cameras Area The IP Network Cameras area appears Step 4 In the IP Network Cameras area click Add a New IP Network Camera ...

Page 80: ...era Type tab take these actions a In the Camera Name field see Figure 3 43 enter a name for the analog camera Enter a descriptive name that can help you identify the camera The name can include any combination of characters and spaces Figure 3 43 Camera Name Field b Optional In the Description field see Figure 3 44 enter a description for the camera For example the description could include the lo...

Page 81: ... Configuring VSM Configuring VSM Figure 3 44 Description Field c From the Camera Type drop down list see Figure 3 45 choose the model of the camera that you are adding Figure 3 45 Camera Type Drop Down List d In the Host IP Name field see Figure 3 46 enter the IP address or host name of the camera ...

Page 82: ...s drop down list see Figure 3 47 make sure that Enabled is selected Figure 3 47 Status Drop Down List Step 6 In the Camera Feed area in the Camera Type tab take these actions a From the Server drop down list see Figure 3 48 choose the VSMS that will manage the video stream This list displays the servers that you configured as described in the Adding Servers section on page 3 6 ...

Page 83: ...rop Down List b From the Media Type drop down list see Figure 3 49 choose the digital video encoding type for the video stream from the camera Figure 3 49 Media Type Drop Down List c From the Format drop down list see Figure 3 50 choose the format for the video stream from the camera The options in this list depend on the camera model that you chose ...

Page 84: ...m the camera The options in this list depend on the camera model that you chose Figure 3 51 Resolution Drop Down List e For the Transport option see Figure 3 52 take one of these actions to designate the protocol that VSMS uses to obtain video from the encoder the available choices depend on the model of the IP camera To choose Transport Control Protocol TCP click the TCP radio button To choose Un...

Page 85: ...then in the Multicast Address field enter the multicast address that camera should use to multicast the video to VSMS Figure 3 52 Transport Option f From the Bitrate drop down list see Figure 3 53 choose the bit rate for the video stream from the camera The Bitrate drop down list appears only if you chose MPEG 2 MPEG 4 or H 264 for the media type Figure 3 53 Bitrate Drop Down List ...

Page 86: ...ee Figure 3 55 to specify the quality of the video stream The slider displays a numerical value when you move it Use these numbers to help determine the setting that you want as follows For MPEG 2 MPEG 4 and H 264 media types values of 1 through 49 designate the relative priority that frame rate has over compression Values of 50 through 100 designate the relative priority that compression has over...

Page 87: ...on check box see Figure 3 56 if the camera allows access from VSMS only if VSMS provides valid authentication credentials Figure 3 56 Camera Requires Authentication Check Box b In the Username field see Figure 3 57 enter the user name that VSMS provides when accessing the camera The user name is configured on the camera and the value that you enter in this field must match the configured name exac...

Page 88: ...e password is configured on the camera and the value that you enter in this field must match the configured password exactly The password can contain alphabetic and numeric characters only and is case sensitive Figure 3 58 Password Field d In the Confirm Password field see Figure 3 59 reenter the password Figure 3 59 Confirm Password Field Step 8 Click the Submit button to add the analog camera St...

Page 89: ...gure any of the following schedule types for a recording Simple Schedule Recording occurs during one or more designated time periods You specify the start date and time and end date and time for each period Recurring Schedule Recording occurs on a weekly schedule For each day you can the time range or ranges in which recording occurs and you can specify start and stop dates for the entire schedule...

Page 90: ...ger Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Step 3 Click Archives under Video Feeds in the left panel of the VSOM Operator page as shown in Figure 3 61 Figure 3 61 Choosing Archives Step 4 In the Archives area click Start Schedule a New Archive as shown in Figure 3 62 ...

Page 91: ...a Click the radio button that corresponds to the camera feed that you want to record see Figure 3 63 for an example Figure 3 63 Choosing to Schedule a New Archive b Click Next Step 6 In the Archive Information area in the Details tab take these actions a In the Archive Name field see Figure 3 64 enter a name for the camera Enter a descriptive name that can help you identify the camera The name can...

Page 92: ...Getting Started Guide Release 4 2 6 2 OL 19733 01 Figure 3 64 Archive Name Field b Optional In the Description field see Figure 3 65 enter a description for the archive Figure 3 65 Description Field c From the Status drop down list see Figure 3 66 make sure that Enabled is selected ...

Page 93: ...h capacity to store the archive that you are configuring If there is not enough capacity when you submit the archive the archive operation does not start and VSMS generates an error message Force VSMS starts recording even if there is not enough capacity for the archive that is configured If you choose this option make sure to provide enough disk space for the archive that you want If the system r...

Page 94: ...33 01 Figure 3 67 Force Start Drop Down List e From the Keep on Server drop down list see Figure 3 68 choose the number of days that VSMS retains the archive after the recording stops The system deletes the archive after this period If you choose Forever the archive is never deleted Figure 3 68 Keep On Server Drop Down List ...

Page 95: ...ecify the start date and the end date for the recording In the corresponding At fields enter the start time and end time for the recording You can type information in these fields or you can use the calendar in the date fields or the drop down arrows in the time to select information 3 Optional To designate an additional start stop schedule click Add Date s and enter the desired dates and times Yo...

Page 96: ...s on the selected day or days c Optional To add another time interval for the selected days click Add Time Range and enter the start time and stop time in the Start At and Stop At fields that appear Repeat as needed to add more time intervals for these days d Optional To specify other days with different schedules check the check boxes that correspond to the days enter start and stop times for as ...

Page 97: ...or Configuring a Weekly Recording Schedule To designate a continuos loop schedule see Figure 3 71 and take these actions 1 Click the Continuous Loop radio button 2 In the Loop Duration field enter the duration of the loop by entering a number and choosing the time unit from the drop down list The system archives video for the duration that you specify ...

Page 98: ...ding starts immediately Other recording types start as they are scheduled Where to Go from Here After you complete the basic configuration of VSM and deploy the cameras and encoders if required that you added during the configuration process you should be able to display live video from any camera To do so follow these steps Procedure Step 1 Take either of these actions If you are viewing the VSOM...

Page 99: ...anager as described in the Accessing Video Surveillance Operations Manager section on page 3 5 Step 2 Click Camera Fields see Figure 3 73 to see a list of configured cameras Figure 3 73 Displaying Configured Cameras Step 3 Click the camera from which you want to display video For information about configuring advanced options and operating your system see your Cisco VSM documentation ...

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