RC-E User Manual
Management Client (RC-E Manager)
Management Client (RC-E Manager)
Management Client (RC-E Manager) Overview
The Management Client, also known as the RC-E Manager, is the feature-rich administration client used for
configuration and day-to-day administration of your RC-E system. The Management Client software is typically
installed (see "Install System Components" on page 17) on the surveillance system administrator's workstation or
similar. The term 'Management Client' is a generic name used for the 'RC-E Manager'.
Management Client's Elements
The Management Client window is divided into a number of panes. The number of panes will change depending on
your task:
The following illustrations outline the Management Client window's default layout; the window layout can be
customized (see "Customize the Management Client's Layout" on page 41), and may therefore be different on your
computer.
When working with recording servers and devices (cameras, inputs, outputs), the Management Client window
contains a menu bar (on page 35) and four panes (see "Panes Overview" on page 36):
When working with rules, time and notification profiles, users, roles, etc., the Management Client window typically
contains a menu bar (on page 35) and three panes (see "Panes Overview" on page 36):
When viewing logs, the Management Client window typically contains only the menu bar, (see "Menu Bar" on
page 35) the Site Navigation and Federated Sites Hierarchy Pane (see "Site Navigation Pane and Federated
Hierarchy Pane" on page 34) and an overview area (marked in gray):
Site Navigation Pane and Federated Hierarchy Pane
The Management Client is the feature-rich administration client used for configuration and day-to-day administration
of your RC-E system. The Management Client software is typically installed on the surveillance system administrator's
workstation or similar. The term 'Management Client' is a generic name used for the 'RC-E Manager'.
Site Navigation Pane
This is your main navigation element in the Management Client. Name, settings and configurations of the site you are
logged into are reflected (see "Manage OnSSI Federated Architecture" on page 177) here (site-name is visible at the
top of the pane). The Management Client's features are grouped into the following categories:
Basics
: General information, for example about licenses in your RC-E system
Servers
: Management of recording servers and failover servers (spare recording servers) connected to your RC-
E system
Devices
: Management of cameras, microphones, speakers, input, and output
Client
: Management of view groups
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