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Vision
2
V2-MASTER-1210, 12TB Master Server Kit
Overview
Vision² provides a sophisticated and fully integrated video-capture, management and
broadcast system for organizations that want a comprehensive, yet simple-to-use IP
video delivery solution. At the heart of any Vision² system is one or more Master
Servers. The following can be performed through the web interface:
• Capture and encode content
• Upload, archive, manage, and publish content
• Archive and playback popular video formats:
- MPEG2-TS (MPEG-2/H.264)
- MP4 (H.264)
- WMV (WM9/VC-1) - video on demand only
- FLV (On2 VP6) - video on demand only
• Schedule programming with a dynamic online program guide
• Broadcast at selectable bitrate to any platform
• Provide live TV and video on-demand over Intranet to any desktop/display or
select mobile devices
The Vision² Master Server
(FG3107-12K)
is an enterprise-class appliance that runs the
core Vision² software and requires purchasing one or more Vision² service licenses.
Customers that require more services than can be managed by one Vision² Master
Server can add additional servers to the system. By designating one of the Vision²
Servers as the "Master" in the system, the entire Vision² system can be managed from a
single web interface, even though the services are running on discrete servers.
Note:
V2-MASTER-1210 servers do not support the WMV Live, WMV Record, WMV
Producer or WMV Reflector services.
The following table lists the specifications for the Master Server:
Configure Network Settings for your Vision2 Server
Configure network settings for your server as follows:
1.
Connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to your Vision2 server and start the
machine.
2.
Connect a network cable to the first LAN port next to the USB ports.
3.
Login as administrator with password Vision2.
4.
Make a note of the server name, this should begin V2-AMX-xxxxxxxx as you will
need this later.
5.
Configure a static IP address for the first network interface card on your machine,
this will be the network card that users connect on to access the Vision2 user
interface and to view Video on Demand and Live Channels.
Make a note of this IP address for future reference.
6.
Select the “v2Server Configurator Run Once” shortcut on the desktop
7.
Select the network card whose IP address you configured in step 1 (normally 0)
and press return.
8.
Press any key to close the Window.
Set the V2 Service application to run automatically as follows:
1.
Click
Start
.
2.
Click in the
Start Search
box, type
services.msc
and press
ENTER
.
3.
In the details pane, right-click
AMX Vision2
and click
Properties
.
4.
On the
General
tab, in
Startup type
, click
Automatic
.
5.
Click
Apply
and then reboot the server.
If this is the only server in your Vision2 system, this server needs to be configured as a
master server. See
Option A
below. If you already have a master server in your system
go to
Option B
.
Option A - Configure this Server as a Master Server
Perform these steps to start and access Vision2:
1.
Power on the Vision2 server. It may take a few minutes to boot.
2.
Test that you can access the server via the LAN. You can run this test by accessing
a Command Prompt using a Ping command. For example:
ping v2AMX-xxxxxxxx where v2AMX-xxxxxxxx
This is the server name found when configuring the server network settings (see
above). If the server responds, continue to step 3.
3.
Using Internet Explorer 9 32bit on a PC with network access to this server,
navigate to http://v2AMX-xxxxxxxx /v2.aspx. The Vision2 login page appears.
Alternatively, click the v2 Manager UI shortcut on the server desktop.
Note
: When IE is first run on the server, select Use Recommended Settings and
allow VLC add-on.
4.
Once logged in, enter a username and password. The Vision2 system has one
administrator account. The default username and password are:
• Username - administrator
• Password - Vision2
5.
The first time logging into a machine, the Vision2 interface will prompt to make
this the master server.
Note
: You can only have one master server in your system.
6.
Click
OK
to convert this server to a master server.
7.
Reboot the server.
To use your Vision2 system, the master server must first be licensed using the
AMX
License Manager
which is used to install and manage software licenses for Vision2 (as
well as other AMX software applications.
The local License Manager application communicates with a license server which can be
based on the local machine or elsewhere on the network.
8.
Click the
AMX License Manager
shortcut on the master server desktop. Once the
License Manager launches, the welcome page appears listing the AMX Software
installed.
9.
Select
Vision2
and click
Next
to proceed to the
Select License Server
dialog where
you can either specify an AMX license server on your network if you have one
already or use the local license server.
Select A License Server
1.
Select a license server for your machine, typically you will use the license server
already installed on your server.
Note
: Only one instance of Vision2 can be had per AMX license server, otherwise
problems may occur with license contention.
2.
Choose one of the Select License Server options:
• Use the local license server installed and running on this machine - This is the
default option.
• Search the network for available license servers - Use this option if the AMX
License Server application is already installed on your network, for example if you
have other AMX products.
• Manually enter the license server hostname or IP address - Use this option if AMX
License Server is on the network and you know the hostname or IP address or are
having problems using the previous option.
FIG. 1
VISION
2
MASTER SERVER
VISION
2
MASTER SERVER SPECIFICATIONS
Processor:
• 2 x Intel® Xeon® E5-2620 v3, 2.4 GHz processors
Memory:
• 32GB RAM
Storage:
• 12 TB (7.2K RPM) (FG3107-12, FG3107-12K)
Note:
This is the physical capacity, the actual available storage
space will be less due to the RAID configuration of the disks.
Power:
• 1100W, 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz
Front Panel Components:
USB ports
• 1 USB 2.0 ports for mouse, keyboard, or external peripherals
Video connector • 1 15-pin (female) video connector for connecting a video output
device such as a PC monitor
Power button
• Press to power on server
Rear Panel Components:
Video connector • 1 15-pin (female) video connector for connecting a video output
device such as a PC monitor
Serial connector • 1 9-pin (male) serial connector
USB port
• 2 USB 2.0 ports for mouse, keyboard, or external peripherals
LAN connectors
• 4 RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting to a network router (10/100/
1000 Base-T Ethernet)
Rack Mount
• Sliding Ready™ rails with Cable Management arm
Operating
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 10º C to 35º C (50º F to 95º F)
• Storage Temperature: -40º C to 65º C (-40º F to 149º F)
• Operating Humidity (non-condensing twmax=29º C): 20% to 80%
non-condensing
• Maximum Humidity Gradient: 10% per hour, operational and
non-operational conditions
• Storage Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing (twmax=38º C)
Dimensions (HWD): • 3 7/16" (8.7cm) H x 19" (48.2cm) W x 30" (76.2cm) D
Weight:
• Rack Weight 71.5 lbs (32.5 kg)
Power
Output Port
LAN
Ports
Rear
Front
