Selenio
TM
VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
All Selenio
TM
Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG) systems from Imagine Communications deliver the
industry's highest density digital video solution—per Rack Unit (RU)—for grooming, statistical
multiplexing, transrating, digital program insertion (DPI), and MPEG-2 / H.264 transcoding. Based on a
flexible, scalable and modular platform, VMG systems expedite deployments of advanced video
services and simplify operation and management, while reducing operational and capital costs.
The Selenio
TM
VMG-14+ is available as a DC-powered (13 RU) or an AC-powered (14 RU) system, and
both are front-loading systems for use in standard Telco racks.
This
Selenio
TM
VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide
describes the Selenio VMG system hardware and
provides guidelines for physical installation, initial configuration, and basic troubleshooting.
Document
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
•
(this chapter) describes the contents and conventions used in the
Selenio
TM
VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide
.
•
provides a detailed description of the VMG-14+ features and components.
•
describes the initial steps and requirements for installing the
VMG-14+.
•
describes how to prepare a GEN1 system (VMG-14+ populated
with one or more NPM cards) for management by the VMG
Element Manager
.
•
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
provides information about LED indicators and
component replacement.
•
includes information about regulatory, environmental, electrical,
and mechanical compliances.
•
Localized Cautions and Warnings
lists all of this guide’s
Caution
and
Warning
statements in French and German.
•
Conformity and Safety Information
provides regulatory compliance information for
the Selenio VMG.
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The glossary and index can be used to quickly reference information.
Document
Audience
This guide is intended for system administrators who are responsible for installation and maintenance
of the Selenio VMG at Telco and Cable Headends. Users of this guide should be familiar with general
video and networking terminology and should be accustomed to basic network hardware installation.
Most importantly, the user must be familiar with the basics and principles of broadcast network
processing.