Cisco Systems 2 Security Camera User Manual


 
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Cisco Video Surveillance Manager Getting Started Guide, Release 4.2/6.2
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Chapter 1 Overview
Introducing the Cisco Video Surveillance System
Cisco Video Surveillance Media Server (VSMS)—Manages cameras, records
and archives video, and provides access to live and recorded video.
Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager (VSOM)—Provides a
web-based user interface for configuring, managing, displaying, and
controlling video throughout an IP network. Also provide features for
managing video devices and users.
Cisco Video Surveillance Virtual Matrix (VSVM)—Enables the display and
control of live and recorded video on remote monitors.
Cisco Multi Services Platform
The Cisco Multi Services Platform includes various server models that are
intended for use in IP video surveillance environments. Designed for seamless
operation 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 unit (RU) Multi Services Platform, model CIVS-MSP-1RU—Supports
up to four 750 GB or four 1 TB SATA hard drives and one full height, 3/4
length PCI-x or PCI-e card.
2 RU Multi Services Platform, model CIVS-MSP-2RU—Supports up to
twelve 750 GB or twelve 1 TB SATA hard drives and up to three full length,
half height PCI-e cards.
4 RU Multi Services Platform, model CIVS-MSP-4RU—Supports up to
twenty-four 750 GB or twenty-four 1 TB SATA hard drives, and up to three
full length, full height PCI-e cards or up to 2 full length, full height PCI-x
cards.
For more detailed information, see Cisco Physical Security Multi Services
Platform User Guide.