iPlex Version 5.0 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION AND HARDWARE SPECIFICATION GUIDE

iPlex

Software Version 5.0

iPlex

112-0113-02 Rev A

www.tandbergtv.com

May, 2009

Published By TANDBERG® Television455 DeGuigne DriveSunnyvale, CA 94085-3890Copyright © 1998-2007 by TANDBERG Television.All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means with-out the written permission of the publisher.

Contributors Technical Publications: Lena JacobsonTANDBERG Television Engineering Department

Restricted Rights This document contains proprietary and confidential information of TANDBERG Television. The contents of this document may not be disclosed to third parties, copied or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of TANDBERG Television.Use, duplication, or disclosure of the technical data contained in this document is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 52.227-7013 and/or in similar or successor clauses in the FAR, or in the DOD or NASA FAR Supplement. Unpublished rights reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States. Contractor/manufacturer is TANDBERG Television, 455 DeGuigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3890, USA. TANDBERG is a registered trademark of TANDBERG Televi-sion. All other names are trademarks of their respective owners. TANDBERG Television owns the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 6351474, 6351471, 6292490, 6246701, 6195368, 6148082, 6111896, 6064676 and has additional U.S. patents pending.

GoAhead SoftwareLicence

Copyright © 2001 GoAhead Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unless GoAhead otherwise instructs, the year 2001 is to be replaced with the year during which the release of the Original Code containing the notice is issued by GoAhead. If this year is not supplied with Documentation, GoAhead will supply it upon request.

Dolby DigitalTrademark License

Dolby Laboratories encourages use of the Dolby Digital trademark to identify soundtracks that are encoded in Dolby Digital. This is an effective way to inform listeners of the soundtrack format, and the use of a standard logo promotes easy recogni-tion in the market place. However, like any trademark, the Dolby Digital logo may not be used without permission. Dolby Laboratories therefore provides a standard trademark license agreement for companies who wish to use Dolby trademarks. This agreement should be signed by the company that owns the program material being produced. Recording studios or pro-duction facilities which provide audio production or encoding services for outside clients generally do not require a trademark license. If you would like more information on obtaining a Dolby trademark license, please contact Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Information on trademark licensing plus instructions for using the Dolby Digital trademark and mark-ing audio formats can also be found on-line at http://www.dolby.com.Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, 100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94520 USA.Phone: 415-558-0200, Fax: 415-863-1373, E-mail: [email protected], http://www.dolby.com

Technical Support For technical support, contact TANDBERG Television Customer Support through the World Wide Web (www.tand-bergtv.com), via e-mail ([email protected]) or the Hot Line 1-877-475-9787.Document Number: 112-0113-02 Rev A

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AgencyCompliance

and Cautions

Safety: UL 60950 Third Edition, CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95, EN60950, IEC 950, CB Certificate, AS/NZ 3260, TS 001, Laser Safety: 21CRF1040Emissions: FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, EN55022 Class A, AS/NZ 3548Immunity: EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN300-386-2Telcordia: GR-63-CORE, GR-1089-CORE, SR-3580 NEBS Level 3ETSI: EN300-019-1-1, EN300-019-1-2, EN300-019-1-3, EN300-132, EN300-386-2

FCC Class ACompliance

TANDBERG Television iPlex equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-cial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm-ful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

ImportantSafety

Information!

Please note the following:1 The TANDBERG Television iPlex is intended for indoor use only.2 In case of emergency, disconnect the power cords.3 If power cords are not provided:

- In the United States, use standard computer power cords (as specified below).- In Europe, for 230 volt operation, use a cord set marked “HAR” and consisting of a min 3 coreH05VVF3G075 cord that has a minimum 0.75 square mm diameter conductors, provided with an IEC320 receptacle and a male plug for the country of installation, rated 6A, 250V.

4 Do not block the equipment vents.

Read the following safety information thoroughly before installing this TANDBERG Television product. Failure to follow this safety information may lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Power Supply• This unit must be grounded.• The unit must be connected to a grounded outlet to comply with product safety standards.• Do not connect the power supply unit to an AC outlet without a ground connection.• All power cords must be disconnected before servicing.Power CordsThe plug on the power supply cords are considered to be the equipment disconnect device and must be approved for the country where it is used.For USA and Canada:• The cord set must be UL-approved and CSA-certified.• The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a NEMA 5-15P (15A 125V) plug

and a EN60320/IEC320 receptacle.

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SystemSpecifications

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.50 x 17.40 x 1.75 in (59.69 x 44.20 x 4.45 cm)• Rack Mount: 1 Rack Unit: Standard 19 inch EIA rack• Weight: 24.5 lbs (11.14 kg) fully-configured• Shipping Weight: 39 lbs. (17.69 kg)• Airflow: 86 CFM normal operation 126 CFM maximum• Operating Temperature Range: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)• Short-term Operating Temperature Range: -5° C to +55° C (+23° F to 131° F)• Non-operating Temperature Range: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)• Operating Humidity: 7% to 95% Non-condensing• Non-Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing• Operating Altitude: to 13,123 ft (4000 meters)• Input Power Requirement:

100-240 V AC 47/63 Hz @ 3/6 AmpsDC: -48 V @ 10 Amps max.

PackagingStatement

The outer carton and any cardboard inserts are made from 82% recycled material and are fully recyclable.The Stratocell ® or Ethafoam 220 ® polyethylene foam inserts can be easily recycled with other low density polyethylene (LDPE) materials.

PackagingMarkings

The symbols printed on the outer carton are described as follows:

MaterialsDeclaration

TANDBERG Television products are designed and manufactured in keeping with good environ-mental practise. Our component and materials selection policy prohibits the use of a range of potentially hazardous materials. In addition, we comply with relevant environmental legislation.For The European UnionFor product sold into the Eu after 1st July 2006, we comply with the Eu RoHS Directive. We also comply with the WEEE Directive.For ChinaFor product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products.” In the first stage of this legisla-tion, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared. The following tables provide the required information.

The packaging is reusable per GB 18455-2001.

This symbol guarantees that packaging with this symbol is recyclable and will be accepted by cardboard recyclers.

Recyclable per GB 18455-2001.

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iPlex Model N20001 Product Information

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Marketing Code Description

N011006 ASI Input

N011007 ASI Output

N011014 ATM OC-3 MM

N011031 ATM OC-3 SM

N011045 ATM DS-3

N011046 ATN E3

N011032 MPEG-2 SD Encoder

N012026 MPEG-4 AVC SD Encoder

N012027 MPEG-4 AVC PIP Encoder

N012008 MPEG-4 AVC SD UltraCompression Encoder, Composite and SDI input only

N012040 MPEG-4 AVC SD UltraCompression Encoder, SDI input (HD upgradeable)

N012010 MPEG-4 AVC HD UltraCompression Encoder

N012022 MPEG-2/4 AVC SD PIP Transcoder

N012023 MPEG-2/4 AVC SD Transcoder

N012041 MPEG-4 AVC SD UltraCompression Transcoder

N012043 MPEG-4 AVC HD UltraCompression Transcode

N011050 MPEG-2 SD Transrator

N012030 ASI Plus

Part Name

EU Directive 2002/95 EC RoHS Compliant

2002/95 ECRoHS

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Lead (Pb)1 Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalant Chromium (Cr(VI))

Poly-bromi-nated biphenyls (PBB)

Poly-bromi-nated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

Chassis

yes O2 O O O O O

Mainboard

yes X3 O O O O O

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RoHS ( ) included by the IC manufacturer and exempt in EU RoHS.2

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous mate-rials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006

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X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homoge-neous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.

In addition a statement of the “Environmentally Friendly Use Period (Efup)” is required: this is the time the product can be used in normal service life without leaking the hazardous materials. TANDBERG Television expects the normal use environment to be in an equipment room at con-trolled temperatures (around 22°C) with moderate humidity (around 60%) and clean air, near sea level, not subject to vibration or shock.Where TANDBERG Television product contains potentially hazardous materials, this is indicated on the product by the appropriate symbol containing the EFUP. For TANDBERG Television

Backplane

yes X O O O O O

1 option card 1

yes X O O O O O

2 option card 2

yes X O O O O O

PSU

yes X O O O O O

/keypad/display

yes X O O O O O

Part Name

EU Directive 2002/95 EC RoHS Compliant

2002/95 ECRoHS

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Lead (Pb)1 Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalant Chromium (Cr(VI))

Poly-bromi-nated biphenyls (PBB)

Poly-bromi-nated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

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products, the hazardous material content is limited to lead (Pb) in some solders. This is extremely stable in normal use and the EFUP is taken as 50 years, by comparison with the EFUP given for Digital Exchange/Switching Platform in equipment In Appendix A of “General Rule Of Environ-ment-friendly Use Period Of Electronic Information Products.” This is indicated by the product marking shown below:

It is assumed that while the product is in normaluse, any batteries associated with real-time clocks or battery-backed RAM will be replaced at the regular intervals.The EFUP relates only to the environmental impact of the product in normal use, it does not imply that the product will continue to be supported for 50 years.

EquipmentDisposal

Recycling TANDBERG Television provides assistance to customers and recyclers through our web site Http://www.tandbergtv.com/productrecycling.ink. Please contact TANDBERG Television’s cus-tomer services for assistance with recycling if this site does not show the information you require.Where it is not possible to return the product to TANDBERG Television or its agents for recy-cling, the following general information may be of assistance:• Before attempting disassembly, ensure the product is completely disconnected from power and signal

connections.• All major parts are marked or labelled to show their material content.• Depending on the date of manufacture, this product may contain lead in solder.• Some circuit boards may contain battery-backed memory devices.

"This product is subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste."

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http://www.tandbergtv.com/ProductRecycling.ink

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iPlex Installation and Hardware Specifications Guide

ContentsCover, Notices, and Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 1: Introducing TANDBERG Television iPlex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Introducing the Installation & Hardware Specification Guide . . . . . . . . 14Other iPlex Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contacting TANDBERG Television Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Support Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

TANDBERG Television iPlex Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16iPlex Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Switch Control Module (SCM) and Media Control Module (MCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installation and Management Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Install the iPlex Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Set Up the iPlex Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configuration Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Configuration Using the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manage the iPlex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 2: Hardware Specification and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26iPlex Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Power Rating and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power Outlet Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Floor Planning Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Unpacking the iPlex Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Installing the iPlex Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Rack-mount Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28DC Power and Grounding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Grounding the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Attaching Power Cables to the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

iPlex Chassis Basic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Front Bezel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Using the LCD Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Alarm Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chassis Submodules and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38ASI Input/Output Submodules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

ASIIn Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38ASIOut Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

MPEG Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Real-Time MPEG Encoder Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Single-slot Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ATM Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49ATM OC-3/STM-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49ATM DS3/E3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

DSP Submodules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Media Processor (DSP 4PAC) Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52DSP 6-PAC Transrating Submodule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Single-slot Transcoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56GE MMF and SMF Optical SFP Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56GE Copper Cable SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Installing a Submodule into the Carrier Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Installing a Carrier Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Checking Proper Seating of Carrier Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Removing a Carrier Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Installing a Blank Face Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Troubleshooting Submodule Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Installing the GE SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Removing a GE SFP Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Replacing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Chapter 3: Control Station Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Setting Up the iPlex Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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Dependencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Management PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Reconfiguration of the iPlex Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Reconfiguration of the iPlex Using the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

iPlex Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83iPlex Management Console (iPMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Menu Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configure an Existing ASI In Port as DVB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Creating Ports and Network Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Create Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Creating a VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Configuring an ASIOut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Appendix A: Connecting iPlex to the Internet: Firewall Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Internet Security Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Unauthorized Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Denial-of-Service (DoS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Firewall Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Option 1: Isolated Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Option 2: Connected Private Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Option 3: DMZ Port of a Firewall with Public Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Introducing TANDBERGTelevision iPlex

Chapter 1

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iPlex Installation and Hardware Specification Guide

Introducing the Installation & Hardware Specifi-cation Guide

Use this guide to help you understand how to install the iPlex hardware and soft-ware.

Topics discussed in this guide include:

• How to contact technical support.

• iPlex hardware overview (also in the Web Interface User Guide).

• How to install the hardware.

• How to install the software.

Other iPlex GuidesIn addition to this guide, you can also refer to the following guides:

• Web Interface User Guide, for information on

■ Hardware specifications.■ Basic concepts.■ Web interface features and functions.■ Port configuration and statistics.■ Configuration scenarios.

• Network Management & Monitoring Reference Guide, for information on

■ SNMP formats, messages, and conceptual row creation.■ MIBs.■ HP Openview information.

• Command Line Interface Reference Guide, for information on

■ CLI basics, conventions, and connection method.■ Command definitions.■ Show commands and Config commands.

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Contacting TANDBERG Television Customer Support

For information on TANDBERG Television support hours and how to contact TANDBERG Television support, please refer to the literature that came with your support contract. To contact TANDBERG Television about the purchase a sup-port contract, please refer to the contact information below.

Basic support is available to TANDBERG Television customers either by e-mail or on the Web (refer to contact information, below). Please send a detailed mes-sage and you will be contacted during regular business hours (see the Support Check List).

Contact Information

Support Check ListWhen contacting Customer Support, please provide the following information:

• Your name, company name, e-mail address, and phone number.

• TANDBERG Television product name and version number.

• A complete network diagram with IP addresses.

• The name and version of the network software.

• If set-top boxes are involved, please brand and software version.

• Syslog entries for the period over which the problem occurred.

• iPlex Tech Support Dump.

• A full description of the problem

■ Did this problem occur just after making a network change?■ Did this problem occur just after adding or removing hardware or software?

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.tandbergtv.com/contactingsupport.ink

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TANDBERG Television iPlex OverviewTANDBERG Television’s iPlex is the industry’s smallest form factor and highest density networking device with advanced content manipulation techniques that enable efficient bandwidth-saving delivery of the highest quality video and audio, regardless of the content’s point of origin or format.

iPlex is designed for the efficient delivery of Internet data (IP), video (MPEG-2 and MPEG-4; hereafter referred to in this chapter as MPEG), and streaming (IP) video/audio across any broadband network or IP backbone, such as DSL or fiber. iPlex is content-aware, and enables the connection of different transmission media at different rates. It can multiPlex, de-multiPlex, format and inject IP data in-band into MPEG transport streams, retrieve IP content from MPEG transport streams, and transmit IP and MPEG data with full Quality of Service (QoS).

iPlex can function as a content switching, routing, and multi-plexing device in the core of the network, connecting multiple streams of data and MPEG traffic, and intelligently routing the traffic to its appropriate destination. The final client can be a PC with appropriate client application, a digital set-top box, or a residential gate-way capable of accepting video/data streams and providing video outputs to stan-dard television sets.

The following are features of the TANDBERG Television iPlex:

• 1 RU Chassis based with 8 submodule slots for multiple video/data interfaces

• Highest density chassis available today

• Routing of IP traffic

• Video encoding

• Delivery of MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 over IP networks

• Configuration via Web GUI, CLI, LCD, or SNMP interfaces

• High reliability with all components redundant

• NEBS level 3 compliant

iPlex ChassisThe iPlex is a 1RU modular chassis designed for the central or co-location office, or cable headend.

The iPlex front panel features an LCD display and keypad that enables the user to enter machine ID and IP addresses. An LED display provides system operational status. The iPlex system board is comprised of two main sections: the SCM (Switch Controller Module) and the MCM (Media Control Module). The SCM provides the overall chassis monitoring and control. The MCM provides submod-ule connectivity via two carrier cards. Each carrier card supports up to four PMC submodules, with a total of eight submodule slot per chassis. There are two 10/100 Ethernet ports for network management, control, and redundancy functions. For data communications, the iPlex provides two Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports which support off-the-shelf optical and copper SFP modules. The chassis provides

NEBS compliant (NetworkEquipment Building Systems

compliant) Adhering to standardsfrom Telcordia for equipment

used in telco central offices(COs). Most equipment must beNEBS certified before it can beintegrated into carrier facilities.NEBS specifications deal withpower management, electricalshielding, disaster preparation

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a serial interface console port for local system access to the command line inter-face (CLI), and an alarm port.

Front View

Rear ViewThe iPlex is NEBS Level 3 certified. It provides room for 8 submodule slots.

The close-up rear view image below shows a full chassis with eight submodules, a console port, an alarm port, a control port, a redundancy port, and two GE ports.

Close-up Rear View

Switch ControlModule (SCM)

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iPlex is capable of supporting up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth through the backplane and routing or switching data traffic at wire speed.

The Media Control Module is a portion of the iPlex system board that provides submodule connectivity via the carrier card. The carrier card provides a standards-based mezzanine interface for up to four submodule cards per carrier card, and up to two carrier cards per chassis (thus up to eight submodule cards per iPlex).

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iPlex Submodules The iPlex submodules are mezzanine cards mounted on the carrier card. The fol-lowing submodules are available:

• ASI Input: Contains two ASI input ports.

• ASI Output: Contains two ASI output ports

• ATM Network Interface (ANI) Single-mode: Contains one standard ATM OC-3/STM-1Single-mode interface

• ATM Network Interface (ANI) Multi-mode: Contains one standard ATM OC-3/STM-1Multi-mode interface

• ATM Network Interface (ANI) ATM E3 and ATM DS3. These interface cards each use twoBNCs instead of an optical SC connector

• Real-Time MPEG Encoder Plus (RTME Plus): Contains one analog (or digital) video inputand four audio channels (two stereo pairs)

• Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Encoder: Contains one analog video input and four audio channels(two stereo pairs)

• Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression HD Encoder: Supports High Definitionuncompressed digital video inputs

• Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression SD Encoder: Supports Standard Definitionuncompressed digital video inputs

• DSP 4PAC, or Media Processor: Uses four high-speed DSPs to provide a wide range offunctionality, including MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 Advanced Transcoding

• DSP 6PAC Transrating: Provides transrating capability for up to six individual video programs

• MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder: Provides transcoding capability for video andaudio streams

• ASI Plus: Provides DVB-CAS content scrambling functionality, which is independent of theASI ports

ASI Input and Output SubmodulesThe ASI Input submodule contains two independent DVB-ASI ports. Each port contains two physical input connectors that are software-selectable. The input sub-module has a total input rate of 160 Mbps (combined rate in any increment across both ports).

The ASI output submodule contains two independent DVB-ASI ports, each with two output connectors. The output submodule can feed modulators (satellite or cable) or video multiPlexers.

ATM Network Interface (ANI) Single-mode, Multi-mode, andCoaxialThe iPlex supports four types of ATM Network Interfaces:

- ATM OC-3 (155.52 Mb/s) on single-mode fiber.

- ATM OC-3 (155.52 Mb/s) on multi-mode fiber.

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- ATM DS3 (44.736 Mb/s) on coaxial cable.

- ATM E3 (34.368 Mb/s) on coaxial cable.

All ATM interfaces are capable of classical IP over ATM (CIP), RFC 2684 bridge mode, and native ATM over AAL-5 operation, all in PVC mode.

The OC-3 interfaces support the full VPI/VCI range of 0-255/0-4095 and offer traffic shaping features; the DS3 and E3 interfaces only support UBR mode and are limited to the VPI/VCI ranges of 0-7/0-511.

Real-Time MPEG-2 Encoder Plus (RTME Plus)The RTME Plus supports four channels (two stereo pairs) of audio for encoding into either MPEG-1 Layer II or Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. The audio source can come from any of the following input interfaces: unbalanced, balanced, AES or embedded Serial Digital Interface (SDI). The encoder supports analog and digital video sources. For an analog video signal, S-Video or composite video inputs are available for configuration. Alternately, the encoder can receive digital video input through the SDI.

Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Encoder (RTME MPEG-4 AVC)The RTME MPEG-4 AVC Encoder offers other audio encoding options and MPEG-4 video. The audio source can come from any of the following input inter-faces: unbalanced, balanced, AES or embedded Serial Digital Interface (SDI). The encoder supports analog and digital video sources. For an analog video signal, S-Video or composite video inputs are available for configuration. Alternately, the encoder can receive digital video input through the SDI.

Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression EncodersThe Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoder submodule has two fac-tory-installed input option cards: a Standard Definition input card and a High Def-inition input card. Accordingly, these ultracompression encoders are provided:

• MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression HD Encoder. This encoder can accept HD-SDI and SDInterface input signals (on the same physical BNC interface).

• MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression SD Encoder. This encoder can accept SD signals. Theinterface options are Composite, S-Video, and Serial Digital Interface (SDI), in the exact samearrangement as the MPEG-2 Encoder Plus and the H.264 MPEG--4 AVC Encoder.

Both encoders can receive video through a variety of input interfaces and com-press it to MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264).

The encoders support up to six audio stereo pairs, depending on the selected audio compression scheme. The first two audio pairs can be analog-balanced or unbal-anced signals, connected through the 37-pin micro-D connector. When using AES

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signals, the 37-pin micro-D connector allows for up to four stereo pairs, with an option clock output for synchronization. The remaining channels are only avail-able as embedded audio in the HD or SD Encoders.

Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Single-slot EncodersThe single-slot Ultracompression encoders are a denser version of the dual-slot module, with improved functionality. The advantages for a single-slot encoder are:

• Fits in a single slot, so 8 of them can be fitted in one iPlex chassis.

• Improved video quality compared to the dual-slot encoder.

• Up to 8 stereo audio pairs can be encoded by each card, regardless of encoding mode.

Media Processor (DSP 4PAC) SubmoduleThe Media Processor, or DSP 4PAC submodule is a high performance, program-mable platform for the video headend platform. Software is licensable from TANDBERG Television to give the Media Processor a wide range of functionality, including MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 AVC Transcoding. The Media (DSP 4PAC) Pro-cessor Submodule uses four DSPs to give it the performance needed to meet these applications’ demands. And because it is programmable, the Media Processor’s functionality can be changed as your requirements change, reducing future expenses.

DSP 6-PAC Transrating SubmoduleThe DSP 6-PAC Transrating Submodule is a plug-in module that provides the per stream video processing capability needed for rate shaping and rate reduction. Each DSP submodule provides transrating capability for up to six individual video programs.

Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression TranscoderThe MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder provides real-time transcoding from MPEG-2 to H.264. H.264 Video provides a better quality as well as 40-60% lower bitrates compared to MPEG-2. The transcoder also provides full live video compression up to HD. This is a dual-slot transcoder.

The MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder accepts both SD and HD Video Format inputs. It provides six Audio channels and Dual Mono Split with a repli-cated channel.

NOTEThe audio cables used in the MPEG-2 Encoder Plus and in the MPEG-4 AVC Encoder are compatible with this module.

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Real -Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression (Single-slot )TranscoderIn addition to the dual-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder described above, there is a single-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder which fits in a single PMC slot. The advantages for a single-slot transcoder are:



• Up to 8 audio channels can be encoded by each card.

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Installation and Management OverviewThis section provides an overview of the iPlex installation and management.

Install the iPlex Hardware1 Unpack the unit from its shipping container.

2 Rack-mount the unit.

3 Install the submodules and components.This step is not necessary for the initial purchase because the iPlex hardwareis shipped with all of the submodules and components installed. Fieldupgrades, however, will require this step.

4 Install the network cables.

See Hardware Specification and Installation on page 25 for detailed information.

Set Up the iPlex Control StationChoose one of the following methods to set up the iPlex control station:

ConfigurationUsing the FrontPanel Controls

1 Apply power.

2 Reconfigure the unit.You can change the unit’s IP address, IP mask, IP gateway, root password,date/time, and boot source that was configured at the factory.

See Control Station Setup on page 73 for detailed information.

ConfigurationUsing the Serial

Port

1 Install a management PC on the serial port.

2 Apply power.

3 Interrupt the boot within 5 seconds using the CNTL-x CNTL-w keysequence.

4 Reconfigure the unit.You can change the unit’s IP address, IP mask, IP gateway, root password,date/time, and boot source that was configured at the factory.

See Control Station Setup on page 73 for detailed information.

Manage the iPlex UnitThe iPlex unit is now operational. Choose any of the following methods to man-age it:

• Web GUI: HTTP or HTTPS (secure)Refer to the Web User Interface Guide for detailed information.

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• CLI: serial port, telnet, or SSH (secure)Refer to the Command Line Interface Reference Guide for detailed information.

• SNMP: v2 or v3 (secure)Refer to the Network Management & Monitoring Reference Guide for detailed information.

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Hardware Specificationand Installation

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HardwareThis chapter outlines TANDBERG Television’s iPlex hardware specifications and component installation instructions.

iPlex Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions (HxWxD): 23.50 x 17.40 x 1.75 inches (59.69 x 44.20 x 4.45 cm)

Rack Mount: 1 Rack Units: Standard 19 inch EIA rack

Weight: 24.5 lbs. (11.14 kg) fully configured

Shipping Weight: 39 lbs. (17.69 kg)

OperatingEnvironment

Airflow: 86 CFM normal operation, 126 CFM maximum

Operating Temperature Range: 0° C to +40° C (+32° F to +104° F)

Short-term Operating Temperature Range: -5° C to +55° C (+23° F to 131° F)

Non-operating Temperature Range: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)

Operating Humidity: 7% to 95% Non-condensing

Non-Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% Non-condensing

Operating Altitude: to 13,123 ft (4000 meters)

Power Rating andSpecifications

Input Power Requirements:

• AC: 100-240 V 47/63 Hz @ 3/6 Amps max.

• DC: -48 V @ 10 Amps max.

Power OutletInstallation

Requirements

The AC and DC power outlets must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

Floor PlanningRequirements

The iPlex requires the following:

• Adequate aisle clearance for service and maintenance access, with a minimumclearance of two feet in front of the rack or cabinet rails

• Adequate rack space for cable management, routing, and lacing• Adequate proximity to the power source and grounding point• Chassis and surrounding equipment must be positioned so that vents are not blocked

and the fans can pull cool air in through the lower vents and exhaust air out the uppervents

• Adequate vertical spacing between equipment in the rack to allow componentreplacement and to prevent conduction of heat

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• Equipment installed in accordance with local earthquake guidelines, with the rack orcabinet configured to have a low center of gravity

Unpacking the iPlex ChassisDo not unpack the iPlex until you are ready to install the equipment. Keep the chassis in the shipping container if the site installation is not ready. Do not discard the shipping container and shipping materials. These items will be needed if there is a warranty return or if the chassis needs to be moved or shipped.

Before unpacking and installation, perform the following check of the contents of the shipping container.

1 Inspect the shipping container and enclosed items for damage. If anythingappears damaged, contact a customer service representative.

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2 Confirm the contents of the accessory kit have been received, as follows:■ 6 foot AC Power cord■ 19" Rack Mounting brackets and chassis mounting screws■ iPlex CD ROM package■ iPlex Quick Start Guide■ Declaration of Conformity

3 Check if optional items ordered such as audio cable assemblies were included

4 The iPlex comes pre-configured with the number and type of interfacesubmodules installed. Verify the configuration matches the packing slip andthat all submodules and SFP interface modules have been properly installed.

Installing the iPlex Chassis

Rack-mountInstructions

The following instructions will guide you through installing your iPlex chassis into a typical rack-mount cabinet or chassis.

Rack-mount CheckList

The iPlex chassis rack-mount kit includes:■ Two (2) 19” rack-mount brackets■ Twelve (12) 8-32 Phillips countersunk screws to secure the rack mount brackets

to the chassis.

Additional items supplied by customer:■ 19 inch EIA or broadcast equipment rack■ Four (4) rack-mount screws (rack specific) for rack-mount support brackets■ #2 Phillips screwdriver (as required)■ Tape measure■ Marker (to mark position)

InstallationInstructions

The steps to follow to install the chassis are outlined below.

Step 1 Install only in a restricted access location in accordance with Local Codes.

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To attach the chassis in a rack with the front panel in the forward position, attach the brackets as shown in the figure below.

To attach the chassis in a center rack-mount, attach the brackets as shown in the figure below.

Step 2 Once the rack-mount brackets are attached, position the chassis in place with the proper rack-mount hole pattern.

Step 3 Attach the chassis securely using 12-24 x ¾ or other rack specific rack-mount screws.

• To attach the front mount chassis, attach the rack mount screws as shown in the figure below.


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• To attach a mid-mounted chassis, attach the rack-mount screws as shown in the figure below.

WARNINGTo prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, only lift the iPlex by grasping the chassis beneath its lower edge. A fully config-ured chassis weighs 24.5 pounds. Two people are required to lift the chassis and install it into a rack. It is recommended that one person holds and secures the chassis into the rack while a second person installs the rack-mounting screws. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.

WARNINGTo prevent personal injury when mounting or servicing the unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from thebottom to the top with the heaviest component bottom-most.

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DC Power andGrounding

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The chassis has only one power terminal with no redundant connection points for two CO power sources.

ATTENTION!It is important to maintain proper air circulation through the iPlex chassis. Failure to maintain proper air flow and adequate air space can cause the iPlex to overheat and fail. Since the iPlex airflow is from side-to-side it is recommended that you maintain a minimum 6-inch (15 cm) clearance on both sides between the chassis air intake and air exhaust on the sides and a cabinet wall or other barrier. You should also calculate the heat load from other heat generating devices and determine if an off-set is required between units to mini-mize the effects of heat exhaust. Always allow a minimum separation between the hot air exhaust on one chassis and the air intake on another chassis.


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The power sources must be correctly grounded and the power connections mustcomply with the specifications listed in the following table.

Power Setup Requirements

Grounding theChassis

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To ground the chassis, do the following:

1 On the front of the right rack rail, scrape off the paint around a pair of railholes to allow electrical contact for the ground lug, as shown in Figure thatfollows.

2 Prepare a length of 12 green AWG stranded copper cable, rated at a minimumof 10 Amps with a maximum length of 5 feet (1.5 meters).

3 Crimp the ring terminal provided in the chassis install kit to one end of thecable.

4 Apply a thin layer of an anti-oxidant electrical paste such as “NoOx” to thelug and the ground connector.

5 Insert the cable into the green terminal with the ground symbol. Tighten thescrew.

6 Attach the ground connector to the scraped hole on the rack rail according tolocal practice as shown in Figure that follows.

Power The iPlex has a maximum power dissipation of 300 Watts. The total power required per system depends on the number of packs installed and the services delivered. Power specifi-cations are provided in this manual.

Voltage - Minimum operating: -40 VDC- Nominal operating: -48 VDC- Maximum operating: - 60 VDC

Maximum Current Input

10 Amps

Ground The grounding scheme is a common bonding network (CBN) as defined by GR-1089-core Issue 4, Section 9.3.1.• Each chassis must be grounded through the equipment rack to a building/enclosure ground in accordance with NEC and local practices.• A minimum 12 AWG green stranded copper wire suitable for 10 Amps with a maximum length of 5 feet (1.53 m) is recommended.

Protection ISAMP UL Listed circuit breaker is recommended.

WARNING: DANGER!A frame ground is required for secondary voltage protection; followlocal grounding practices to ensure a good frame ground connectionto the iPlex. Improper grounding may result in an electrical hazard.

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Attaching PowerCables to the

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To attach the power cables, do the following:

1 1. Ensure that the chassis is correctly grounded as described in Groundingthe Chassis on page 32.

2 Ensure that no cards are seated in the chassis; unseat any cards by pulling theejector handles away from the faceplates of the cards.

3 Install the power supply (UPS or breaker panels) at the installation locationper local practices, and ensure that the power is off or disconnected at thesource.

4 Prepare two power wires rated at a minimum of 10 Amps: -48 VDC andreturn.

5 Use a 1/4 inch flathead screwdriver to loosen the panhead screws from the +and – terminal connections.

6 Use the screw driver to attach the wire to the appropriate power terminalposition, as shown in the Figure that follows.

WARNING: DANGER!Before connecting cables to the power terminal block, verify theyare not connected to a live power source and follow local practicesfor electrical safety.

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WARNING: CAUTIONFor continued protection against the risk of fire, replace only withthe same type and 6.3 Amps fuse.

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DC Power Receptacle on Chassis

7 Ensure that the power cables are correctly paired and tighten the terminalscrews.

8 Following local practices, test for foreign voltage, continuity, and polarity atthe terminal block and across the power cabling (should be zero).

9 Label the power wires with + and –.

10 Route the power cables under the chassis and lace according to localpractice.Verify the power supply is off and connect the wires to the powersupply.

11 Test again for foreign voltage, continuity, and polarity at the terminal blockand across the power cabling (should still be zero).

12 Provide power to the chassis and confirm voltage and polarity per localpractice.

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iPlex Chassis Basic ComponentsThe basic components of the TANDBERG Television iPlex chassis are shown in the illustrations as follows.

Front Bezel The iPlex front bezel consists of an LCD display and keypad for entering machine ID and IP addresses, and a series of LEDs that display system status.

Front Bezel LEDs The LEDs on the front panel indicate the following:

Power Green when all power rails are up and within specifications. The LED is off if the iPlex encounters a power rail failure

Online Green when iPlex completes booting, configured, and in an active state. Otherwise, the LED is off

SCM Active Orange when booting, green when the iPlex completes booting

MCM Active Flashing orange when idle waiting for the SCM to complete boot-ing, solid orange when booting, green when the iPlex completes booting

ETH1 Link/Activity Green when the link is established, flickering green when there is network activity, off when no link is established

ETH2 Link/Activity Green when the link is established, flickering green when there is network activity, off when no link is established

GE1 Link/Activity Green when the link is established, flickering green when there is network activity, off when no link is established

GE2 Link/Activity Green when the link is established, flickering green when there is network activity, off when no link is established

Major Alarm Red when in major alarm state. Off when not in alarm state

Minor Alarm Red when in major alarm state. Off when not in alarm state

Using the LCDInterface

The iPlex uses and LCD display with a six-button keypad that enables you to per-form the following basic system configuration at the iPlex. There are two types of screens: menu screens and text entry screens.

• Set date and time

• Set Flash and TFTP boot

• Network configuration

• Syslog configuration

• Set host name and password

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There are four directional cursor buttons, an Enter button (green check mark), and a cancel button (red ‘x’). The buttons function as follows:

• Up/Down In the menu screen, these buttons are used to move the cursor to different menuitems. In the text entry screen, they are used to select characters and numbers

• Left/Right These keys have no effect in a menu screen. In a text entry screen, they are usedto position the cursor

• Enter In a menu screen, this key opens selected submenus. In a text entry screen, this keycommits the entered value and returns to the previous screen

• Cancel This key interrupts the current operation and takes the user to the previous menuscreen

Rear Panel The rear panel consists of the following interfaces:

• AC on/off switch and AC power receptacle (AC version only)

• DC power receptacle (DC version only)

• 10/100 Ethernet Control Port

• 10/100 Ethernet Redundancy Port

• Gigabit Ethernet SFP 1 Port

• Gigabit Ethernet SFP 2 Port

• Serial Interface Control Console Port

• Alarm Port

• Carrier Card 1 Slot

• Carrier Card 2 Slot:

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Fans The iPlex chassis contains integrated fan module. The operation of the fans is con-trolled by the SCM using thermal sensors in critical locations throughout the iPlex chassis.

The system will control fan speed based on internal temperature of the iPlex. Fan Status and internal temperature readings can be monitored on the GUI sensor screen.

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OUT

ATM/DS3

LINK

ATM/E3

STATUS

IN

OUTSTATUS

MM

LINK OC-3/STM

-1A

TMSTATUS

SM

LINK OC-3/STM

-1A

TM

RD

YA

CT

RD

YA

CT

AS

I OU

T

1A1B2A2BAUDIO

AV

Cenc

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/CRDY

ACT

AUDIO

AV

Cenc

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/CRDY

ACT

RD

YA

CT

RD

YA

CT

AS

I IN

1A1B2A2B

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Alarm Pinouts The following table provides the pin assignments for the Alarm Port Connector.

The following scheme shows the cable fitting for the alarm port.

Pin No. Connection1

TANDBERG Television debug use – leave open23 Critical Alarm output—normally open4 Critical Alarm output—common5 Status input 1—anode6 Status input 1—cathode7

TANDBERG Television debug use – leave open

89101112131415

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Chassis Submodules and ComponentsThe sections that follow describe in detail the physical and functional features of the submodules that can be installed in the iPlex.

ASI Input/Output SubmodulesThe ASI Input/Output submodule components seen from the front are as fol-lows: BNC, and activity LEDs.

ASIIn Submodule The ASIIn submodule is distinguished by its label (ASI IN) and by a white line around the BNC connectors. Looking at the interface view of the card, you can see BNC connectors and activity LEDs.

Specifications MechanicalHeight: 0.509 inches

Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Connectors: BNC

ASI (Asynchronous SerialInterface) One of DVB’s physical

interfaces used for transmittingMPEG-2 Transport Streams

RDY ACT

RDY ACT

ASI IN

1A

1B

2A

2B

RDY ACT

RDY ACT

ASI IN

1A

1B

2A

2B

BNC

Activity LED

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IndicatorsRDY—Ready Green LED

ACT—Active Green LED

ASIOutSubmodule

The ASIOut submodule is distinguished by its label (ASIOUT) and by an orange line around the BNC connectors. Looking at the interface view of the card, you can see BNC connectors and activity LEDs.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Connectors: BNC



State RDY ACT

Power Off Off Off

LED test for approximately 8 seconds, following power up and board configu-ration.

On On

ASI In Port disabled Flash-ing

Off

ASI In Port enabled, no ASI In traffic On Off

ASI In Port enabled, ASI In traffic On Flash rate proportional to MPEG TS packet rate

RDY ACT

RDY ACT

ASI OUT

1A

1B

2A

2B

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MPEG EncodersThe iPlex offers the following two types of Real-Time MPEG Encoders:

■ Real-Time MPEG Encoder (RTME) Plus—MPEG-1 Layer II or Dolby Digital (AC-3)

■ Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Encoder■ Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoder

Real-Time MPEGEncoder Plus

The iPlex offers a Real-Time MPEG Encoder Plus (RTME Plus) submodule. This encoder supports two stereo channels of audio for either MPEG-1 Layer II or Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. The audio source can be any of the following types: Unbalanced, Balanced, AES or Embedded SDI. The encoder supports analog and digital video sources. For an analog video signal, you can configure the encoder input as S-Video or composite video. Alternately, the encoder can receive digital video input through the Serial Digital Interface (SDI). The encoder is capable of extracting embedded audio from the SDI input.

State RDY ACT

Power Off Off Off

LED test for approximately 8 seconds, following power up and board configu-ration.

On On

ASI Out Port disabled Flash-ing

Off

ASI Out Port enabled, no ASI Out traf-fic

On Off

ASI Out Port enabled, ASI Out traffic On Flash rate proportional to MPEG TS packet rate

Encoder A device that receivesanalog (audio/video) signals and

converts it into an MPEG-2Transport Stream.

MPEG (Moving Pictures ExpertsGroup) Pronounced “em-peg.” A

family of standards used forcoding and decoding audio-visual

information in a digitalcompressed format.

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The RTME Plus components seen from the front are as follows: Audio Connec-tor, S-Video In (chrominance “C”) or Composite Video In (V2), activity LEDs (ready and active), and S-Video In (luminance “L”) or Composite Video In (V1) or SDI.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Connectors: 37 Pin Micro-D Connector, BNC

TIP The Advanced Encoder canbe distinguished from the RTME

Plus by the presence of greenbands around the BNC

connectors.

AUDIO

MPEG-2 ENC

CI/Y/SDI

C2/C

RDY ACT

AUDIO

MPEG-2 ENC

CI/Y/SDI

C2/C

RDY ACT

Audio In

Composite Video In 2

Activity LEDs

Serial Digital InterfaceComposite Video In 1

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Real-TimeMPEG-4 AVC

Encoder

The Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Encoder submodule supports two channels of audio. The audio source can be: Unbalanced, Balanced, AES or Embedded SDI. The selection between Balanced, Unbalanced and AES is automatic based on the cable connected to the encoder. For an analog video signal, you can configure the encoder as S-Video or composite video. The encoder can receive digital video input through the Serial Digital Interface (SDI). The encoder is capable of extract-ing embedded audio from the SDI input.

The MPEG-4 AVC Encoder’s components seen from the front are as follows: Audio Connector, S-Video In (chrominance “C”) or Composite Video In (V2), activity LEDs (ready and active), and S-Video In (luminance “L”) or Composite Video In (V1) or SDI.

State RDY ACT

Power Off or Not Initialized Off Off

MPEG Encoder enabled, no video present on selected input: C2/C or C1/Y/SDI

On Off

MPEG Encoder enabled, video present on selected input: C2/C or C1/Y/SDI

On Flashes

TIP The Advanced Encoder canbe distinguished from the RTME

Plus by the presence of greenbands around the BNC

connectors.AUDIO

ADVEnc

CI/Y/SDI

C2/C

RDY ACT

AUDIO

ADVEnc

CI/Y/SDI

C2/C

RDY ACT

Composite Video In 2

Activity LEDs

Serial Digital InterfaceComposite Video In 1

Audio In

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Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches




Real-TimeMPEG-4 AVC

UltracompressionEncoder

The Real-Time MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoder submodule can receive both Standard Definition and High Definition uncompressed digital video through a variety of input interfaces and compress it to MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264). The following physical input options are offered:

• HD card: encoders fitted with this interface can accept HD-SDI and SD-SDI input signals (onthe same physical BNC interface).

• SD card: encoders fitted with this interface only accept SD signals. The interface options areComposite, S-Video, and SD-SDI, in the exact same arrangement as the MPEG-2 EncoderPlus and the H.264 Advanced Encoder.

• The encoder supports up to six audio stereo pairs, depending on the selectedaudio compression scheme. The first two audio pairs can be analog-balanced orunbalanced signals, connected through the 37-pin micro-D connector. Whenusing AES signals, the 37-pin micro-D connector allows for up to four stereopairs. The remaining channels are only available as embedded audio in the HD-SDI or SD-SDI interface.

State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

NOTEHD operation requires a license key.

NOTEThe audio cables used in the MPEG-2 Encoder Plus and in the Advanced Encoder are compatible with this module.

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HD Interface The HD interface option provides one BNC for uncompressed digital video input, with support for both HD-SDI and SD-SDI, as well as the audio interface (see the illustration). The upper part of the front view is a blank-face panel.


Width: 5.865 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches


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SD Interface • The SD interface option provides two BNCs for uncompressed analog or digitalvideo input. These two BNCs can be configured in software to be twocomposite inputs, one S-Video input, or one SD-SDI input. The SD interfaceoption also includes the audio interface, which is identical to that of the HDinterface.

State RDY ACT


MPEG Encoder enabled, no video present on selected input.

On Off

MPEG Encoder enabled, video present on selected input.

On Flashes

NOTEAny analog video input to the card must be time-base stable and any inputs coming directly from any kind of VTR (such as ½” con-sumer VCRs) will show as very unstable inputs without the use of a time-base corrector/frame synchronizer.

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Width: 5.865 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches




State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

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Real-TimeMPEG-4 AVC

UltracompressionSingle-slot

Encoders

In addition to the dual-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoders described above, there are single-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Encoders which fit in a single PMC slot. The advantages for a single-slot encoder are:




HD Single-slotEncoder

The Single-slot HD encoder provides one BNC for uncompressed digital video input, with support for both HD-SDI and SD-SDI interfaces, as well as the audio interface.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches




State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

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SD Single-slotEncoder

The Single-slot SD encoder option provides two BNCs for uncompressed analog or digital video input. These two BNCs can be configured in software to be two composite inputs, one S-Video input, or one SDI input. The SD encoder also includes the audio interface, which is identical to that of the HD encoder.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches




State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

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ATM Cards

ATM OC-3/STM-1 The ATM OC-3/STM-1 adapter is available in both multi-mode and single-mode formats. The components seen from the front are as follows: LINE activity LED and STATUS activity LED, receive and transmit SC duplex connector.

Single-mode

Multi-mode

STATUS

SM

LINK

OC-3/STM-1ATM

STATUS

MM

LINK

OC-3/STM-1ATM

STATUS

SM

LINK

OC-3/STM-1ATM

STATUS

MM

LINK

OC-3/STM-1ATM

Receive

Transmit

Activity LEDs

Multi-mode (MM)

SC Duplex

Receive

Transmit

Activity LEDs

Single-mode (SM)

SC Duplex

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Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Multi-mode Connector: SC duplex, multi-mode fiber, 62.5/125 micron

Single-mode Connector: SC duplex, single-mode fiber, 8.5/125 micron

IndicatorsLINK—Link Up Green LED

STATUS—Active Green LED, Initializing Yellow LED

ATM DS3/E3 The ATM DS3 and ATM E3 adapters offer an additional interface, but the func-tionality is essentially the same as the other ATM cards.

ATM DS3

ATM (Asynchronous TransferMode) A network technology for

both local and wide areanetworks (LANs and WANs) that

supports real-time voice andvideo as well as data. The

topology uses switches thatestablish a logical circuit from end

to end, which guarantees qualityof service (QoS).

State Link Status


Receiving signal from switch or remote system On/Green Off

Power On or Initializing On/Green On/Yel-low

Indicates driver is loaded and interface is config-ured (flashes yellow and then flashes green for 0.5 seconds each)

On/Green Flashes

LINK

STATUS

IN

OUTATM/DS3

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ATM E3


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches


IndicatorsLINK—Link Up Green LED

STATUS—Active Green LED

LINK

ATM/E3

STATUS

IN

OUT

LINK

STATUS

IN

OUTATM/DS3

BNC Connectorsfor audio, video, ornetworking

Activity LEDs

State Link Status


Receiving signal from switch or remote system On/Green Off

Power On or Initializing On/Green On/Yel-low

Indicates driver is loaded and interface is config-ured (flashes yellow and then flashes green for 0.5 seconds each)

On/Green Flashes

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DSP Submodules

Media Processor(DSP 4PAC)Submodule

The Media Processor, or DSP 4PAC submodule is a high performance, program-mable platform for the video headend platform. Software is licensable from TANDBERG Television to give the Media Processor a wide range of functionality, including MPEG-2 to MPEG-4 AVC Transcoding. Because it is programmable, the Media Processor’s functionality can be changed as your requirements change.

As multi-function devices, 4PACs or Media Processors can do transcoding or tran-srating. When they do transcoding, the 4 DSPs work cooperatively, and provide ONE channel of transcoding, or, one transcoder input and one transcoder output ports. When configured to do transrating, they can provide multiple transrator input and output ports. The number of ports they provide depends on the config-uration of the Media (DSP 4PAC) Processor:

• If configured for High, it is one service per DSP, and a 4PAC will provide 4 transrator input /output ports.

• If configured for Medium, it is two services per DSP, and a 4PAC will provide 8 transratorinput / output ports.

• If configured for Low, it is three services per DSP, and a 4PAC will provide 12 transrator input/ output ports.


Width: 2.911 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Connectors: None

Indicators: Four Activity (MP1...MP4) LEDs

MEDIAPROCESSOR

MP 1

MP 2

MP 3

MP 4

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DSP 6-PACTransratingSubmodule

The DSP 6-PAC Transrating Submodule provides the per stream video processing capability needed for rate shaping and rate reduction. Each DSP 6PACsubmodule provides transrating capability for up to six individual video programs: each 6PAC hosts 6 transrator input ports and 6 transrator output ports. Because there are no cable connections or indicators required, the DSP 6PAC submodule requires a blank faceplate.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 5.866 inches

Connectors: None

Indicators: None

MPEG-4 AVCUltracompression

Transcoder

The MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder provides real-time transcoding from MPEG-2 to H.264. H.264 Video provides a better quality as well as 40-60% lower bitrates compared to MPEG-2. The transcoder also provides full live video compression up to HD.

The MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder accepts both SD and HD Video Format inputs. It provides six Audio channels and Dual Mono Split with a repli-cated channel. The Codec transitions between the two channels seamlessly (except possibly for a signal level discontinuity) and without a restart.

Video stream is always transcoded. Audio streams in the input program can be selected for pass-through or transcoding. For transcoding, either two stereo pairs or one 5.1 channel is supported.

The output of MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder contains two pro-grams:

• The first program contains the main video and all the transcoded audio streams and passedthrough streams. The program number for the first program is the same as the programnumber of the input source.

• The second program contains the PIP video. The PIP program number is one plus the mainprogram number. The PMT PID for PIP is dynamically generated to be a unique one.

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The PIP video PID is by default 0x201. If this PID already exists in the input pro-gram, a unique PID is generated for the PIP video stream.

Unique PID values are also dynamically generated for any audio channels that are replicated and transcoded.

The transcoder has a scan conversion capability, which controls the picture resiz-ing.

An MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder card profile and its front on a daughter card are shown as follows.


Width: 5.865 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches


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MPEG-4 AVCUltracompression

Single-slotTranscoder

In addition to the dual-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder described above, there is a single-slot MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcoder which fits in a single PMC slot. The advantages for a single-slot transcoder are:




An AVC Ultracompression Single-slot Transcoder card’s profile and its front are shown as follows.


Width: 2.913 inches

Depth: 6.015 inches


State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

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Small Form Factor Pluggable Modules

GE MMF and SMFOptical SFP

Modules

Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers are used by the iPlex to provide optical connections to the network. There are two types of SFP optical transceivers available: one for MMF cable and one for SMF cable. Both use an LC connector to provide 1000BASE-T full-duplex connectivity between modules and the network.

State RDY ACT



On Off


On Flashes

SFP transceiver types include:-Optical MMF and SMF SFPs

-1000BASE-T copper SFP

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GE Copper CableSFP Module

Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) 1000BASE-T copper transceivers are used by the iPlex to provide electrical connections to the network. The 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver uses an RJ-45 connector with CAT-5, 5e, or 6 UTP/FTP cable to pro-vide 1000BASE-T full-duplex connectivity between modules and the network up to a distance of 328 feet (100 m).

NOTE GE Copper SFP Modules, by design, cam only work at 1 Gb/s and requireauto-negotiation. They will not operate at 100 Mb/s or 10 Mb/s.

CablesThis section provides a list of recommended cables for use with the iPlex.

ASI Input Cables • Coaxial cable, RG 6/U (75 ohm) with BNC male connector

ASI Output Cables • Coaxial cable, RG 6/U (75 ohm) with BNC male connector

ATM Cables • Single-mode fiber cable, 8.5/125 μm duplex with SC connector• Multi-mode fiber cable, 62.5/125 μm duplex with SC connector

Real-Time MPEGEncoder Plus and

Advanced EncoderCables

Custom Cables Supplied by TANDBERG Television• Balanced audio cable, 4 XLR jacks to 1 Micro-D connector (6 ft)• Unbalanced audio cable, 4 RCA jacks to 1 Micro-D connector (6 ft)• AES audio cable, 2 XLR jacks to 1 Micro-D connector (6 ft)

Video Cables not Supplied by TANDBERG Television• S-video cable, 4-pin plug to 2 BNC male connectors (75 ohm)

Suggested vendor: Comprehensive Video Group (S4P-YC-6)• Composite video cable, RG 6/U (75 ohm) with BNC male connector• SDI cable, RG 6/U (75 ohm) with BNC male connector

Gigabit EthernetCables

• Single-mode fiber cable, 9/125 μm duplex with LC connector• Multi-mode fiber cable, 62.5/125 μm duplex with LC connector

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• Unshielded twisted pair, CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable with RJ-45 connector

10/100 EthernetCables

• Unshielded twisted pair, CAT-5 cable with RJ-45 connector

Console Cables • Serial null modem cable with DB-9 female connector

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Installing HardwareBefore installing any TANDBERG Television part into the iPlex, visually inspect it for damage that might have occurred during shipment. If you find any omissions or damage, contact the supplier and the carrier that delivered the package.

NOTERegulatory statements and conditions for this product are in the front of this user guide.

CAUTIONUse of non-TANDBERG-Television parts will void the warranty.

ANTI-STATIC CAUTION• A TANDBERG Television part is packaged in an anti-static bag for protection. Keep

the part in its anti-static bag until you are ready for installation.• You must be static-free to install TANDBERG Television parts or you may cause

irreversible damage to the unit. Properly ground yourself using a grounding wrist-strap.

• Handle a module or submodule by its edges.• Do not touch any components inside the iPlex chassis.• Plug your grounding wrist-strap into the ground outlet on the chassis when installing

anything directly into the iPlex.

INSTALLATION WARNING• Do not install or apply power to a damaged part.• Only use insulated or nonconductive tools, when possible.

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Installing a Submodule into the Carrier CardTo install a submodule, first attach a grounding strap to your wrist. Then carefully place the carrier card on a static-free workbench so that the components are face up

Use the following procedure to install a submodule into the carrier card.

To install a submodule into the MCM blade:1 Carefully remove the submodule from its anti-static bag.

NOTE

You must properly ground yourself when installing or removing iPlex modules. Wear an anti-static wrist-strap and do not touch any com-ponents inside the iPlex chassis, as static electricity may cause irre-versible damage.

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2 In the applicable slot, holding the submodule at an angle with the back towardyou, insert the front plate through the slot and carefully align the dual-matingconnectors on the carrier card.

3 Align the standoff posts with the matching holes on the carrier card andcarefully press the submodule in place.

A U D I O

CI/

Y/C2

/

RDY

4

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

A U D I O

MP

EG

-2 E

NC

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/

C

RDY

ACT

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4 Fasten the submodule to the carrier card from the back with four screws.

NOTE The submodules in PMC slots 1 to 4 use a countersunk head screw underthe ejector pivot points.

5 Reinstall the carrier card in the iPlex chassis.

To install a blank plate:If you have an open submodule slot in the carrier card, you must fill it with a blank plate. Snap it in from the front of the blade. To remove a blank plate you just push it out from the inside.

Installing a Carrier CardThe carrier card is installed in either slot 1 or slot 2 of the iPlex chassis. The fol-lowing steps are required to install a carrier card in an iPlex chassis.

ATTENTION!If there is only one carrier card in the iPlex system it must beinstalled in the top slot, carrier card slot 1. A blank face plate mustbe installed in the bottom slot, carrier card slot 2.

WARNINGThe carrier card is NOT hot swappable. Do not remove or installthe carrier card while the iPlex chassis has power or damage mayoccur.

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

4

3

2

1

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To install a carrier card in an iPlex chassis:1 Orient the carrier card with the PMC modules facing down. Rest the carrier

card leading edges on the alignment tabs in front of the left and right cardguides.

2 With the edges of the carrier card aligned with the card guides, slide thecarrier card along the card guides.

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

GE1

GE2

100/240 VAC~6A

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

GE1

GE2

100/240 VAC~6A

4

3

2

1

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

RDYACT

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3 Making certain the card ejectors are rotated to their open position slid thecarrier card until it engages with the backplane connectors.

4 With the carrier card engaged with the backplane connectors, rotate theejectors into the closed position. Make certain the ejector tab is located in theejector slot located on the chassis card cage.

5 Screw the captive fasteners into the locked position.

4

3

2

1

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

GE1

GE2

100/240 VAC~6A

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

4

3

2

1

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

GE1

GE2

100/240 VAC~6A

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

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Checking Proper Seating of Carrier Card

If the carrier card seating is correct, the MCM Active LED will flash orange shortly (< 5 seconds) after power-on. It will then turn solid orange once the SCM Active LED turns green. Shortly after turning solid orange, it will turn green.

If the carrier card is not seated properly, the MCM Active LED will remain off or may be solid yellow (green and orange on at the same time) immediately.

Removing a Carrier Card

To remove a carrier card from the iPlex, loosen the captive screws, pull on both ejector handles simultaneously, and make sure that the ejector handles are free before pulling out the blade.

Installing a Blank Face PlateIf you have one carrier card and an open carrier card slot on your iPlex chassis, you must fill the open slot with a blank face plate. To install the blank face plate:

1 Place it in the open slot on the iPlex chassis with the EMI gasketing facingdown.

2 Align the captive screws with the appropriate screw holes on the iPlex chassisand tighten into place.


NOTEProper seating may not be immediately apparent. Depending onyour configuration, a carrier card could take up to 20 minutes tocompletely boot and initialize.


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You may tighten with your fingers or by using a Phillips #1 screw driver.

Troubleshooting Submodule InstallationIf a submodule does not respond after inserting it into the carrier card, check the following.

ASI In/Out 1 If the activity LEDs do not illuminate shortly after booting up, the board maybe faulty, or the carrier card has not initialized it correctly.

2 If the RDY LEDs continue to blink for more than two minutes, then thesubmodule may be faulty.

In either case, contact TANDBERG Television Customer Support.

Encoders If the RDY LED never illuminates, the encoder may be faulty or the iPlex has not initialized it correctly. Contact TANDBERG Television Customer Support.

ATM Adapter If the yellow LED illuminates and does not start blinking, the ATM adapter is hav-ing a problem initiating. Contact TANDBERG Television Customer Support.

4

3

2

1

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

GE1

GE2

100/240 VAC~6A

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

AUDIO

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

C2/C

RDYACT

MP

EG

-2 EN

C

CI/Y

/SD

I

RDYACT

AUDIO

C2/C

NOTEA faulty ASI submodule may prevent an iPlex from booting.

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Installing the GE SFP Module

To install the GE SFP module:1 Orient the SFP module with the module edge connector in the down position.

2 Slide the SFP module until it engages with the SFP connector on the iPlex.

3 Close the bail lock to retain the SFP properly.

4 The module is ready to be connected to its appropriate cable

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

100/240 VAC~6AGE1

GE2

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

100/240 VAC~6AGE1

GE2

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Removing a GE SFP Module

To remove a GE SFP module:1 Remove the cable

2 Unlock the bail lock

3 Slide the SFP module out.

4 Replace any dust caps and store properly.

Replacing the Backup BatteryThe battery on the iPlex system board powers a Real-Time Clock (RTC) for up to 10 years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it loses volt-age and the iPlex may lose its time clock.

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

100/240 VAC~6AGE1

GE2

CONTROL

REDUNDANCY

CONSOLE

ALARM

100/240 VAC~6AGE1

GE2

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Disposal of Batteries

To replace thebattery

The following instructions should only be undertaken by trained service person-nel.

1 Observe the standard safety and electrostatic discharge precautions.

2 Remove the cover from the iPlex.

WARNINGBattery replacement should be performed by a Customer Servicetrained technician.

WARNINGDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to themanufacturers instructions.


POWER

ONLINE

SCM

MCMETH1

ETH2

GE 1

GE 2

MAJOR

MINOR

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3 Locate the battery on the system board.

4 Remove the battery from its socket.

5 Dispose of the battery according to local ordinances.

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6 Remove the new battery from its package, and observe the correct polarity;insert it in the battery socket.

7 Replace the cover on the chassis.

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Control Station Setup

Chapter 3

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Setting Up the iPlex Control StationThis chapter will guide you through the steps necessary to set up the Tandberg iPlex control station.

DependenciesBefore you start to set up the iPlex, make sure that you have the following items:

• iPlex chassis containing a minimum of:

■ one carrier card■ one submodule

• Separate management PC with Web browser (if not using the front panel of the iPlex toreconfigure the unit).

• Cables required to connect to your network configuration.

Management PC The Management PC (if used) must be capable of running Internet Explorer 5.5+ (IE 6.0) or Netscape 6.0.

Reconfigurationof the iPlex Using

the Front PanelControls

To avoid needing a management PC connected to the serial port, the iPlex allows you to reconfigure the IP address and related information using the front panel controls:

• IP address

• IP mask

• IP gateway

• root password

• date/time

• boot source

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iPlex Front Panel ControlsWhen the front panel is not in menu mode, LCD displays a welcome screen. By default, it displays host name with iPlex software version on the center of first line and IP address on second line. This screen is refreshed if the host name or IP address is changed through web interface.

If there is an important system message, this message is displayed instead. The first and last columns of both lines are filled with character '#' to note that it is display-ing system message. Cancel key clears the message and the default welcome screen will show up again. Currently no system message is defined.

DOWN keyENTER

RIGHT LEFT keyUP key

CANCEL keyLCD display

key

key

m y i P l e x 1 . 01 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 0 0 . 9 9

# S y s t e m m e s s a g e ## i s d i s p l a y e d . #

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Main Menu Choices Press any key but CANCEL at the welcome screen to enter menu mode. When you first enter menu mode, the first line shows the menu title and the second line displays the first menu item.

A blinking block cursor is placed on the first column of the currently selected menu item. Up and down key move the cursor up and down and may scroll the screen if it is necessary. Arrow keys will be displayed on the rightmost column of the display if the entire page is not displayed on the LCD.

If the front panel is locked, warning message will be displayed first.

In the event the front panel is locked, a limited menu is displayed. You have to unlock the front panel first to access the normal main menu. You can see the cur-rent configuration only until the front panel is unlocked.

Submenu Choices Many of the main menu items have submenus. The index number of the submenu item is shown on the third column of the display and the cursor is placed on it. Users can navigate the submenu in the same way as main menu.

i P l e x m e n u1 . S h o w c o n f i g2 . D a t e a n d t i m e3 . A u t o b o o t4 . I P c o n f i g5 . T F T P c o n f i g6 . S y s l o g c o n f i g7 . S y s t e m8 . L o c k / U n l o c k

i P l e x m e n u1 . S h o w c o n f i g

1 . S h o w c o n f i g2 . D a t e a n d t i m e

7 . S y s t e m c o n f i g8 . L o c k / U n l o c k

# F r o n t p a n e l i s ## l o c k e d . #

i P l e x m e n u1 . S h o w c o n f i g2 . U n l o c k o n c e3 . U n l o c k p a n e l

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Submenu of “Date and time” menuEven many NTP servers are allowed via web interface, only one NTP server is dis-played and can be edited via front panel interface.

Submenu of “Auto boot”It lists the automatic boot methods, and users can choose one of them. After the selection is made, user is brought to the main menu.

Submenu of “IP config”IP address and the netmask is configured in the same menu because they have to be validated together.

Submenu of “TFTP config”

Submenu of "Syslog config"

Submenu of "System config"

2 . D a t e a n d t i m e1 . N T P s e r v e r2 . T i m e z o n e3 . D a t e4 . T i m e

3 . A u t o b o o t1 . T F T P s e r v e r2 . F l a s h p a r t 13 . F l a s h p a r t 24 . D H C P

4 . I P c o n f i g1 . I P & N e t m a s k2 . G a t e w a y

5 . T F T P c o n f i g1 . S e r v e r I P2 . F i l e n a m e

6 . S y s l o g c o n f i g1 . S y s l o g I P

7 . S y s t e m1 . H o s t n a m e2 . R o o t p a s s w d

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Editing the DataEntry Fields

When a menu item requires an input from you, the prompt message is displayed on the first line and a '>' character is displayed on the first column of the second line to note that it is the beginning of the data entry field. The rightmost column is used to display the arrows if the entry field consists of multiple lines. The left and right key are used to move the cursor, and up and down key are used to change the character.

There are more than four types of basic data entry fields:

• string—a multiple line data entry field. It can also be used to get password input where all thecharacters but the character where the cursor is located will be shown as asterisk ('*').

• date—a single line field.

• time—a single line field.

• IP address—a single line field.

String FieldThe following is the example of string field. It works as overwrite mode. You can change the character on the cursor. Only the last character in the string can be deleted by selecting the space character. This character is not in the selectable char-acter set if the cursor is in the middle of string (i.e., no space is allowed in a string.)

Two extended keys make editing easier. If the enter key is pressed for a second, extended enter key code is generated and the edit menu appears.

• The 'Reset' command restore the initial string.

• The 'Insert a letter' command inserts a letter into the cursor if the string is not maxed out.

• The 'Delete a letter' and 'Delete a word' command deletes a letter and a word on cursorrespectively.

• The 'Clear to end' command deletes character from the cursor.

E n t e r f i l e n a m e :> / t f t p b o o t / l a t e

> / t f t p b o o t / l a t es t / t e s t / n m r - i m

s t / t e s t / n m r - i ma g e

E d i t c m d s1 . R e s e t2 . I n s e r t l e t t e r3 . D e l e t e l e t t e r4 . D e l e t e a w o r d5 . C l e a r t o e n d6 . C l e a r a l l

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• The 'Clear all' command empties the string. If the cancel key is pressed for a second, theextended cancel key is generated. It is same as the 'Clear all' command.

Date FieldThe date field is comprised of three number fields; month, day and year. The cursor should be placed at the end of each field. Left and right key move the cursor to the end of previous and next field, respectively. The up and down kesy increase and decrease the number fields where the cursor is placed. The following is the example of date field.

Time FieldThe time field is same as date field excpet that the ranges of each number field are different.

IP Address FieldThe IP address field consists of four number fields. You edit on a character basis and the cursor skips the separators.

Root Password The following is the sequence to change the root password. You must enter the current password before you can change it.

If the entered password is not correct, an error message is displayed for a while.

If the password is correct, you are asked to enter new password. You are then asked to retype the password and the password is updated only when the two password strings match.

D a t e ( M M / D D / Y Y Y Y )> 0 1 / 0 1 / 2 0 0 5

T i m e ( H H : M M : S S )> 2 3 : 0 1 : 0 0

E n t e r I P a d d r :> 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 0 0 1 . 1 0 0

O l d p a s s w o r d :> * * A * * * * * *

O l d p a s s w o r d :[ I n c o r r e c t ]

N e w p a s s w o r d :> A

R e t y p e p a s s w o r d :> A

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The CANCEL key doesn't abort the procedure; rather, it brings you to the previ-ous step. For example, if the CANCEL key is pressed while retyping password, you are asked to enter new password.

Confirmation Some menu items ask a Yes/No selection. For example, when the front panel is unlocked, selecting the “lock/unlock” menu item will ask you whether to lock the front panel. The first line shows the title and the second line shows the choice. The cursor moves between Y and N character.

Reconfigurationof the iPlex Using

the Serial Port

When you first install your iPlex to reconfigure the bootload, connect a manage-ment workstation to the iPlex through the serial port. Turn on the main power switch on the iPlex chassis, and by using 9800 Baud HyperTerminal for Windows (or equivalent) and specifying the appropriate parameters, the initial screen will automatically launch a command prompt screen containing the following options:1. Setup the IP Addresses2. Setup the root password3. Setup the Default Gateway Address4. Setup the Subnet Mask5. Enable DHCP Boot6. Enable TFTP boot (*)7. Enable boot from FLASH (partition#1)8. Enable boot from FLASH (partition#2)9. Set Date and Time10. Go to boot from prompt11. Boot iPlexChoose an option:

R e t y p e p a s s w o r d :[ M i s m a t c h ]

L o c k i t ?Y e s / N o

NOTEYou must interrupt the boot within 5 seconds after applying power by using the CNTL-x CNTL-w key sequence in order to configure the iPlex using the serial port.

NOTE(*) indicates the location of the default boot image.

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The initial steps of installation are as follows:

• Give the SCM an IP address

• Setup the root password

• Enable the boot image

• Set date and time

At Choose an option: Type “1” and press Enter.

Enter the IP address for the board <192.168.4.41>: Type the IP address in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format and press Enter.

Enter the Subnet Mask <<NULL>>: Type the subnet mask in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format and press <CR>.

Enter the Default Gateway <<NULL>>: Type the default gateway in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format and press <CR>.

After this, the initial screen will display again.

Choose an option: Type “2” and press <CR>.

Enter the ROOT password <MIN:6 MAX:12>: Type your password ******** and press <CR>.

Re-Enter the ROOT password <MIN:6 MAX:12>: Type your password again ******** and press <CR>.

The initial screen will appear again.

Choose an option: Type one of the following “5, 6, 7 or 8” and press <CR>; or leave the default in place.

If you typed “6”, the following will appear:

Enter the TFTP server IP address <192.168.4.43>: Type the IP address in the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format and press <CR>.

Enter the TFTP file Name <max: max 128 chars> </tftpboot/lat-est/mediapiPlex-image>: Type in a new path for the boot image or press <CR> to accept the default.

If you have a PMCIA disk in the SCM, you can boot from that image. If you choose an option that does not exist, the initial screen will return. To choose option 7 or 8, the SCM will boot from the internal flash boot image.

NOTEThe IP address in brackets shows the last IP address entered. Also Enter is shown as <CR>.

NOTETo accept the IP address in brackets just press Enter.

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Option 10 Go to boot from prompt gives you debugging commands.Choose an option: Type “10” and the following prompt will appear.SCM<bootrom>-> Type “help” <CR>help - print online helpreset - perform RESET of the CPUbootm - boot application image from memorysetenv - set environment variables

If you want to go back to the options screen, type: reset <CR>

You will see the scroll of parameters and the router will count down 10 seconds. If you want to interrupt this command, you must type Ctrl X Ctrl W <CR>.

After completing your configuration, you must boot the iPlex by typing0 <CR>.

You will see the following message: Press break sequence <^X ^W> <CR> in 10 seconds to stop autoboot.

Again, if you want to interrupt this command, you must type Ctrl X Ctrl W <CR>.

When the iPlex boots, it will load the software image from the designated location. The screen will show the various software elements as they load and finally end at the login prompt used for cli commands.iplex login: Type “root” <CR>.Password: Type “******” <CR>.[root@iplex] Type “?” <CR>.

For more information on how to configure the iPlex using CLI, see the iPlex Command Line Interface Reference Guide.

Example If you want to change Management PC’s IP address:[root@iplex] Type “config” <CR>[config#] Type “system {“ <CR>[system config#] Type “managementIp {“ <CR> [system managementIp config#] “ipAddress 192.168.58.69” <CR>[system managementIp config#] “netmask 255.255.255.0” <CR>

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iPlex Login

Accessing the Tandberg iPlex happens in one of two ways. You can use the com-mand-line interface (CLI) through HyperTerminal or telnet via the Ethernet inter-face or the iPlex Management Console. The following sections walk you through the logon processes for the CLI and iPlex Management Console (MPMC).

CLI If an Ethernet or a Web GUI connection is not available, you can configure the Tandberg iPlex with the Command Line Interface (CLI) using the management PC.

TIP It is recommended that onlyusers familiar with the CLI formatuse the Command Line Interface.

Start Telnet from the management PC.

1 Click the Windows Start button.

2 Click Run.

3 In the Open box, type: telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx(the IP Address of the iPlex you are connecting to)

4 Click OK.

5 Type at iplex login: <user name>

6 Type at Password: <set by administrator>

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Passwords set by the administrator are as follows:

The iPlex allows you to change these default passwords and/or create new logins into the system from Maintenance.

iPlexManagement

Console (iPMC)

If you are using the iPlex Management Console, you must type in the IP address of the iPlex: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx in your Web browser or https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx if you want a Socket Secure Layer. This will display the iPlex Welcome Page. In the Welcome page, you will see the Login box. Type the user-name and password, and click the Login button. The iPlex allows you to change these default passwords and/or create new login ID and passwords into the sys-tem from the Maintenance > Administration page.

Menus in the iPlex Management Console

Home screen, showing the active components

HomeThe Home Page displays a graphic representation of the front of the iPlex chassis containing all active components. The status of LEDs also displays giving an accu-rate visual representation of the status of the chassis in the MPMC. Moving the cursor to any part of the GUI will give you the identity of the indicator. When the

User Name Password Access Rights

root Full administrative rights

administrator All rights except Add/Delete users

operator Can only view

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cursor changes to a hand, a click will display the statistics page for that component. To view the home page completely, it is necessary to set your monitor resolution to 1280 x 1024. However, the screen is more readable at lower resolutions.

Menu Links On the left side of the iPlex home page are five links that give you access to the following pages: Home, Statistics, Configuration, Maintenance, and Diagnostics. Click on the major menu items and additional links appear under the tree depend-ing on the blades and submodules installed in your chassis.

StatisticsThe Statistics page allows you to view information gathered from the iPlex. By clicking Statistics, the next level of the tree displays providing information on the iPlex chassis, Configuration File, IP Routing, SCMs and MCMs. The first page gives general information on the iPlex chassis and its major components.

If the input Transport Stream is active, you will see that the physical submodule and the MPMC is flashing with a green LED. By clicking the port, the current sta-tistics will display. You can achieve the same thing through the menu tree. In the ASI Statistics page, by default, you will see MPEG Programs information on the Transport Stream. By clicking Elements or Streams radio buttons, further infor-mation about the stream’s contents will display, such as PIDs, Stream Type, and Program Number. However, if the stream contains SDT and NIT you will have to configure the port as DVB to see that program information.

ConfigurationConfiguration allows you to configure the iPlex. By clicking Configuration, the next level of the tree control displays, which allows you to create a new logical port, create a redundant partnership, create media and network routing, and con-figure existing physical ports. Moreover, it allows you to configure Configuration Files, IP Routing, SCM and MCM blades.

NOTEThe backup Home Page displays a reduced menu tree.

NOTEAfter you configure your system and are confident everything is working correctly, Tandberg recommends that you copy the configu-ration file at that point to the startup file in order to have a known starting point should the system ever have to be rebooted. For the procedure on how to do this, see one of the following manuals:CLI Guide: Copy commandGUI Guide: Config File section in the Using the GUI Interface chapter.

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Configure anExisting ASI In

Port as DVB

To see program name information on an incoming Transport Stream, clickPorts > ASI In and then the particular ASI In port you want to configure. Select DVB from the Input Stream Type, enable SDT and NIT, then click the Apply button. By returning to Statistics and following the procedure previously described, you should see the Program IDs, Names and Services contained in the Transport Stream.

Creating Portsand Network

Routing

Once you verify that the iPlex is receiving a Transport Stream, you need to create an output stream for routing purposes, through either a UDP Out or an ASI Out port. If you have an ASI Out submodule you only have to configure it.

Create NetworkPort

The first item on the menu tree allows you to create a new logical network port. Select the Port Type you want use from the Port Parameters drop-down list box: UDP In, UDP Out, RTP In, RTP Out, TCP In or File In.

When you create a UDP Out port, you must specify a network interface, either a Gigabit Ethernet on an SCM or an ATM on an MCM. If you are using a Gigabit Ethernet port, you must also create a VLAN to give it an IP address. For the pur-pose of IP Routing: a VLAN is a Virtual LAN.

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Creating a VLAN The VLAN Configuration page allows you to configure a VLAN Setup. After entering values, use the Add button to create a new route or use the Delete button in conjunction with the Delete check box to remove entries. After completing the configuration, click the Apply button.

Configuring anASIOut

If you have an ASIOut submodule then you can route programs through it. Click the ASIOut port from the Home page and you will see the current statistics. How-ever, to confiOut port that you want to configure. After completing the configura-tion, click the Apply button.

To configure your specific setup, you will have to go to the iPlex User’s Guide or use Help

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Connecting iPlex to theInternet: Firewall Issues

Appendix A

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Internet Security ConcernsThe possible risks when a iPlex (or any equipment from any vendor, for that mat-ter) connects directly to the Internet:

• Unauthorized access (break-in): unauthorized individuals can take control of the device,modify its configuration, bring it down, etc.

• Denial of Service (DoS): attackers may be able to bring down the unit or cause it tomalfunction by subjecting it to different or unexpected traffic patterns without necessarilygaining access to it.

This chapter discusses the various ways to connect the iPlex to the Internet and the possible vulnerabilities of each.

Unauthorized AccessUnauthorized access occurs when a third party gains access to one of the control interfaces in the iPlex (Web, SNMP or CLI). This can happen in one of two ways:

1 Access is gained due to a bug, hole or vulnerability in the iPlex code orOperating System

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2 Access is gained because the third party can either guess the passwords ormonitor (sniff) the traffic going to the iPlex and read these passwords.

Since the first method is known not to happen, the focus will be on the second method.

Access to the iPlex through the CLI and Web interfaces share the same usernames and passwords. Generally, TANDBERG Television suggests that passwords should not be constructed so as to be easily guessed. When the iPlex leaves TANDBERG Television, it has a default password “skystream.” TAND-BERG Television installation personnel may leave it as such. The SCM will not boot until a root password is set. TANDBERG Television installation personnel may set the root password to “TANDBERG Television” and leave it as such. This procedure is strongly discouraged as this may be an easily guessed password.

Users are strongly urged to use secure passwords for access to the iPlex. A secure password has a combination of upper and lower-case letters, digits, and special characters.

Access to the iPlex through SNMP requires knowledge of the community string. The read-only community string defaults to “public” and the read-write commu-nity string defaults to “private”. Again, these are easily guessed strings and should be changed.

NOTEAt this time, no such bugs, holes or vulnerabilities have been dis-covered in ANY version of the iPlex software.

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Users are strongly urged to use secure community strings for SNMP access.

In addition to the measures described in this section, users are strongly urged to deploy firewalls or configure their networks to prevent access from unauthorized third parties. A few solutions for this are presented later in this chapter.

Denial-of-Service (DoS)Denial-of-Service happens when external entities are able to crash or incapacitate the system by subjecting it to specific traffic patterns. In this case, the third party never gains control of the system, but still makes it unavailable to its legitimate users.

DoS attacks may or may not explore bugs in the target system..

TANDBERG Television does not guarantee that a iPlex directly connected to the Internet will be able to withstand every type of Denial-of-Service attack. TAND-BERG Television cannot guarantee that the operation of a iPlex directly connected to the Internet will be error-free.

It is recommended that the iPlex be protected by a firewall. The remainder of this chapter explores practical options for deploying a firewall.

Firewall OptionsThis section discusses options for connecting the iPlex to the Internet. The basic assumption is that access to the iPlex from the Internet is desired in some fashion, for remote configuration or debugging (otherwise, the best option is to just con-nect the control port of the iPlex to a completely isolated network). In this section, private address means one of the IP address ranges defined for private networks in RFC-1918, namely:

• 10.0.0.0/8

• 172.16.0.0/12

• 192.168.0.0/16

NOTE

TANDBERG Television generally makes the iPlex MIB available only to customers and prospective customers. However, for security pur-poses, one should not rely on that.

NOTEIt is possible to overload most systems simply by sending too many packets to them. The SCM control port is designed to withstand a certain amount of hostile traffic, but inspecting a packet and decid-ing to drop it still takes CPU time; if too many packets are sent, there may not be cycles available for running the system and there may be service interruption.

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Option 1: IsolatedNetwork

This option is depicted in diagram that follows. The iPlex control port is con-nected to an isolated private network.

One (or more) control PCs with web browsers, telnet/SSH clients and/or SNMP managers is connected to this isolated private network. At least one of these con-trol PCs is dual-homed (has two network interfaces), and is connected to a corpo-rate network, which also uses private addresses. This network is connected to the Internet using a NAT firewall.

If external access is required, the following is must be done:

• An external access program, such as VNC (www.realvnc.com) must be installed in the dual-homed Control PC.

• The NAT Firewall is configured to forward access to the appropriate port (TCP port 5900 incase of VNC) from the outside to the control PC.

• Optional, but highly recommended: the firewall should be configured to only forward accessfrom authorized IP addresses.

• Access should be granted for a pre-determined, limited period of time.

This is the safest way to provide access to an iPlex over the Internet, but it is also the most complex. Moreover, if the remote user needs to have the ability to upgrade the iPlex, the control PC must be also configured as an FTP server.

Option 2:Connected

Private Network

The second option involves directly attaching the iPlex to a connected private net-work, as depicted in the second diagram, below. In this configuration, the iPlex has direct access to the Internet at all times and can even be upgraded directly from the TANDBERG Television public FTP site.

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If access to the iPlex from the Internet is desired, it is a simple matter of configur-ing the NAT Firewall to forward the appropriate ports:

• TCP port 80 for Web

• TCP port 443 for HTTPS

• TCP port 23 for telnet

• TCP port 22 for SSH, and/or

• UDP port 161 for SNMP

This arrangement is relatively safe, but it will not deter a determined third party, if this third-party knows the allowed IP addresses. In that case, a possible DoS attack would be to generate packets with spoofed IP addresses and flood the iPlex. The firewall in this case has no way of distinguishing such packets from valid packets.

Option 3: DMZPort of a Firewall

with PublicAddressing

This option is depicted in the diagram below. The iPlex has a public IP address, but it is connected to the DMZ port of a firewall, which must be configured only to allow access to the published ports of the iPlex.

WARNING!It is important to stress that the firewall MUST be configured with anaccess list of allowed IP addresses. It MUST NOT allow generalaccess.

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This option is very similar to the one depicted in the second diagram, but without the need of address translation. It also has the same disadvantages, and the firewall must be configured with an access list of allowed IP addresses, or there is no point in having a firewall at all. This configuration is not recommended by TANDBERG Television.

ConclusionEven though TANDBERG Television has taken every precaution in the iPlex software to protect it against intrusion and other forms of attack, it is not possible to guarantee that the iPlex operation will be error-free if it is directly connected to the Internet without any protection. This document has discussed practical options for the protection of the iPlex while still allowing some level of access from the Internet.

Customers are strongly advised to follow these recommendations.

NOTEIt is strongly recommended that the firewall only allow access to the SSH and HTTPS ports.

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Index

AAC and DC power outlets 26AC power outlet installation requirements 26Advanced Encoder 42alarm pinouts 37ASI

indicators 39specifications 38, 39, 52

ATM DS3/E3specifications 51

ATM OC-3/STM-1 49indicators 50specifications 50, 53, 56

AVC Encoder 43AVC Ultracompression Single-slot Encoder47

Bbackplane traffic speeds 17basic components 35battery

replacement procedure 69replacing 68

blank plates 62

Ccables 57

10/100 Ethernet 58ASI 57ATM 57console 58Gigabit Ethernet 57

CAT-5 cable 58caution

anti-static 59battery disposal 69grounding 60, 65, 66handling and lifting procedures 30installation 59

warranty and non-Tandberg parts 59chassis 16

AC power outlet requirements 26basic components 35home page 84installation instructions 28installing 28mechanical specifications 26operating environment 26power specifications 26

CLIlogin 83

configuration 85ASIOut submodule 87create network port 86creating a VLAN 87creating ports 86existing ASIIn port as DVB 86network routing 86

control station setup dependency 74

DDC power and grounding requirements 31denial-of-service 91DoS 91

EEncoder Plus 40encoders 38, 40

Real-Time Advanced MPEG Encoder42

Real-Time MPEG Advanced Encoder42

Real-Time MPEG Encoder Plus 40

FFiber SC Duplex cable 57firewall options 91

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conclusion 94connected private network 92DMZ port of a firewall with public ad-

dressing 93isolated network 92

firewall overview 90

Hhome page 84

Iinitial configuration procedure 80input power requirements

26AC 26DC 26

installationbefore setting up control station 74front-panel controls 74hardware 59

installation instructions 28installing the chassis 28

parts list 28Internet security issues 90

Llogin 83

CLI 83

MManagement Console 84MCM

ASI input and output submodules 18ATM network interfaces 18backplane traffic speeds 17installing a submodule 60submodules 18

mechanical specifications 26menus

configuration 85navigation 85statistics 85

MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Single-slotTranscoder 55MPEG-4 AVC Ultracompression Transcod-er 53MTRJ cables 57

NNEBS compliancy 16

Ooperating environment 26other documentation 14overview 16

Ppackage unpacking 27parts list 28power specifications and requirements 26

RReal-Time MPEG Advanced Encoder - alsosee RTME Advanced 19Real-Time MPEG Encoder Plus - also seeRTME Plus 19replacing battery 68RG 6 57RTME Advanced 42RTME Advanced - also see Real-TimeMPEG Advanced Encoder 19RTME Plus 40

indicators 42, 43, 47, 48specifications 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 54,

55RTME Plus - also see Real-Time MPEG En-coder Plus 19

SSCM

components 37security risks

denial-of-service 91

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firewall options 91types 90unauthorized access 90

serial null modem cable 58statistics 85submodule installation 60

blank plates 62

Ttech support contact info 15tech support pre-call checklist 15TRM

DSP video processing submodules 20,53

types of security risks 90

Uunauthorized access 90unpacking packaging 27user privileges 84

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Documents

iPlex Version 5.0 Installation Guide