Chapter 1: Introduction; Document Organization; Document Audience - Imagine communications Selenio VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Manual

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
All Selenio TM Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG) systems from Imagine Communications deliver the
industry's highest density digital video solution—per Rack Unit (RU)—for grooming, statistical
multiplexing, transrating, digital program insertion (DPI), and MPEG-2 / H.264 transcoding. Based on a
flexible, scalable and modular platform, VMG systems expedite deployments of advanced video
services and simplify operation and management, while reducing operational and capital costs.
The Selenio TM VMG-14+ is available as a DC-powered (13 RU) or an AC-powered (14 RU) system, and
both are front-loading systems for use in standard Telco racks.
This Selenio TM VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide describes the Selenio VMG system hardware and
provides guidelines for physical installation, initial configuration, and basic troubleshooting.
Document Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction –
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Selenio TM VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide.
Chapter 2, Overview –
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Chapter 3, Physical Installation –
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VMG-14+.
Chapter 4, Initial Configuration –
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with one or more NPM cards) for management by the VMG Element Manager.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting and Maintenance –
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component replacement.
Chapter 6, System Specifications –
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and mechanical compliances.
Appendix A, Localized Cautions and Warnings –
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statements in French and German.
Appendix A, Conformity and Safety Information –
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the Selenio VMG.
The glossary and index can be used to quickly reference information.
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Document Audience
This guide is intended for system administrators who are responsible for installation and maintenance
of the Selenio VMG at Telco and Cable Headends. Users of this guide should be familiar with general
video and networking terminology and should be accustomed to basic network hardware installation.
Most importantly, the user must be familiar with the basics and principles of broadcast network
processing.
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Selenio VMG-14+ Hardware Setup Guide
(this chapter) describes the contents and conventions used in the
provides a detailed description of the VMG-14+ features and components.
describes the initial steps and requirements for installing the
describes how to prepare a GEN1 system (VMG-14+ populated
provides information about LED indicators and
includes information about regulatory, environmental, electrical,
lists all of this guide's Caution and Warning
provides regulatory compliance information for
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