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MIP 6210
High Rate IP Streamer

User Manual

January 2018
Form 8166A
www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600
Revision 1.2

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    MIP 6210 High Rate IP Streamer User Manual January 2018 Form 8166A www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.2...
  • Page 2 Inquiries should be made directly to those companies. This document may also have links to third-party web pages that are beyond the control of Sencore. The presence of such links does not imply that Sencore endorses or recommends the content on those pages. Sencore acknowledges the use of third-party open source software and licenses in some Sencore products.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    MIP 6210 – User Manual Revision History Date Version Description Author 8/9/2017 Manual for the Sencore MIP 6210 8/10/2017 Edits and cleanup 1/05/2018 Add Record, Licensing Features Page 3 (75)

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Become familiar with the equipment that you are working with and observe the following safety precautions. • Every precaution has been taken in the design of your MIP 6210 to ensure that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator. •...
  • Page 6 4.6 IP and PCAP Monitor Panel ....................36 5 File Viewing Panel ..................38 5.1 FTP - SMB Loading Play Files to the MIP 6210 ..............39 5.2 File Transfer Management - User Name and Password............. 41 5.3 Managing Play Files & Folders ................... 42 5.4 File Viewing Panel –...
  • Page 7 MIP 6210 – User Manual 9 About Panel ....................74 Page 7 (75)

  • Page 8: Introduction

    With its full line-rate performance, the MIP 6210 is the ideal tool to test the limits of networks and IP devices. The intuitive web UI and full SNMP or web API remote control allows the MIP 6210 to offer users reliable and powerful solutions for operational and lab environments. It offers multiple output ports and numerous expansion options.
  • Page 9 MIP 6210 – User Manual Dimensions/Power Size: Rack-mount 1 RU chassis Depth: 20 inches (507 mm) Power: 100-240V, 50-60Hz Specifications are subject to change without notice. Page 9 (75)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    1-605-978-4600 to obtain a replacement. 3.3 Installation The MIP 6210 rackmount chassis is a 1RU enclosure that is designed to be mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack. The unit is shipped with the mounting hardware necessary to safely secure the chassis in the rack. This includes rackmount ears and screws for the front along with rails to support the sides.
  • Page 11 MIP 6210 – User Manual 4. Secure the MIP 6210 to the rack by installing the four screws through the front mounting holes and tightening. WARNING: To prevent injury, the apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Connections

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 3.4 Rear Panel Connections All of the external connections for the MIP 6210 are located on the rear of the unit. These connections include standard computer I/O (Monitor, USB, parallel, serial, audio, and LAN ports) and the MIP 6210 IP output connections.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Features

    *NOTE: Some design modifications may occur in which features shown in this image and described below may not be found on your MIP 6210. Front Panel Descriptions: 1. UID: Pushbutton: This pushbutton provides a unit identification light at the rear of the unit.

  • Page 14: Obtaining The Mip 6210 Ip Address

    3.7 Obtaining the MIP 6210 IP Address Operating the MIP 6210 depends on gaining access to the unit’s network GUI as there is no front panel interface. Connecting to the unit’s web GUI using a web browser requires knowledge of the IP address of the port in which to enter into the address field of a web browser.

  • Page 15: Unit Networking And Dns Configuration

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 3.8 Unit Networking and DNS Configuration The MIP 6210 network configuration is managed with setup menus visible by connecting a computer monitor and USB keypad to the system. The configuration menus provide entry of host names, gateway and DNS server addresses.
  • Page 16 MIP 6210 – User Manual Ethernet 0 and Ethernet 1 Port Configuration Changes Network configuration settings are available to enter a static IP address, gateway address and subnet mask for Ethernet port 0 (eth0) and Ethernet port 1 (eth1). These selections are available in the respective “eth1 Adapter Status”...

  • Page 17: Controlling The Mip 6210 Using The Web Gui

    3.9 Controlling the MIP 6210 Using the Web GUI Controlling the MIP 6210 is done by a network connection to either the eth0 or eth1 ports and the use of the web interface or GUI. From any PC that is connected to the same network as the MIP 6210, open a web browser application and type the IP address of the unit in the address field.
  • Page 18 MIP 6210 – User Manual The top section or fields of the MIP 6210 web GUI includes login and operational information of the system. Below is a reference to the fields and information provided. 1. Logged in as: This field indicates the logged in user. This field may not be selected or changed.

  • Page 19: Simplified Startup - Getting A Stream Playing

    Select the user defined address, and set the PC’s IP address to 10.0.0.60 and the subnet mask to 255.255.0.0. When the IP address of the PC has been set in the same subnet as the MIP 6210’s factory setting, a web browser can be used to access the web user interface at 10.0.0.61.
  • Page 20 You can determine the MIP 6210’s IP address of both Eth0 and Eth1 ports by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the server. All configuration of the MIP 6210 is done via a PC and web. The Ethernet port 1 can serve both as a management port for web browser access and as the streamer IP/PCAP network port.
  • Page 21 MIP 6210 – User Manual If no files are available you will need to access and use FTP or SMB to load files to the media drive. Read on in this section for details on accessing FTP and loading files/folders. Using FTP requires starting an instance of Windows Explorer on your PC and entering the address of the FTP server.
  • Page 22 In Play Control Panel Add a Transport Stream The MIP 6210 web GUI opens to the Play Control Panel (Play Tab). To create or add a playing stream to the IP output on the Ethernet 1 port, click on the icon below the Physical Connector eth1 heading.
  • Page 23 MIP 6210 – User Manual Play icon to begin producing the stream output. The light at the far right turns green and the bit rate field beside it begins to show the output transport stream bitrate. The stream time begins to increment and the blue highlight advances from the left (start) to the right (end) in the center progress window.

  • Page 24: Play Control Panel

    GUI header. The Play Control panel provides management of all the TS files and PCAP files that are configured for playout from the MIP 6210. This panel manages each of the available Ethernet streaming ports defining which TS streams and PCAP files are sourced to each port.

  • Page 25: Stream/Pcap Information Overview

    MIP 6210 – User Manual PCAP stream See next section Row defining a PCAP output to the Ethernet 1 port 4.2 Stream/PCAP Information Overview The Play Control Panel shows all the playout IP streams and PCAPs. Each playback transport stream and PCAP file output has a row of information and control functions. There are common data fields for each stream/PCAP forming columns of information in the panel.

  • Page 26: Player - Adding A Transport Stream

    To create or add a playing stream, click on the icon. Note that this selection is available for each of the Physical Connector Ethernet ports of your MIP 6210. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want the output to stream.
  • Page 27 When looping is enabled, the Seamless Looping field becomes available to configure. Set this field to “Enabled” if you want the MIP 6210 to properly seem together the ending point with the beginning point of the stream. With this enabled the MIP 6210 corrects PCR discontinuities and continuity counters.
  • Page 28 4.3.2 Add Transport Stream - Advanced IP Configuration The Add Transport Stream Advanced IP tab includes settings to define the MIP 6210 as a specific source device for IGMPv3. This feature allows each steam to be seen by the network as a unique source device with a unique IP address, and/or source port, and/or MAC address.
  • Page 29 The Bitrate Mode provides an automatic setting in which the MIP 6210 automatically determines the ideal playout stream rate. You can set the Bitrate mode to Manual when you wish to increase the output bitrate. In the manual mode, click on the up and/or down arrows in the bitrate field to increase or decrease the bitrate in Mbps.

  • Page 30: Adding A Pcap Play File

    To create or add a PCAP stream, click on the icon. Note that this selection is available for each of the Physical Connector Ethernet ports of your MIP 6210. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want the output to stream.
  • Page 31 MIP 6210 – User Manual 4.4.1 Add PCAP - General PCAP Play Settings When adding a PCAP file to play on the MIP 6210 use the configuration settings in the General, Advanced PCAP, and File tabs to configure the output.
  • Page 32 IP – Physical Selects eth0 or eth1, Entry selects which of the available Ethernet ports Connector the standard on the MIP 6210 that the PCAP output is Ethernet ports, assigned eth2 and eth3 available if MIP 6210 has added optional ports 4.4.2 Add PCAP - Advanced PCAP Settings...
  • Page 33 MIP 6210 – User Manual Setting Range Description Source MAC From NIC Determines the MAC address transmitted with all Mode Ethernet frames during PCAP output. From Source From NIC: MAC is the same as MAC of selected From Source: MAC address is the same as MAC captured in the selected PCAP file.

  • Page 34: Ip Stream And Pcap Status & Configuration Information

    MIP 6210 – User Manual Select the cog wheel for the PCAP file to be specified. Click on the File tab to select the File Menu containing the starting and end points settings. Click the dropdown arrow in the Start/End Points field and select “Enabled.” The Start Point and Ending Point fields become available for entry.
  • Page 35 Source MAC Mode: Indicates the Source MAC Mode setting as Auto or Manual. Auto indicates the MAC address is automatically selected and communicated by the MIP 6210. Manual provides user entry of the MAC address communicated as the Source TS Packets:...

  • Page 36: Ip And Pcap Monitor Panel

    MIP 6210 – User Manual Status Listing Description File Size: Indicates the total memory size of the PCAP file Duration: Indicates the total playtime or duration of the selected PCAP file Source MAC: Indicates the source MAC address Configuration Listing...
  • Page 37 MIP 6210 – User Manual Configure IP/PCAP Panel Descriptions Item or Field Name Button/Action Description File name Not a selectable field Indicates the current source file for the transport stream or PCAP file that is playing. Browse Click to browse or Provides quick access to view files, to locate current play file or search for files.

  • Page 38: File Viewing Panel

    The File Viewing Panel is structured much like that of a PC based file viewing application. It differs in the information provided regarding the file information providing information important to managing the MIP 6210’s output. The following chart provides details of the fields and features of this panel.

  • Page 39: Ftp - Smb Loading Play Files To The Mip 6210

    5.1 FTP - SMB Loading Play Files to the MIP 6210 The MIP 6210 requires stream files and PCAP files to play out as scheduled events. The files must be loaded onto the internal storage drives of the unit. This is done using FTP (File Transfer Protocol), a common protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a network.
  • Page 40 Once you have entered the User name and Password, click on the Log On field to access the server. Upon connection to the server you can view the current folders and play files in the MIP 6210. To transfer files to the server, you may use common window’s based file copy and paste techniques or drag and drop techniques.

  • Page 41: File Transfer Management - User Name And Password

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 5.2 File Transfer Management - User Name and Password The ability to access the internal media files of the MIP 6210 can be limited to authorized users by setting up a User name and associated password.

  • Page 42: Managing Play Files & Folders

    5.3 Managing Play Files & Folders All file and folder management in the MIP 6210’s media drive is done using the FTP or server. For details on getting connected and viewing the files and folders in FTP see the previous section of this manual, Section 5.1.

  • Page 43: Record Panel

    The Record Panel provides a recording feature to record an incoming transport stream or PCAP. The record feature is a licensed feature of the MIP 6210. When licensed, the Record tab is shown and available to select. To access the Record Panel, click on the Record tab in the header. This chapter provides descriptions and overviews of the features provided by the Record feature.

  • Page 44: Record Panel Overview

    For example, the Ethernet port 0 is shown as “Physical Connector eth0.” If you have added the optional Ethernet ports to the MIP 6210, then two additional sections are included for Physical Connector eth2 and eth3. The shown ports are available for input transport stream or PCAP recording.

  • Page 45: Record – Information Fields

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 6.2 Record – Information Fields The Record Panel creates and shows all the record events and scheduled record events. Each event has a row of information and related control functions. There are common data fields for each listed record event forming columns of information in the panel.

  • Page 46: Recording Input Ts Stream Configuration

    MPEG-IP parameters. To create a record event click on the icon. Note that this selection is available for each of the Physical connector Ethernet ports of your MIP 6210. Select the icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want to create a record event.
  • Page 47 MIP 6210 – User Manual 6.3.1 Record Add Transport Stream - Configuration To define a recording event, start by clicking on the icon. The Add Transport Stream menu opens. The Add Transport Stream record menu provides configuration of the record file, receive MPEG-IP configuration, and how the recording event will start and end.
  • Page 48 Value and or Letter Provides entry to name or assign alias to identify Entry a record event or stream. If no name is entered, the MIP 6210 assigns an incrementing stream number Stream – Start Immediate Selects recording event to start immediately upon...
  • Page 49 To configure the IP input set the Receive field to “Enabled.” Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the MIP 6210 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port option is added to your MIP 6210 then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.

  • Page 50: Recording Input Pcap - Configuration

    To create or add a PCAP record event, click on the icon. Note that this selection is available for each of the Physical Connector Ethernet ports of your MIP 6210. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want to use for the IP input.
  • Page 51 MIP 6210 – User Manual To define a recording event, start by clicking on the icon. The Add PCAP menu opens. This record menu provides configuration of the record file, receive MPEG-IP configuration, and how the recording event will start and end. This menu contains 2 sections for configuring the record event, the top “Stream”...
  • Page 52 Value and or Letter Provides entry to name or assign alias to identify Entry a record event or stream. If no name is entered, the MIP 6210 assigns an incrementing stream number Stream – Start Immediate Selects recording event to start immediately upon...
  • Page 53 To configure the IP input set the Receive field to “Enabled.” Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the MIP 6210 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port option is added to your MIP 6210 then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.

  • Page 54: Record Status & Configuration Information

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 6.5 Record Status & Configuration Information Each of the record events listed in the Record Control Panel includes a Status and Configuration window. To access this window and add it to the panel, click on the icon at the left of the row containing the IP stream or PCAP record listing.
  • Page 55 MIP 6210 – User Manual The Configuration part of the window provides information regarding the settings for the record event. It indicates if the record event is to be immediate or scheduled for a later specified date/time. If scheduled, it indicates the user selected start date and time along with the duration.
  • Page 56 MIP 6210 – User Manual Status Listing Description File Size Indicates the total memory size of the recorded PCAP file Countdown to Indicates the time remaining from the current time to the Record scheduled record time of the record event. This field indicates 00.00.00 when the event is an immediate event or when the...

  • Page 57: Ip And Pcap Monitor Panel

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 6.6 IP and PCAP Monitor Panel For each listed transport stream or PCAP record event listed in the Record Control panel you will find a icon. Clicking on this icon provides a record monitoring panel for that transport stream or PCAP record event and corresponding input.
  • Page 58 MIP 6210 – User Manual scheduled – indicates negative time countdown to record event time E. Record Time Not selectable Indicates the total time duration or the Duration ending time of the TS or PCAP recording. F. Record Bar Not selectable...

  • Page 59: Admin

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 7 Admin The Admin Panel provides administrative tasks and configuration settings. To access the Admin Control Panel, click on the tab. This section provides descriptions and overviews of the features provided by the Admin panel.

  • Page 60: Changing Unit Password

    Enter the new password and click the Apply field. 7.2 Profile Manager The MIP 6210 has the ability to save all configuration settings to a file (profile). Multiple profiles can be saved for recall. Profiles can be saved locally, renamed and saved to external storage to be used on other MIP 6210s.

  • Page 61: Snmp Mib Files

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 7.3 SNMP MIB Files The MIP 6210 stores the SNMP MIB files for the currently installed version of software on the unit. These files can be downloaded directly from the MIP 6210 by clicking on the icon.

  • Page 62: Update The Unit Software Version

    Software updates may become available from Sencore to improve performance or add features. Updates to the MIP 6210 are performed through the web interface. Select the Admin tab of the MIP 6210 main menu and locate the Update Unit icon at the top of the screen.

  • Page 63: Reboot Unit

    7.6 Reboot Unit The MIP 6210 can be rebooted from the web interface. In order to perform a reboot, click the button. The MIP 6210 will prompt the user to confirm the reboot. Once the reboot is complete the login screen will appear allowing the web interface to be logged into.

  • Page 64: Network Port Configuration

    7.9 Network Port Configuration The Ethernet ports used for web management and stream playout of the MIP 6210 can be configured from the web interface. Select the Admin tab within the MIP 6210 web GUI and locate the Network section as shown below.

  • Page 65: Licensing Configuration

    7.10 Licensing Configuration Features of the MIP 6210, such as the Record feature, require an added license to be functional. Licensing information is shown in the web GUI within the Admin tab and License Information section. This section also provides license management in which new licensing may be applied to add a feature(s).
  • Page 66 SSA is automatically included at the time of the unit purchase and issuance of the base software license. The user is able to apply any software update that was created by Sencore before the SSA expiration date. The expiration date is indicated at the far right of the Apply License key row in the GUI as shown/circled below.

  • Page 67: Date/Time Configuration

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 7.11 Date/Time Configuration The MIP 6210 provides date and time references. The date/time can be set to synchronize with an NTP server or a manual data and time can be defined by the user. The Date/Time setting is found in the web GUI under the ADMIN tab.

  • Page 68: Snmp Communities

    7.13 SNMP Trap Managers The SNMP trap managers are recipients of SNMP traps sent from the MIP 6210. The following menu allows the user to configure the recipient’s IP addresses. To add and remove recipients of the SNMP traps click the button.

  • Page 69: Syslog Configuration

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 7.14 Syslog Configuration The MIP 6210 can be configured to send error and event logs formatted in the syslog protocol to a remote user specified Syslog server. Configuration is provided in the Admin tab section of the MIP 6210 web GUI within the Syslog section.

  • Page 70: Reporting Panel

    MIP 6210 and shows how to configure the operation. tab in the MIP 6210 contains logs for active alarms currently affecting the unit and an event log. The active alarms are updated periodically in order to reflect the real-time state of the unit.

  • Page 71: Event Logs

    Event Log menu. This list displays all of the events and alarms that have affected the unit. The MIP 6210 stores up to four days’ worth of logs. If the unit is rebooted or powered off and on, the event logs are cleared. The logs can be cleared manually by clicking the button.
  • Page 72 MIP 6210 – User Manual Title Description Severity This column displays the nature of the alarm. The icon means the log entry is informational and is not an error. The icon means the log entry is an active alarm. Timestamp This column displays the data and time the error was raised or cleared.

  • Page 73: Configuring The Logs

    MIP 6210 – User Manual 8.3 Configuring the Logs The MIP 6210 allows the user to configure alarms and events. Events and alarms can be hidden or set to send SNMP traps. To configure these options, click the button while in the section of the tab.
  • Page 74 MIP 6210 – User Manual 9 About Panel The About tab provides information regarding the MIP 6210 including system information, hardware and software options, Sencore contract information, and third-party software information. Click on the About tab to access the About Panel.
  • Page 75 The listings provide useful information regarding the hardware versions and unit configuration. The listings differ depending on the configuration and options of the MIP 6210. Contact Information The Contact Information section provides Sencore company and contact information.

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