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TSS 6220
Transport Stream Server
User Manual
July 2018
Form 8173B
www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600
Revision 1.3

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  • Page 1 TSS 6220 Transport Stream Server User Manual July 2018 Form 8173B www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.3...
  • 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 TSS 6220 – User Manual Revision History Date Version Description Author 10/31/2017 Manual for the Sencore TSS 6220 1/05/2018 Add Play, Record, Licensing, features to the TSS 6220 Manual 07/20/2018 Add Disaster Recovery and Time Delay Features Page 3 (123)
  • Page 4 • 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 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 TSS 6220 to ensure that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3.7 Obtaining the TSS 6220 IP Address ................... 16 3.8 Unit Networking and DNS Configuration ................17 3.9 Controlling the TSS 6220 Using the Web GUI ..............19 3.10 Simplified Startup - Getting a Stream Playing ..............21 4 Play Control Panel ..................27 4.1 Play Control Panel Overview ....................
  • Page 7 7.5 Understanding Disaster Recovery ..................84 8 File Viewing Panel ..................86 8.1 FTP - SMB Loading Play Files to the TSS 6220 ..............87 8.2 File Transfer Management - User Name and Password............. 89 8.3 Managing Play Files & Folders ................... 90 8.4 File Viewing Panel –...
  • Page 8 TSS 6220 – User Manual 10.12 SNMP Communities ...................... 116 10.13 SNMP Trap Managers ....................116 10.14 Syslog Configuration ..................... 117 11 Reporting Panel ..................118 11.1 Active Alarms ........................118 11.2 Event Logs ........................119 11.3 Configuring the Logs ....................... 120 12 About Panel ....................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    TSS 6220 usable in a huge variety of applications. With its intuitive web UI, full web API remote control, and SNMP capabilities, the TSS 6220 offers users a simple, reliable and powerful solution for operational and lab environments. The TSS 6220 has multiple rackmount chassis options ranging from 1RU to 3RU depending on storage space requirements.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 2 Specifications INTERFACES PHYSICAL Included IP Ports: 2x RJ45 1Gbps (Each port can be used for streaming and/or management) Optional IP Ports: Additional 2x RJ45 1Gbps Fiber 2x SFP 1/10Gbps ASI I/O (Future Option): 2x Input Ports (75ohm BNC) 2x Output Ports (75ohm BNC)
  • Page 11 TSS 6220 – User Manual STORAGE OPTIONS SSD Hard Drives: Intended Use: Streaming and playlists High-performance recording Cumulative Performance: 1Gbps+ for streaming-only 300-400Mbps for time-delay and disaster-recovery Redundancy Configuration: RAID-5 for time-delay and disaster-recovery SAS Hard Drives: Intended Use: Long-term storage for time-delay disaster-recovery and recording...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    1-605-978-4600 to obtain a replacement. 3.3 Installation The TSS 6220 rackmount chassis is a 1RU or 2 RU 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.
  • Page 13 To install the TSS 6220 into a rack use the following steps: 1. Determine the desired position in the rack for the TSS 6220 making sure that the air intake on the front of the unit and the exhausts on the rear of the unit will not be obstructed.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 3.4 Rear Panel Connections All of the external connections for the TSS 6220 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 TSS 6220 IP output connections.

  • Page 15: 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 TSS 6220. Front Panel Descriptions: 1. UID: Pushbutton: This pushbutton provides an identification light at the rear of the unit.

  • Page 16: Obtaining The Tss 6220 Ip Address

    3.7 Obtaining the TSS 6220 IP Address Operating the TSS 6220 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 17: Unit Networking And Dns Configuration

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 3.8 Unit Networking and DNS Configuration The TSS 6220 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 18 TSS 6220 – 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 19: Controlling The Tss 6220 Using The Web Gui

    3.9 Controlling the TSS 6220 Using the Web GUI Controlling the TSS 6220 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 TSS 6220, open a web browser application and type the IP address of the unit in the address field.
  • Page 20 The User and Password may be set in the Admin tab. See section 6.1. 2. Selection Tabs: Provides operational control of the TSS 6220. Click on a tab to select. The tabs shown and available for selection depend on unit licensing.

  • Page 21: 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 TSS 6220’s factory setting, a web browser can be used to access the web user interface at 10.0.0.61.
  • Page 22 You can determine the TSS 6220’s IP address of both Eth0 and Eth1 ports by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the server. All configuration of the TSS 6220 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 23 Open a Windows Explorer application window on your PC. In the header of this application – paste in the ftp address listed in the TSS 6220’s File menu on the second line below the Files Control Panel heading. Paste the ftp address –...
  • Page 24 TSS 6220 – User Manual folder in the Windows Explorer window and drag it into the right side of the FTP server window. The folder or file is transferred as illustrated below. Creating a Play/Event Schedule If licensed for the Schedule playout capability, you can create a play schedule to produce a playout stream.
  • Page 25 In Play Control Panel Add a Transport Stream The TSS 6220 web GUI may include a Play tab, if licensed for the Play out feature. 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 26 TSS 6220 – User Manual Start the Output Stream Playing After the stream is added you will see the stream listed in the Physical Connector eth1 section of the Play Control Panel. If you don’t see the listing click on the Show/Hide icon .

  • Page 27: Play Control Panel

    4 Play Control Panel The play feature is a licensed feature of the TSS 6220. When licensed, the Play tab is shown and available to select. Selecting or clicking on the Play tab advances the GUI to the Play Control Panel.

  • Page 28: Stream/Pcap Information Overview

    TSS 6220 – User Manual PCAP to the Ethernet port TS Stream See next section Row defining a stream output to Ethernet 1 port (eth1) PCAP stream See next section Row defining a PCAP output to the Ethernet 1 port 4.2 Stream/PCAP Information Overview...

  • Page 29: 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 TSS 6220. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want the output to stream.

  • Page 30: Add Transport Stream - General Configuration

    When looping is enabled the Seamless Looping field becomes available to configure. Set this field to “Enabled” if you want the TSS 6220 to properly seam the ending point with the beginning point of the stream. With this enabled the TSS 6220 corrects PCR discontinuities and continuity count values.

  • Page 31: Add Transport Stream - Advanced Ip Configuration

    4.3.2 Add Transport Stream - Advanced IP Configuration The Add Transport Stream Advanced IP tab includes settings to define the TSS 6220 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 32: Add Transport Stream - File Configuration

    The Bitrate Mode provides an automatic setting in which the TSS 6220 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 33: 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 TSS 6220. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want the output to stream.

  • Page 34: Add Pcap - General Pcap Play Settings

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 4.4.1 Add PCAP - General PCAP Play Settings When adding a PCAP file to play on the TSS 6220 use the configuration settings in the General, Advanced PCAP, and File tabs to configure the output.

  • Page 35: Add Pcap - Advanced Pcap Settings

    IP – Physical Selects eth0 or eth1, Entry selects which of the available Ethernet ports Connector the standard Ethernet on the TSS 6220 that the PCAP output is assigned ports, eth2 and eth3 available if TSS 6220 has added optional ports 4.4.2 Add PCAP - Advanced PCAP Settings...

  • Page 36: Ip Stream And Pcap Status & Configuration Information

    TSS 6220 – User Manual Point and End Point in the File Menu, but you must set the Start/End Points to “Enabled” to playout only the part of the PCAP specified by the Start/End Point times. Add PCAP – File Tab Settings Summary...
  • Page 37 TSS 6220 – User Manual IP Stream - Status and Configuration Windows This section summarizes the status and configuration information provided for an IP playout stream. Summary of the listings and descriptions of the Status section. Status Listing Description File Size:...
  • Page 38 Indicates the Source MAC Mode setting as Auto or Source MAC Mode: Manual. Auto indicates the MAC address is automatically selected and communicated by the TSS 6220. Manual provides user entry of the MAC address communicated as the Source TS Packets:...

  • Page 39: Ip And Pcap Monitor Panel

    TSS 6220 – User Manual Configuration Listing Description Playback Loop: Indicates the Playback Loop setting as Enabled or Disabled. Indicates if the Playback Loop feature is active for PCAP playout. When Enabled, the PCAP output upon playing to the end of the file loops back and restarts...
  • Page 40 TSS 6220 – User Manual Play Bar Not selectable Provides visual indicator that the stream output is Progress active and progressing. Indicates the current play Indicator position or time relative to the start and end points. G. Play/Pause Pause,Click on Indicates IP/PCAP stream as playing or paused.

  • Page 41: Schedule Panel

    Up to 16 schedules can be created/listed for playout. This section describes how to create, save, play, and manage schedules within the TSS 6220. Page 41 (123)

  • Page 42: Schedule Panel Overview

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 5.1 Schedule Panel Overview The Schedule Panel includes a section for each available ethernet output port. The sections are identified by headers indicating the physical connector port. For example, the ethernet port 0 is shown as “Physical Connector eth0.” If you have added the optional Ethernet ports to the TSS 6220, then two additional sections are included for Physical Connector eth2 and eth3.

  • Page 43: Schedule - Information Fields

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 5.2 Schedule - Information Fields The Schedule Control Panel lists all the playout schedules. There can be up to a total of 16 schedules. Each schedule has a row of information and related control functions. There are common data fields for each listed schedule forming columns of information in the panel.

  • Page 44: Adding Or Creating A Schedule Configuration - General

    To create a schedule click on the icon. Note that this selection is available for each of the Physical connector Ethernet ports of your TSS 6220. Select the icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want to output the created schedule.
  • Page 45 IP – Physical Selects eth0 or eth1, Entry selects which of the available Ethernet ports Connector the standard Ethernet on the TSS 6220 that the stream output is assigned ports, eth2 and eth3 available if TSS 6220 has added optional ports 224.0.0.0 –...

  • Page 46: Add Schedule - Advanced Ip Configuration

    Setting Range Description Source IP Mode Settings: Select Auto In Auto, the TSS 6220 simulates a source device or Manual and creates and communicates a unique source IP address. In Manual, a user entered source IP address can be entered.

  • Page 47: Schedule Configuration & Information Window

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 5.4 Schedule Configuration & Information Window For each of the listed schedules in the Schedule Panel, a configuration & status window is available. Click on the icon at the left of the row containing the schedule. The Configuration box and the schedule’s start/date and file information is listed.

  • Page 48: Scheduling Configuration Panel

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 5.5 Scheduling Configuration Panel The Scheduling Configuration Panel provide configuration of the play out scheduling or events. Click on the icon to select the Scheduling Configuration Panel. Each of the rows or schedules, up to 16 different listings, has its own unique schedule for configuration. Select the icon in the row corresponding to the schedule you wish to edit.

  • Page 49: Scheduling Configuration Panel - Colors

    TSS 6220 – User Manual select. Enter time. scheduled time. G. Time Slot Click in field to Defaults to the playout time of the selected file. Duration select. Enter values Permits increasing or decreasing the time. If to shorten or...

  • Page 50: Scheduling Configuration Panel - Moving Cursor

    CSV file to the Schedule. Once in the schedule you can move or edit uploaded events. When uploading events, the values in the CSV format must match the columns in the TSS 6220 schedule for date, time, duration, and file naming. File naming must accurately match file naming of play files.

  • Page 51: Delay Viewing Panel

    The Delay feature of the TSS 6220 is an optional licensed feature. When licensed the Delay tab is present in the main menu and available for selection. Each delayed in-to-out line (Single Delay Line) is a licensed feature.

  • Page 52: Delay Panel Overview

    The Delay Panel is used to add or create a delay line or path routing an input stream to a memory buffer and after the specified delay time routing it to an output. The TSS 6220 provides flexibility in setting up the receiver, buffer, delay, and output criteria. When a delay is created and defined, the information is shown in the Delay Panel.

  • Page 53: Delay Panel - Receive Fields

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.2 Delay Panel – Receive Fields The Delay Panel contains a row of information that is identified by a “Receive” indication. This row of information summarizes the configuration of the receiver for the created delay. The information in the fields indicate user settings that were specified when the Delay was added or created.

  • Page 54: Delay - Buffer Information Fields

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.3 Delay – Buffer Information Fields The Delay Panel contains a row of information that is identified by a “Buffer” indication. This row of information summarizes the configuration of the Buffer for the created delay. The information in the fields indicate user settings that were specified when the Delay was added or created.

  • Page 55: Delay - Transmit Information Fields

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.4 Delay – Transmit Information Fields The Delay Panel contains a row of information that is identified with a “Transmit” indicator. This row of information summarizes the configuration of the delayed transmit or output. The information in the fields indicate user settings that were specified when the Delay was added or created.

  • Page 56: Delay - Adding Or Creating A Delay Line

    Value and or Letter Provides entry of alias to identify a delay. If no alias Entry is entered, the TSS 6220 assigns a delay number. Determines the output when a gap exists and there GAP Mode is no TS stream from the buffer. Selections include: Click Dropdown –...

  • Page 57: Add Delay - Receive Configuration

    Configure the IP input to be active by setting the Receive field to “Enabled.” Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the TSS 6220 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port hardware option is added to your TSS 6220, then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.

  • Page 58: Add Delay - Transmit Configuration

    For Multicast, specify the Destination IP address, and Destination IP Port. The Tx Delay tab includes settings to define the TSS 6220 as a specific source device for IGMPv3. This 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 59 IP – Physical Selects eth0 or eth1, Entry selects which of the available Ethernet ports Connector the standard Ethernet on the TSS 6220 that the transmit delay stream is ports, assigned to output eth2 and eth3 available if TSS 6220...

  • Page 60: Delay Buffer - Extract Buffer To File

    TS data is time stamped according to its arrival time by the system clock. The TSS 6220 offers the ability to specify a time relative to the incoming time stamps and extract a duration of the TS captured data from the buffer to a memory file. The extracted transport stream data can be written to a file in a common .ts or .trp format.
  • Page 61 TSS 6220 – User Manual today’s date unless the delay is > 24 Hrs. The enter date infield YYYY,MM,DD day must be in current buffer data time stamps. Start Extract Time Click in field, Enter Entry references time stamp (hours, seconds) of...

  • Page 62: Delay Receive Status & Configuration - Information Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.7 Delay Receive Status & Configuration - Information Menu Each of the Delays in the Delay Panel includes in the Receive row an added Status and Configuration window. To access this window and add it to the panel, click on the icon at the left of the Receive row.

  • Page 63: Delay Buffer Configuration - Information Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.8 Delay Buffer Configuration – Information Menu In the Buffer section of each of the delays there is an added Configuration information window available. To access this window and add it to the panel, click on the icon at the left of the Buffer section in the panel.

  • Page 64: Delay Transmit Status - Information Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 6.9 Delay Transmit Status – Information Menu An added Status and Configuration window is available in the Transmit section of each of the delays listed in the Delay Panel. To access this window and add it to the panel for viewing, click on the icon at the left of the Transmit row.

  • Page 65: Multi Transmit Delay - Tx Delay 2 Configuration

    Delay feature. For each Delay that requires more than one output, an additional instance of a Multi Transmit Delay License is needed. When the TSS 6220 contains Multi Transmit Delay licensing, after a Delay is added and shown in the Delay Panel, you will see an Add Delay Transmit icon.
  • Page 66 IP – Physical Selects eth0 or eth1, Entry selects which of the available Ethernet ports Connector the standard Ethernet on the TSS 6220 that the transmit delay stream is ports, assigned to output eth2 and eth3 available if TSS 6220...

  • Page 67: Disaster Recovery Viewing Panel

    The Disaster Recovery feature of the TSS 6220 is an optional licensed feature. The Disaster Recovery tab is only available when the feature is licensed. More than one license can be purchased if multiple disaster recovery output capabilities are needed.

  • Page 68: Disaster Recovery Panel Overview

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.1 Disaster Recovery Panel Overview The TSS 6220 provides flexibility in setting up the receiver, buffer, and disaster recovery criteria Depending on licensing, more than one Disaster Recovery can be added and shown in the Disaster Recovery Panel.

  • Page 69: Disaster Recovery Panel Descriptions

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.2 Disaster Recovery Panel Descriptions The Disaster Recovery Panel contains three rows of information associated with an added Disaster Recovery. A top row is identified as receive information. A middle row identified as buffer information. A bottom row is identified as transmit information. This section provides descriptions of the information contained in these sections of the Disaster Recovery Panel.

  • Page 70: Disaster Recovery Panel - Buffer Descriptions

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.2.2 Disaster Recovery Panel – Buffer Descriptions The Disaster Recovery Panel contains a row of information that is identified by a “Buffer” indication. This row of information summarizes the configuration of the Buffer for the created delay and disaster recovery mode.

  • Page 71: Disaster Recovery Panel - Transmit Descriptions

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.2.3 Disaster Recovery Panel – Transmit Descriptions The Disaster Recovery Panel contains a row of information that is identified by a “Transmit” indication. This row of information summarizes the configuration of the delayed transmit or output.

  • Page 72: Adding & Configuring A Disaster Recovery

    The manual setting requires a user selection to start a Disaster Recovery mode or output. An auto setting directs the TSS 6220 to automatically start a Disaster Recovery mode output after the input TS stream is lost and after the specified user Trigger Delay (minutes) has elapsed.
  • Page 73 Stream – Alias Value and or Letter Provides entry of alias to identify a delay. If no alias Entry is entered, the TSS 6220 assigns a delay number. Recovery Buffer Enter value or click Provides entry of days. Defines the duration, in...

  • Page 74: Adding A Disaster Recovery - Receive Menu

    The TSS 6220 is IGMPv3 compliant. IGMPv3 allows each steam to be seen by the network as relating to a unique source device with a unique IP address, port, and/or MAC address.
  • Page 75 TSS 6220 – User Manual Enter Value: 0 – Destination Port This is the UDP port the source device is sending 65535 to. This is the only setting required to receive a unicast stream. IGMP Filter Mode Settings: Select Used on networks supporting IGMPv3. If this...

  • Page 76: Adding A Disaster Recovery - Transmit Menu

    Transmit configuration menu. Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the TSS 6220 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port hardware option is added to your TSS 6220, then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.
  • Page 77 Range: 1030 to 65535 Source MAC Select Auto or In Auto, the TSS 6220 simulates a source device Mode Manual and creates and communicates a unique source MAC address for the stream. In Manual, a user Source MAC address can be entered.

  • Page 78: Delay Buffer - Extract Buffer To File

    The incoming buffered TS data is time stamped according to its arrival time by the system clock. The TSS 6220 offers the ability to specify a time relative to the incoming time stamps and extract a duration of the TS captured data from the buffer to a memory file. The extracted transport stream data can be written to a file in a common .ts or .trp format.
  • Page 79 TSS 6220 – User Manual Extract Disaster Recovery Buffer To File descriptions: Settings Range Description Start Extract Date This setting (date) marks the day in which the Click on calendar buffer data is extracted from memory and written icon select date, or to a file.

  • Page 80: Disaster Recovery - Added Panel Status & Configuration Menus

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.5 Disaster Recovery – Added Panel Status & Configuration Menus Each of the Disaster Recovery listings in the Panel includes a Receive, Buffer and Transmit row. The information in each of these rows is a summary of the configuration settings and status of the receiver, buffer and outputs associated with the Disaster Recovery.

  • Page 81: Disaster Recovery Receive - Status Information Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.5.1 Disaster Recovery Receive – Status Information Menu Each of the Disaster Recovery listings in the Panel includes in the Receive row an added Status and Configuration window. To access this window and add it to the panel, click on the icon at the left of the Receive row.

  • Page 82: Disaster Recovery Buffer - Configuration Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.5.2 Disaster Recovery Buffer – Configuration Menu In the Buffer section of each of Disaster Recovery Panel listings there is an added Configuration information window available. To access this window and add it to the panel, click on the icon at the left of the Buffer section in the panel.

  • Page 83: Disaster Recovery Transmit - Status & Configuration Information Menu

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.5.3 Disaster Recovery Transmit – Status & Configuration Information Menu An added Status and Configuration window is available in the Transmit section of each of the Disaster Recovery listings in the Panel. To access this window and add it to the panel for viewing, click on the icon at the left of the Transmit row.

  • Page 84: Understanding Disaster Recovery

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 7.5 Understanding Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery provides a time delayed output in the event that a disaster occurs and the live input content is lost. The following provides more detail overviewing the Disaster Recovery feature to aid in understanding of how it works and how the panel indicators provide status information.
  • Page 85 TSS 6220 – User Manual is lost. The TSS 6220 provides input TS stream monitoring of the normal programming. In the event the incoming TS stream programming is lost, (Disaster!) the buffered data is ready and available to continue or maintain the output. This requires that the output be switched to a Disaster Recovery mode or output.

  • Page 86: 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 TSS 6220’s output. The following chart provides details of the fields and features of this panel.

  • Page 87: Ftp - Smb Loading Play Files To The Tss 6220

    8.1 FTP - SMB Loading Play Files to the TSS 6220 The TSS 6220 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 88 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 TSS 6220. To transfer files to the server, you may use common window’s based file copy and paste techniques or drag and drop techniques.

  • Page 89: File Transfer Management - User Name And Password

    8.2 File Transfer Management - User Name and Password The ability to access the internal media files of the TSS 6220 can be limited to authorized users by setting up a User name and associated password. Click on the File Transfer Management cog wheel located at the left of the page under the Files Control Panel header.

  • Page 90: Managing Play Files & Folders

    8.3 Managing Play Files & Folders All file and folder management in the TSS 6220’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 8.1.

  • Page 91: 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 TSS 6220. When licensed, the Record tab is shown and available to select. To access the Record Panel, click on the Record tab in the header.

  • Page 92: 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 TSS 6220, 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 93: Record - Information Fields

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 9.2 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 94: 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 TSS 6220. Select the icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want to create a record event.

  • Page 95: Record Add Transport Stream - Configuration

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 9.3.1 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 96 Value and or Letter Provides entry to name or assign alias to identify a Entry record event or stream. If no name is entered, the TSS 6220 assigns an incrementing stream number Stream – Start Immediate Selects recording event to start immediately upon...

  • Page 97: Record Add Transport Stream - Ip Configuration

    To configure the IP input set the Receive field to “Enabled.” Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the TSS 6220 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port option is added to your TSS 6220 then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.
  • Page 98 TSS 6220 – User Manual streams. Unicast streams originate directly from a source device. Destination IP Enter Value: 224.0.0.0 This address is the IP address the source device – 239.255.255.255 is sending to for a multi-cast. A unicast would use an IP address less than 224.0.0.0.

  • Page 99: 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 TSS 6220. Select icon in the section corresponding to the Ethernet port in which you want to use for the IP input.
  • Page 100 Value and or Letter Provides entry to name or assign alias to identify a Entry record event or stream. If no name is entered, the TSS 6220 assigns an incrementing stream number Stream – Start Immediate Selects recording event to start immediately upon...

  • Page 101: Record Add Pcap - Pcap Configuration

    To configure the IP input set the Receive field to “Enabled.” Select the Physical Connector or Ethernet port on the TSS 6220 to use as the receive port. Eth 0 and Eth 1 are available. If the added ethernet port option is added to your TSS 6220 then eth 2 and eth 3 will be available in the dropdown.

  • Page 102: Record Status & Configuration Information

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 9.5 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 103 TSS 6220 – 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 104 TSS 6220 – 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 105: Ip And Pcap Monitor Panel

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 9.6 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 106 TSS 6220 – User Manual 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 Provides visual indicator that the stream Progress record is active and progressing, Indicates...

  • Page 107: Admin

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 10 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 108: Changing Unit Password

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 10.1 Changing Unit Password The TSS 6220 can be assigned an access password and the current access password can be changed. In order to make changes to passwords, click the button. A window will appear to enter the current password and new password.

  • Page 109: Snmp Mib Files

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 10.3 SNMP MIB Files The TSS 6220 stores the SNMP MIB files for the currently installed version of software on the unit. These files can be downloaded directly from the TSS 6220 by clicking on the icon.

  • Page 110: Update The Unit Software Version

    Software updates may become available from Sencore to improve performance or add features. Updates to the TSS 6220 are performed through the web interface. Select the Admin tab of the TSS 6220 main menu and locate the Update Unit icon at the top of the screen.

  • Page 111: Reboot Unit

    10.6 Reboot Unit The TSS 6220 can be rebooted from the web interface. In order to perform a reboot, click the button. The TSS 6220 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 112: Network Port Configuration

    10.9 Network Port Configuration The Ethernet ports used for web management and stream playout of the TSS 6220 can be configured from the web interface. Select the Admin tab within the TSS 6220 web GUI and locate the Network section as shown below.

  • Page 113: Licensing Configuration

    10.10 Licensing Configuration Features of the TSS 6220 require a license in order 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 features.

  • Page 114: Date/Time Configuration

    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 115 TSS 6220 – User Manual Enter the NTP Server address in the address field. Click the Apply field. Setting Range Description Setting to NTP uses the local network’s NTP server Update Mode to synchronize date and time. Manual allows the Manual user to define a date and time.

  • Page 116: Snmp Communities

    10.13 SNMP Trap Managers The SNMP trap managers are recipients of SNMP traps sent from the TSS 6220. 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 117: Syslog Configuration

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 10.14 Syslog Configuration The TSS 6220 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 TSS 6220 web GUI within the Syslog section.

  • Page 118: Reporting Panel

    TSS 6220 and shows how to configure the operation. tab in the TSS 6220 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 119: Event Logs

    Event Log menu. This list displays all of the events and alarms that have affected the unit. The TSS 6220 stores logs up to four days. 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 120: Configuring The Logs

    TSS 6220 – 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 121 TSS 6220 – User Manual tab allows the user to configure the events reported by the TSS 6220. Each column and its function are described below. A user configured time offset can also be applied to allow viewing the logs in a local time zone. Check the box for the events you want included in the logs or to include or generate an SNMP trap, when available.

  • Page 122: About Panel

    TSS 6220 – User Manual 12 About Panel The About tab provides information regarding the TSS 6220 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 123 + symbol at the left of each listing for additional drop down informational lines and details of each option. The listings provide useful information regarding the hardware versions and unit configuration. The listings differ depending on the configuration and options of the TSS 6220. Contact Information The Contact Information section provides Sencore company and contact information.

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