Chapter 3: Bnp Element Manager Basics; In This Chapter; Bnp Element Manager Overview - Imagine communications Selenio BNP 2xr User Manual

CHAPTER 3
BNP Element Manager Basics
This chapter provides information about the Selenio ™ BNP Element Manager, which is used to
configure and monitor the Broadcast Network Processor (BNP).

In This Chapter:

"BNP Element Manager Overview," next.
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"Obtaining Java Runtime Environment" on page 24.
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"Broadcast Network Processor Home Page" on page 24.
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"BNP Element Manager GUI" on page 26.
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"Grooming Tab" on page 30.
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"Alarms & Events tab" on page 30.
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"Configuration Tab" on page 31.
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"Chassis Tab" on page 31.
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"BNP Version Information" on page 33.
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"Quick Keys" on page 35.
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BNP Element Manager Overview

The BNP Element Manager is a Java-based GUI available using a standard web browser, which offers a
variety of features intended to simplify the setup and operation of the BNP:
An embedded GUI application for configuration and management via XML/RPC over HTTP.
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Program level drag and drop grooming.
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PID Management.
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Input program redundancy.
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Output port mirroring.
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Simultaneous bitrate analysis of input and output transport streams and programs.
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Viewing of alarm and event logs.
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Module redundancy configurations.
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Full configuration of system functions and Gigabit Ethernet ports.
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