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Management and control of evertz ip switch fabrics and gateways
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Version 0.1, November 2014
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  • Page 1 +1 905-335-7571 Version 0.1, November 2014 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the MAGNUM series products. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Servers.
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  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................... 1 1.1. MAGNUM-SDVN: ORCHESTRATION AND CONTROL ............2 GETTING STARTED ........................3 2.1. INSTALLING THE MAGNUM SOFTWARE ................3 2.2. MAGNUM SERVER CONFIGURATION SHELL ..............3 2.2.1.
  • Page 6 MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways FIGURES Figure 2-1: Main Server Control Menu ......................3 Figure 2-2: System Configuration Menu ......................4 Figure 2-3: Change Host Name ........................4 Figure 2-4: Change Date ..........................5 Figure 2-5: Change Time ..........................
  • Page 7 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways OVERVIEW The MAGNUM control platform provides flexible and unified control of an entire broadcast environment through a variety of user operational and management surfaces. MAGNUM has an ecosystem of separately installable, licensable modules, each providing unique functionality in a unified system of control.

  • Page 10: Magnum-Sdvn: Orchestration And Control

    MAGNUM, the unified facility control system using the SDVN module, is the orchestration and control layer of Evertz SDVN solution. MAGNUM-SDVN manages the flows of video, audio, and data packets over a network that consists of Evertz 10/100GbE switching fabrics, EXE-VSR and 3080IPX, IP media gateways (e.g.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways GETTING STARTED 2.1. INSTALLING THE MAGNUM SOFTWARE For information on the installation of MAGNUM Software on MAGNUM Hardware please refer to the MAGNUM Hardware User Manual. 2.2.

  • Page 12: 2.2.1. System Configuration

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.1. System Configuration Selecting the System Configuration option will reveal the screen displayed in Figure 2-2. The main function of the system configuration menu is to complete the set up of the server configuration. The System Configuration Menu allows the user to verify or change system level configuration, such as Date/Time, Hostname, etc;...

  • Page 13: Figure 2-4: Change Date

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.1.2. Setting the Server Date Selecting Date from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to set the date for which the server will reference. Select the current day, month and year from the calendar identified in Figure 2-4.

  • Page 14: Figure 2-6: Change Time Zone

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.1.4. Setting the Server Time Zone Selecting Time Zone from the System Configuration menu will enable you to set the current time zone for the region you are in. Toggle through the list of countries and zones to select your region. Refer to Figure 2-6.

  • Page 15: Figure 2-8: Change Password

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.1.6. Changing the Server Password Selecting the Password option from the System Configuration menu will enable you to change the admin password and set a new password for the “admin” account used to access the Server Configuration Shell.

  • Page 16: Figure 2-10: Enter Password To Reboot Server

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.1.7. Rebooting the Server Selecting the Reboot option from the System Configuration menu will enable the user to reboot the server. The dialog box in Figure 2-10 will appear when this option is selected. Enter the current password into the “Enter password to reboot the server:”...

  • Page 17: 2.2.2. Networking Configuration

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.2. Networking Configuration The Networking Configuration menu will enable the user to set the network information (IP, Netmask, Gateway, and Broadcast) for multiple network adapters. Figure 2-12: Network Configuration Menu 2.2.2.1.

  • Page 18: Figure 2-14: Enter Netmask For Eth0

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.2.2. Assigning a Subnet Mask for eth0 To assign a subnet mask for eth0, select the (eth0) Netmask option from the Networking Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 2-14 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “Netmask for eth0”...

  • Page 19: 2.2.3. Cluster Configuration

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.2.4. Assigning a Broadcast Address for eth0 To assign a broadcast address for eth0, select the (eth0) Broadcast option from the Networking Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 2-16 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired subnet mask into the “Broadcast address for eth0”...

  • Page 20: 2.2.4. (Host X) Ip Address

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 2.2.4. (host x) IP Address To assign the Multicast Address 1 for the MAGNUM system select the option from the Cluster Configuration menu. The dialog box in Figure 2-18 will appear when this option is selected. The user will be prompted to enter the desired address into the “Multicast Address”...

  • Page 21: Operating The Magnum Server

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways OPERATING THE MAGNUM SERVER 3.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSING THE MAGNUM SYSTEM 1. Ensure the MAGNUM Server is installed and operational, and the IP Addresses are set correctly.

  • Page 22: Figure 3-1: Home Page

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 3-1: Home Page The VUE Search bar or Go Bar allows the user to search for items available in VUE and jump directly to that location when selected.
  • Page 23 This opens the EXE and IPX application directly from the dashboard. The EXE and IPX app is a low level information tool which presents to the user the configured active inputs and outputs of the Evertz switch fabric devices. It allows the user to see the sources, ports and destinations associated with each input and output on the EXE and IPX devices that MAGNUM is controlling.

  • Page 24: Applications Selector Menu

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 3.3. APPLICATIONS SELECTOR MENU The user can access the Applications Selector menu by clicking on the button. A panel will appear at the bottom of the page as illustrated in Figure 3-2.

  • Page 25: Configuring The System

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM 4.1. DEFINING THE DEVICES The Devices and Links Application, Devices Tab enables the user to view, add, delete and modify devices managed by MAGNUM. The created devices will be listed in the Name column alongside the corresponding IP Address in the IP Address column.

  • Page 26: Figure 4-2: Add Device

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 4-2: Add Device 4. To add a new device, select the device from the drop down menu this will cause additional information to appear as shown in Figure 4-3. Enter a unique name and IP address of the device into the fields provided.

  • Page 27: Figure 4-3: Add Device

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 4-3: Add Device Device Type: This field displays the device type that MAGNUM will be controlling Name: This field allows the user to enter a specific name for the associated device.

  • Page 28: Figure 4-4: Additional Device Options

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 5. To remove a device, place a check mark in the box beside the device or devices that you wish to remove. Once the desired devices are selected press the Delete button.

  • Page 29: Defining The Links

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 4.2. DEFINING THE LINKS The Links tab enables the user to view, add, delete or modify device links. The link will be listed in the Name column alongside the corresponding Start Port of the link followed by the End Port column.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-6: Add Link

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 4-6: Add Link Link Name: This field allows the user to specify a user-friendly Link Name. Start Port: This field allows the user to specify the start port of the link.

  • Page 31: Encapsulation

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 4.3. ENCAPSULATION At the bottom left hand corner of the Devices and LINKS window the user will find this icon selecting this icon provide the user the ability to assign Encapsulation IP Addresses to devices ports...

  • Page 32: Ports

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 4.4. PORTS The Ports app allows for the naming of ports as well as aliasing through namesets. This app also allows for Engineering level routing through the system.

  • Page 33: Additional Apps

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways ADDITIONAL APPS 5.1. GENERAL There are multiple icons located on all application windows that the user will need to know to maximize their experience. These icons and their functions are listed here: This icon allows the user to refresh the current window.

  • Page 34: Multiviewers

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 5.3. MULTIVIEWERS The Multiviewers app manages the multiviewer displays. This application allows for configuration and layout design of the VIP10G mutliviewers controlled by MAGNUM. Using this application, users can set the multiviewer properties such as resolution, refresh rate and orientation, as well as design, save and recall layouts.

  • Page 35: Figure 5-3: Additional Apps - Multiviewer Outputs

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 5-3: Additional Apps - Multiviewer Outputs When a multiviewer display is selected, the user will be able to see the current layout on the selected multiviewer display and or begin editing/creating a new layout. To edit / create the multiviewer layout the Select Live Edits to be On, when set to ON this will expose a tool bar across the bottom of the Multiviewers window.
  • Page 36 MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Add 4:3 Video Window widget to the multiviewer canvas. Add 16:9 Video Window widget to the multiviewer canvas. Create multiple Video Window widgets in a grid alignment on the multiviewer canvas.
  • Page 37 MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways This Properties tab is associated with the UMD widget. It allows the user to set the following parameters for the UMD widget that has been selected: Border Color...

  • Page 38: Figure 5-5: Additional Apps - Sources Tab

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways Figure 5-5: Additional Apps – Sources Tab The Layouts tab displays the available layouts to be previewed for each Multiviewer. The user can drag and drop the desired layout to the canvas to view it. The Filter Layouts field allows the user to search for the desired layout to add or view.

  • Page 39: Figure 5-7: Additional Apps - Themes Tab

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways This tool allows the user select all of the layouts or none of the layouts from a drop down menu. This button allows the user to save the canvas layout they have created.

  • Page 40: Snmp Control

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 5.4. SNMP CONTROL The SNMP Control app allows the user the ability to set the configuration and monitoring functions of SNMP enabled devices. Figure 5-8: Additional Apps - SNMP Control The following icons are specific to the SNMP Control window and will allow the user to maximize their use of SNMP Control Application for their system.

  • Page 41: User Management

    MAGNUM-SDVN User Manual Management and Control of Evertz IP Switch Fabrics and Gateways 5.5. USER MANAGEMENT The User Management app allows the user with the ability to add new users, delete users and change user settings. Figure 5-9: Additional Apps - User Management This button allows the user to add a new user to MAGNUM.
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