Cisco Systems IP/TV 3400 Series Server User Manual


 
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Cisco IP/TV 3400 Series Servers User Guide
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Chapter 1 Introducing IP/TV Servers
Cisco IP/TV Broadcast Servers
Gigabit Ethernet Port
The Cisco IP/TV 3427 Broadcast Server comes with two integrated Gigabit
Ethernet controllers. These controllers provide an interface for connecting to
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps networks and provide full-duplex (FDX)
capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the
Ethernet LAN.
To access the Ethernet port, connect a Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) cable to the RJ-45 connector on the back of the device.
Note The 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T standard requires that the cabling in the network
be Category 5 or higher.
Serial Port
The Cisco IP/TV 3427 Broadcast Server has one standard serial port.
SCSI Port
The Cisco IP/TV 3427 Broadcast Server has one SCSI LVD port connector
located on the back panel.
Audio and Video Ports and Connectors
Table 1-14 describes the connectors used for the video capture cards in the Cisco
IP/TV 3427 Broadcast Servers.
Ethernet 1 port This 10/100/1000BASE-T port is autosensing with full-duplex capability;
it connects IP/TV Server to the Ethernet LAN.
Ethernet 2 port This 10/100/1000BASE-T port is autosensing with full-duplex capability;
it connects IP/TV Server to the Ethernet LAN.
Serial port This is a standard serial port.
SCSI port This is a standard SCSI port.
Audio and video inputs These input sockets connect IP/TV Server to audio and video sources.
Table 1-13 Cisco IP/TV 3427 Broadcast Server Ports and Receptacles (continued)
Item Description