Table Of Contents
Release Notes for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager for Release 5.2
Software Filenames and Part Numbers
Stream Manager Software Filenames and Part Numbers
Firmware Filenames and Part Numbers
Desktop PC System Requirements
Cisco Video Surveillance Software and Firmware Compatibility
Stream Manager Monitor Email Notification
Panasonic NS-202 IP PTZ Camera Support
Configuration Editing Enhancements
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager for Release 5.2
April, 2008, OL-15744-01
These release notes describe important information for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager, Release 5.2.
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Release 5.2 is a minor release of Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager containing new features and updates. Users of a previous release(s) should check the "System Requirements" section section for compatibility information and instructions on how to use existing data with this new release.
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Introduction
The Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager application is a collection of discrete software modules. Release 5.2, includes the following modules:
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Used to identify and program Cisco Video Surveillance IP Gateway encoders, decoders, and storage devices. The Stream Manager Upgrade Module is included in the Configuration Module and is used to upgrade firmware on Cisco Video Surveillance Services Platforms, Integrated Services Platforms, and IP Gateway encoders and decoders.•
Provides access to all system operations, including camera control, stored video review, and alarm notifications. This is the primary PC application for viewing live or stored video from the network.•
Enables monitoring of network, server use, and dynamic system health, and provides status reporting. An alternative version with the Failover Module also provides failover management.In addition, this release includes the following firmware updates.
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Related Documentation
Use these publications to learn how to install and use the Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager.
Installation Notes
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Software Filenames and Part Numbers
For Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Release 5.2, you must install the software and firmware versions described in this section.
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6940/tsd_products_support_series_home.htmlThis section contains these topics:
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Stream Manager Software Filenames and Part Numbers
Table 1 describes the desktop Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager software. To download the compressed firmware files, go to http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/.
Firmware Filenames and Part Numbers
Table 2 describes the desktop Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager firmware. To download the compressed firmware files, go to http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/.
System Requirements
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Desktop PC System Requirements
A desktop PC or laptop running Stream Manager Software requires the following hardware and software:
Cisco Video Surveillance Software and Firmware Compatibility
Stream Manager 5.2 software and firmware is not compatible with any previous version.
All software and firmware should be upgraded to version 5.2 for proper operation. For the required version of each module and firmware file, see Software Filenames and Part Numbers.
New and Changed Information
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Fixed Connections
Fixed Connections are supported to create a permanent one to one, or one to many, connection between two devices, such as an encoder and decoder. These connections can be used for the following:
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For more information, see the "Fixed Connections" section of the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Serial Tunneling
The Fixed Connections feature is used to tunnel serial data over the IP network. For more information, see the "Fixed Connections" section of the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Stream Manager Monitor Email Notification
Stream Manager can send email alerts to notify one or more users of system status or other events, including the following:
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PTZ Daisy Chain Support
The serial ports on a recorder can be configured to support one or more cameras, either in a direct connection, or a daisy-chain configuration. the following options are available in the Device settings for a recorder:
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For more information, see the "Configuring Device Settings for a Recorder" section of the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Panasonic NS-202 IP PTZ Camera Support
The Panasonic NS-202 IP PTZ camera is supported in Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager, release 5.2, including the following features:
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The Panasonic NS-202 IP PTZ camera does not support the following Stream Manager Features:
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For more information, see the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Database Cleanup
The new Database Cleanup feature allows you to remove cameras, monitors, and other assets from the system configuration.
For more information, see the "Configuring User Rights and Privileges" section of the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Configuration Editing Enhancements
The settings from an existing user account can be copied and applied to another user when adding or modifying a user account. You can also copy and paste the monitor access rights and camera access rights from one monitor or camera to another monitor or camera.
For more information, see the "Configuring User Rights and Privileges" section of the Cisco Video Surveillance System User Guide.
Caveats
Use the Bug Toolkit to find information on the caveats (bugs) for the current release, including a description of the problem and available workarounds. The Bug Toolkit lists both open and resolved caveats.
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Using the Bug Toolkit
You can search for problems by using the Cisco Software Bug Toolkit. To access the Bug Toolkit, you need the following items:
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To use the Software Bug Toolkit, follow these steps:
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Resolved Caveats
Table 4 lists the important defects that are resolved for Cisco Stream Manager Release 5.2. For a complete list of resolved defects, refer to the instructions in Using the Bug Toolkit.
Security
For information regarding Cisco Stream Manager security issues, see the Security Advisory at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00808b4d38.shtml
Use the advisory to determine the security issues, if any, that impact your products or installation. This advisory includes information on affected products, software versions and fixes, and obtaining fixed software.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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This document is to be used in conjunction with the documents listed in the "Related Documentation" section.
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