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Release Notes for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Release 5.3.14
Obtaining Documentation, Software, and Related Information
Software Images and Other Tools
Module Documentation and Other Information
Software Versions and Filenames
Stream Manager Software Versions and Filenames
Firmware Versions and Filenames
Windows XP PC System Requirements
Cisco Video Surveillance Software and Firmware Compatibility
Storage Platform Health Monitoring
Dual Ethernet Network Interface Card Support
Satellite Support with the AD 1024 Matrix Switch
Support for the AD 3200 Matrix Switch
Panasonic WV-CU950 Keyboard Support
Support for Pelco Spectra IV Camera
Support for Pelco Spectra III Camera
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Release 5.3.14
Published: June 30, 2010, OL-23023-01These release notes describe important information for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager, Release 5.3.14.
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Release 5.3.14 is a minor release of Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager containing new features and updates. Users of a previous release should check the "System Requirements" section for compatibility information and instructions on how to use existing data with this new release.
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This document includes the following information:
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Introduction
The Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager application is a collection of discrete software modules. Release 5.3.14, includes the following modules:
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In addition, this release includes the following firmware updates:
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Obtaining Documentation, Software, and Related Information
This section contains these topics:
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Software Images and Other Tools
To access the self-service portal and obtain software, documents, and tools, follow these steps:
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Software Documentation
To obtain documentation and important information about Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager, follow these steps:
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This publication provides instructions to install, uninstall, and upgrade the Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Software and Cisco Video Surveillance firmware. It also includes information on planning and deploying a complete Cisco Video Surveillance system.
Module Documentation and Other Information
To obtain documentation and important information about Cisco Stream Manager and about system requirements, follow these steps:
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Installation Notes
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Software Versions and Filenames
For Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Release 5.3.14, you must install the software and firmware versions described in this section.
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Stream Manager Software Versions and Filenames
Table 1 describes the desktop Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager software. To download the compressed software files, see the "Software Images and Other Tools" section.
Firmware Versions and Filenames
Table 2 describes the desktop Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager firmware. To download the compressed firmware files, see the "Software Images and Other Tools" section.
System Requirements
This section contains these topics:
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Windows XP PC System Requirements
Table 3 Windows XP PC System Requirements for Stream Manager, Release 5.3.0 and Higher
CPU
Pentium dual-core, 2.8 GHz
Pentium IV, 2.8 GHz
RAM
1 GB
512 MB
Hard Drive
40 GB
40 GB
CD or DVD Drive
Recordable, if video is to be exported
Read-only
Audio Card
Optional, for listening to audio provided by a camera
Optional, for listening to system alerts
Video Card
ATI X1600XT 512MB PCI-e
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NVIDIA E-GEFORCE 7600GT CO 256MB DDR PCI-e
Standard PC video card
Network Card
10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Theme1
Microsoft Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 2, Windows XP Theme1
Web Services
Microsoft Net 2.0
Microsoft Net 2.0
1 To change the theme on your Windows PC, choose Control Panel > Display > Themes and choose Windows XP from the drop-down menu.
Cisco Video Surveillance Software and Firmware Compatibility
Stream Manager Release 5.3.x software and firmware is interoperable with previous versions, but we recommend that all recorders and monitors are upgraded to the latest software and firmware versions.
For more information, see the "Software Versions and Filenames" section and the "Software Images and Other Tools" section.
New and Changed Information
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What's New in Release 5.3.14
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Software Version Release 5.3.14 resolved the caveats listed in the "Resolved Caveats" section. This release requires updating the Video Surveillance Stream Manager Services Platform Firmware to release 5.3.14. For more information, see the "Software Versions and Filenames" section.
What's New in Release 5.3.13
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Software Version Release 5.3.13 resolves the caveats described in the Release Notes for Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Software, Release 5.3.13.
What's New in Release 5.3.11
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Release 5.3.11 introduces a new system Maintenance utility that is used to check and repair the file systems on XVCR recorders. The maintenance process resolves numerous system errors and alarms that occur over time if the file system is not checked and maintained on a regular basis.
Because the maintenance operation results in recorder downtime and can take 3 to 5 hours for each recorder the first time it is run, we recommend that you manually run the procedure during off-peak times.
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Review the following recommendations before performing the maintenance file system check:
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To run the Maintenance utility for one or more XVCRs, follow these steps:
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The Recorder Maintenance window appears and displays all the XVCRs that are discovered in the system.
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What's New in Release 5.3.0
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Software Version Release 5.3.0 includes the following new features:
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Storage Platform Health Monitoring
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Monitor monitors the status of the video surveillance network and devices. Storage Platform Health Monitoring provides additional, proactive system monitoring for temperature, fan speed, voltages, and memory usage. Visual alerts, actions, and e-mail messages can be sent to warn the administrator before problems occur. Storage Platform Health Monitoring increases overall system reliability.
Database Backup and Restore
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager uses a database to maintain user rights and privileges information. Database backup and restore to a PC provides an additional level of security and reliability to the system.
Dual Ethernet Network Interface Card Support
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager allows for the use of two Ethernet network interface cards. Dual NIC support lets you select the network card that is used with the Stream Manager network.
Satellite Support with the AD 1024 Matrix Switch
The AD 1024 matrix switch allows a satellite or remote configuration. Cameras are selected by using the site number, then the camera number. Support is added to interoperate with the satellite configuration.
Support for the AD 3200 Matrix Switch
Support has been added for the AD 3200 matrix switch. Stream Manager can now interoperate with the AD 3200 with the same capabilities as the AD 1024, including satellite configuration.
AD CC1100 Keyboard Support
Support is added for the AD CC1100 keyboard in hybrid mode. The AD CC1100 interoperates with both the AD 1024 and AD 3200 matrix switches in hybrid mode.
Panasonic WV-CU950 Keyboard Support
Panasonic produces a true Ethernet-based keyboard. Support is added so that Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager Decoders can interoperate with the Panasonic WV-CU950 keyboard.
H.264 Encoding/Decoding
H.264 encoding and decoding support has been added to Cisco Video Surveillance IP Gateways. H.264 is a compression mechanism that provides similar quality video to MPEG-4, but with lower bit rates, reducing both network traffic and storage requirements. IP Gateway Encoders are required for H.264 support. The CIVS-SG1B-ECMD-C16=, and CIVS-SG1B-ECOD-FE encoders support H.264. The CIVS-SG1B-DCMD-C16=, CIVS-SG1B-DCOD-FE, CIVS-SG1A-DCMD-C16=, and CIVS-SG1A-DCOD-FE decoders all support H.264.
Serial Pass-Through
Cisco Video Surveillance Stream Manager IP Gateways have two serial ports. Serial pass-through allows serial data to be sent transparently through one of the serial ports without requiring Stream Manager to understand or translate the data. This feature enables interoperability with other devices, particularly pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) cameras controlled from Cisco Video Surveillance Manager.
Support for Pelco Spectra IV Camera
Cisco Stream Manager Release 5.3.0 supports the Pelco Spectra IV camera.
To ensure proper operation, the Spectra IV bidirectional dip switch must be set to OFF (the dip switch is set to ON by default). If the bidirectional dip switch is not set to OFF, the Spectra IV may not recognize all PTZ commands and continue paning, tilting, or zooming.
Support for Pelco Spectra III Camera
To ensure proper operation, Pelco Spectra III cameras attached to Cisco IP Gateway encoder Rev8, Rev B, or higher, should not be configured for a 2400 baud rate. If upgrading from a Rev6 encoder to a Rev8 encoder, verify that the baud rate for both the Spectra III and the Cisco encoder are configured to a value greater than 2400 baud.
Caveats
Use the Bug Toolkit to find information about 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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Resolved Caveats
Table 4 lists the resolved defects for Cisco Stream Manager Release 5.3.14. For a complete list of defects, use the Bug Toolkit, as described in the "Using the Bug Toolkit" section.
Table 4 Resolved Caveats for Cisco Stream Manager Release 5.3.14
Player
Exported clip does not associate with the player.
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCtg07895
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ISP Rotate /var/log/messages.
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Fix fsck logging on hotfix branch.
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5.3.14 Explicit RAID controller settings.
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Rebuild failure due to failed rebuild attempt on incorrect drive.
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RAID wrong drive exported while trying to restart rebuild.
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Logging changes to 3ware_RAID_monitor.
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SM Monitor displays logical drive number instead of physical port.
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3ware_RAID_monitor does not get upgraded during firmware upgrade.
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Scheduled recording on XVCR does not work.
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCth56180
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Rebuild does not happen when there is an empty drive slot on the XVCR.
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCth58877
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Decoder cannot use digital zoom on h.264 encoded stream.
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBugDetails&bugId=CSCth63412
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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