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Chapter 2: Cisco Stream Manager Hybrid Solution
In a Cisco hybrid solution, a matrix switch seamlessly integrates with a Cisco Video Surveillance
digital recording system and provides a staged transition to digital video without changing an
interface that is familiar to users. This integration also provides a foundation for migrating to a
complete IP infrastructure. As part of this integration, operators can view recorded video from
analog monitors instead of using a separate viewing station that is dedicated to video review. This
integration also allows operators to continue using familiar keyboards and joysticks and improves
response time when users investigate events. In a multi-display environment, operators can
simultaneously investigate a recorded event and monitor other cameras.
The Cisco hybrid solution offers several benefits to an environment with a traditional matrix switch
including:
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Compatibility with a wide range of matrix switches and keyboards. Table 6 and Table 7 on
Page 4-1 provide a list of supported matrix switches, cameras, and keyboards.
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Enhanced keyboard functionality that provides immediate video review by using customized
key sequences. An operator can also play back video from a specific date and time.
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Recorded video from several cameras may be reviewed at the same time on multiple
monitors.
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Simultaneous review and recording of a single video stream.
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Support for redundant recorders for high-availability of recorded video streams.
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Extensive control for review of recorded video, including instant replay, fast forward, rewind,
pause, frame advance/reverse, digital zoom, time/date search, still JPEG snapshot image
capture, and more.
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System interoperability, which allows operators to use keyboards and joysticks from third-
party manufacturers.
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A migration path to a complete Cisco virtual matrix switch design.
Note:
The Video Surveillance Solutions Reference Network Guide provides more details about
the Cisco Virtual Matrix Switch Design. This document is available here:
http://www.cisco.com/go/srnd
Design Guide
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