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Cisco Physical Security Multiservices Platform Series User Guide
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APPENDIX
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16 x D1 and 8 x D1 Video Capture Cards
The 16 x D1 and 8 x D1 video capture cards capture and compress standard definition analog video
streams, and are available in the following configurations:
• CIVS-ENC-8P—8 channel video capture card
• CIVS-ENC-16P—16 channel video capture card
Each card can capture full-resolution standard video on all available channels at full frames-per-second.
This document includes the following topics:
• Before You Begin, page E-1
• Overview, page E-2
• Requirements, page E-3
• Features, page E-4
• Encoding Parameter Limitations, page E-4
• Motion Detection with Low Quality Cameras, page E-5
• Video Card Connector and LED, page E-6
• Understanding Video Channel Numbers, page E-6
• Connecting the Video Capture Card to the BNC Breakout Panel, page E-10
• Part Numbers, page E-12
• Specifications, page E-13
• Configuration Instructions for Cisco Video Surveillance, page E-14
• Related Documentation, page E-19
Before You Begin
Before connecting or configuring the 16 x D1 and 8 x D1 video capture cards, review the following
guidelines:
• The video capture cards are available as an option for the Multiservices Platform Series Series 1-RU
(CPS-MSP-1RU-K9) and 2-RU (CPS-MSP-2RU-K9) models only.
• The Multi Services Platform Series Device that contains the video capture card must be installed
and located in a designated restricted access location.