Datapath ActiveSQX2 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
ActiveSQX2
Scalable IP Encode and Decode Card
Advanced IP Streaming
Technology

Thank you for purchasing the Datapath
ActiveSQX2 card. The aim of this document is to
quickly guide you through the process of initial
setup.
The ActiveSQX2 card is an advanced encoding
and decoding IP streaming card designed to
support Datapath’s own SQX technology.
CONTENTS
Your packing box contains the following items:
Your ActiveSQX2 encode and decode capture
card
For latest drivers go to www.datapath.co.uk.
Note: All Products are static sensitive and
are packed in antistatic materials. Please
keep the card in its packaging until you are
ready to install.
STEP 1 - HARDWARE
INSTALLATION
To install your ActiveSQX2 card, follow these simple
steps. You will need a at-blade and / or a cross-head
screwdriver to hand.
Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch o
at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected
to the computer, noting the positions for accurate
reconnection
Remove the PC cover.
Locate a vacant PCIe slot on the motherboard and
remove the backing plate (retain all screws).
Remove the card from its packaging and secure it
rmly into the empty PCIe slot.
Screw the ActiveSQX2 bracket to the back panel of
the PC and replace the cover.
Connect the network cable(s) distributing the IP
Stream to one or both of the RJ45 connectors on the
ActiveSQX2 card.
Note:
The RJ45 connectors are designed to be used on
two dierent networks. Connecting both to the
same network will degrade the performance of the
card.
.Reconnect all cables to the PC and power on.
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STEP 2 - SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
Download the latest version of SQX install from the
Resource Center on the Datapath website, follow the
Installation Wizard instructions as prompted.
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documentation. No part of this documentation
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any purpose other than stated herein without the
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Whilst every eort is made to ensure that the
information contained in this documentation is
correct, Datapath Limited make no representations
or warranties with respect to the contents thereof,
and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Datapath reserves the right to change
specication without prior notice and cannot
assume responsibility for the use made of the
information supplied. All registered trademarks
used within this documentation are acknowledged
by Datapath Limited.
We suggest that you regularly visit the Datapath
web site for information on updated drivers.
www.datapath.co.uk
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