RGB Networks BNPxr User manual

Broadcast Network Processor
(BNP) Quick Reference
Parts List
Before you begin the installation of the BNP you will need the
following items.
Included items:
Populated BNP chassis
AC power cord, included if AC power supply is used
DC connector cables, if DC power supply is used
Front and rear rack mount brackets
22 rack mount bracket screws
1 M4 grounding nut
Other required items (not included):
Phillips screwdriver
8 rack mount screws
Crossover cable long enough to connect the BNP
and the management workstation
Workstation for configuration
1 or more Gigabit Ethernet copper or optical SFP
modules
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Rack Mount the BNP
Using the provided screws, attach the front rack mount
bracket to one side of the chassis, then attach the rear rack
mount bracket. Repeat on the other side of the chassis.
Secure the front of the chassis to the rack. Connect the
rear rack mount extensions between the rear rack mount
brackets and the rack.
Slide the mounting brackets to the correct distance and
secure them.
Ground the chassis.
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Connect the Ports
Use the correct cable for the port type and your network
configuration:
10/100BaseT Gigabit Ethernet port, used to communicate with
an external console.
ASI ports, located on the rear of the chassis. Use a push/twisting
motion to ensure proper seating of the cables, shown in closeup.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports must have approved SFPs before
cabling.
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The BNP can be used with between one and four modules,
depending on your requirements.
ASI ASI
ASI
Slot C rear of chassis
Port#
1 2 3 4 5 6
Slot D
Slot A
Slot B
Recommended SFPs
Tyco 1382392-3:
Multi mode 850 nm, 1 GigE, LC Optical transceiver
1511094-3:
Single mode 1310 nm, 1 GigE, LC Optical transceiver
Finisar FCMJ-8521-3:
Active copper SFP
FTRJ1319P1BTL:
Single mode 1310 nm, 1GigE, LC optical transceiver
FTRJ8519P1BTL:
Multi mode 850 nm, 1GigE, LC optical transceiver
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Twelve Steps to Installing and Configuring the BNP
Attach the rear mounting
bracket to the BNP chassis (A)
and then to the rack (B)
AB
Attach the BNP
chassis to the
front of the rack
Rear of BNP (AC power shown)
Front of BNP
ASI Ports
GigE Ports

Reboot the BNP
The BNP can be rebooted through a power cycle or using the
Element Manager application.
To power the unit down, disconnect the power cable from
the connector.
To reboot the switch from EM, select Maintenance >
Reboot, then click Apply Reboot.
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GigE Port Configuration
Select Configuration > GigE Control Port Configuration.
Configure the ports by enabling the port and providing the IP
address, subnet, and gateway for each.
Repeat for each port and click Apply.
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Specifications
Global Configuration
Select Configuration > Global Chassis Configuration.
Enter the necessary settings and click Apply.
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SNMP Configuration
1. Select BNP > Configuration > SNMP.
2. Enter the SNMP settings and click Apply.
Element Manager
Element Manager requires JRE v1.5 or higher. You can install
JRE from Sun’s web site or from the included product CD.
To launch Element Manager:
Open a browser session on the management workstation.
Enter the IP address of the BNP into the browser’s address
field. The default IP address is 10.1.1.1. The address of
the computer being used must be changed to an address
on the same subnet as the BNP.
Click Launch Element Manager.
Enter the IP Address of the BNP.
Select your user account and enter the corresponding
password.
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Parameter Value
Input Power AC: 100-127 VAC @ 7.6A to 200-240 VAC @ 3.8A
DC: 48 VDC @ 14A (range 36-75 VDC)
Line frequency 50Hz to 60Hz
Pwr Consumption 300 W maximum (fully loaded)
Dimensions 1.75“ x 19” x 23“
Weight 30 lbs (11.34 kg)
Cooling Front to back
Env. Condition Limitation
Nonoperating Temp -40° to 70° C (-40° to 158° F)
Operating Temp 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Power Up
Connect all ports before applying power.
Locate the included AC power cable and plug one end into
the BNP power connector. Plug the other end of the power
cable into the input power source. The unit should now
have power and the Cfg/Pwr LED turns solid green.
For DC power, cut the provided DC connector cables to
the correct length to reach the BNP from the power source.
Attach the connector cables from the power source to the
BNP power connectors. Attach the other end of the power
connector cables into the input power source. Toggle the
external circuit breaker to the ON position.The unit should
now have power and the Cfg/Pwr LED turns solid green.
Cfg/Power Backup
Fault
Compact flash 10 GigE Port/SFP Fast Ethernet
LEDs
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Rev. G
8Ethernet Control Port Configuration
Select Configuration > Ethernet Port Control.
Enter the necessary settings and click Apply.
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ASI Configuration
1. Select BNP > Configuration > ASI Port.
2. Use the pull-down list for direction to select or change the
data flow direction of a specific port and click Apply.
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