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C h a p t e r 6
6 Interfaces
A variety of methods can be employed to communicate with the A-80. This chapter outlines the
interfaces you can use to control the unit and manage the media streams it is handling.
In This Chapter
Web User Interface ............................................................ 21
MX/IP ............................................................................... 21
SNMP ............................................................................... 21
Open Streaming Architecture (OSA) ..................................... 22
SAP .................................................................................. 22
6.1 Web User Interface
Using the A-80's internal web server is the most straightforward way to access an individual unit.
The A-80's web pages enable you to configure the unit's settings and monitor the media streams
it handles, eliminating the need for a separate application program. For an elaborate description
of the web user interface, refer to Working with the Web Pages (on page 27).
6.2 MX/IP
MX/IP, a proprietary Siqura protocol, offers direct access to the unit's settings contained in the
Management Information Base (MIB), a list of variables stored inside the unit. The MIB can be
read and/or written with special MX software. MX Configuration Tool, for example, offers full
control of the A-80 through the MIB, enabling you to remotely configure device settings and
manage media streams. Additionally, MX viewing and control software offers real-time
monitoring of video streams (Operator Office, MX Viewer Lite) and playback of recorded images
(Operator Storage). For more details on the MX/IP protocol, the MIB and Siqura's EMX network
service, refer to the manuals documenting the MX Software Development Kit and the above
programs.
Note: If you prefer using open standards, you can go to the unit's Device Management web page
and disable the MX/IP protocol on the MX tab of this page. Be aware that doing so prevents you
from upgrading the A-80 firmware through MX Firmware Upgrade Tool.
6.3 SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), part of the internet protocol suite, can be
used to monitor network devices such as the A-80 for conditions or events that require
administrative attention. For more details, refer to appropriate literature on SNMP.
The A-80 supports in-band SNMP. Via SNMP several status variables can be read and traps can
be generated on events. A-80 SNMP settings can be configured on the SNMP tab of the unit's
Device Management web page.