About This Guide

This guide shows you how to install your SGI Video Breakout Box (VBOB).

The following topics are covered in this guide:

Product Features

The VBOB is shipped for rackmounting in an SGI 3000 series rack or a user-supplied rack. It can also be used as a table-top unit. The chassis is built in a 2U form factor. Some of the VBOB's features include:

  • BNC input and output ports for High Definition and Standard Definition video

  • LVDS input and output ports

  • Genlock BNC connectors for High Definition and Standard Definition video

  • RS-232 port for upgrades and system maintenance

  • Optional TMDS digital video input ports

Figure 1 shows the VBOB front panel.

Figure 1. VBOB Front Panel


Figure ii shows the VBOB rear panel. For labeling of the rear panel connectors, see Chapter 3.

Figure 2. VBOB Rear Panel


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  • Procedures are explained in numbered steps. When necessary, an explanation follows the step.

  • Warnings that describe conditions that could cause injury or death are highlighted with the lightening bolt icon, as shown in Figure iii.

    Figure 3. Injury or Death Warning Icon


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