Cisco Cisco Digital Service Access Node (DSAN) 8211 Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Introduction
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DAXI Description
The DSAN Auxiliary Input Box (DAXI) is a compatible external product that
converts up to four analog video channels to digital format for distribution via the
DSAN.
converts up to four analog video channels to digital format for distribution via the
DSAN.
The DAXI provides baseband video and audio conversion to MPEG-2 Transport
Stream. The output is carried over one ASI channel to the DSAN ASI input. The
content that the DAXI converts can come from up to four external sources such as a
set-top box, DVD player, analog security camera, or character generator.
Stream. The output is carried over one ASI channel to the DSAN ASI input. The
content that the DAXI converts can come from up to four external sources such as a
set-top box, DVD player, analog security camera, or character generator.
DSAN
STB
DSAN Aux Box
4-way
STB
STB
Dwelling
ASI Output
Coax
ASI
Input
Pass
Thru
A+D
Output
Input
Other
Local
Insert
End
Customer
Baseband
Inputs
ASI
Input
The DAXI is a stand-alone product targeted for indoor applications. It is simple to
install and requires no maintenance or remote management. It can be mounted on a
rack, a wall, or a shelf.
install and requires no maintenance or remote management. It can be mounted on a
rack, a wall, or a shelf.
DAXI Front Panel
The following illustration shows the DAXI back panel.