ACTi INR-415 User manual

Quick Installation Guide
INR-415
256-Channel 12-Bay Rackmount Standalone NVR

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Thank you for purchasing ACTi Standalone Network Video Recorder. This guide
contains all the information you need to quickly set up ACTi INR server system
via local interface.
For detailed instructions on installation, operation and how to log in to INR as
a web client, please refer to the product manuals provided on ACTi corporate
website.
The items below are prerequisite for installation:
• Network cameras
• Network cables
• Network switch
• Monitor (with HDMI, DVI or Display Port cable)
• USB mouse
• AtleastoneACTi-certied3.5-inchSATAharddisk
Findthecertieddiskmodelsathttp://www.acti.com/hddselector
BEFORE YOU START
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
This package contains:
• INR
• Rail Kit
• Power Cord
• Universal Converter
UNPACK
• Disk Screws Pack
• Warranty Card

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AT A GLANCE
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Disk Bays x 12
System LED
LFE/Surround/SPDIF Output
DVI Port
AC Power Connector
USBPorts3.0x2
Display Port
USB Ports x 2
USBPorts3.0x2
LAN1 Port
LAN2 Port
Line IN
Power Button
HDMI Port Mic IN
Line OUT
System LEDs
Flashes when power failure in the
power supply occurs
•Flashes RED when fan failure
occurs
•Solid RED when server overheats.
This may be caused by cables
obstructingtheairoworthe
ambient room temperature is too
warm. Check the routing of the
cables and make sure all fans are
operating normally. Check if the
heatsinks and the chassis cover
are installed properly.
1Flashes to indicate network activity
in progress
2Flashes to indicate network activity
in progress
Indicates hard disk drive activity in
progress
Indicates power is on

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RACKMOUNT THE UNIT
This unit is designed to be mounted on a standard server rack, which
occupies2U(3.5″)ofverticalspace.
INR Sliding Rail Kit
HARD DISK INSTALLATION
REMOVE THE TRAY
Step 1
Slide the lock tab aside,
and the hinge tab will
pop out by itself.
Step 2
Hold the tab lever and
pull out the tray.
INSTALL THE TRAY
Step 4
Place your thumb on
the lock to push the
tray into position in the
chassis.
Step 5
Press the hinge tab
until it clicks into place.
MOUNT THE DISK
Step 3
Loosen the two
screws on the tray to
remove the dummy
disk. Secure the hard
disk on the tray with
the provided disk
screws. Make sure the
disk connector faces
towards the SATA
contacts inside the unit.
Make sure this unit is turned off, and insert the hard disks into the disk bays
following the sequence of tray numbers.
1. Allowaminimumof5cmclearanceatthe
frontandtherearforfront-to-backairowof
the unit.
2. Use the bundled rail kit, and install that to
support the entire unit.
3.Secure the unit onto the rack.

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START-UP
1. On the front panel, press the Power Button to turn on the unit.
2. On the Windows login screen, follow the on-screen instructions to setup
your login password. This will be used in succeeding Windows login. It is
strongly recommended not to leave the password blank.
CONNECT THE DEVICES
The example below displays a network consisting of only INR, network cameras
and required peripherals. Please remember to enable the DHCP service on your
router for INR to obtain an IP address automatically.
Note
To assign a static IP address to INR, enter Windows
andcongurethenetworksettingsinNetwork
and Sharing Center.
Power Source
USB Devices
Monitor
Switch
Cameras

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CREATE HARDWARE RAID (OPTIONAL)
AsthisunitsupportshardwareRAIDconguration,youcanmakediskarrays
using the bundled software utility.
1. On Windows Desktop, double-click on the shortcut to initialize the
RAID management utility.
2. On Remote servers list, select the IP address of this server and click on
“Login“. On the login window, input the credentials and click “Login“.
3.On the Dashboard page, click on “Create virtual drive” .
User Name: ACTi
Password: 123456

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4. Choose “Simple“ mode and then click on “Next“.
5. Select the RAID level, number of Virtual drives (arrays) and the Capacity
of the array, and then click on “Next”.
6.Onconrmationwindow,clickon“Finish“.

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CREATE DISK VOLUMES
Use Windows Disk Management to create disk volumes so that INR can
access the available storage space.
1. On Windows Search Box, search and enter “computer management”.
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
2. Select “Disk Management”, right-click on a disk title and select “Initialize
Disk”, choose “GPT” as the partition style and click on“OK”.
3.Right-click on the initialized disk and select the volume type to make a
new volume.

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4. Follow the on-screen Wizard to complete. Make sure you assign the
desired drive letter and give a proper label name to this volume.
Note
TomakeaStripedvolume,aMirroredvolumeoraRAID-5volume,itisrecommendedthat
you select disks of the same model and capacity.
Note
For detailed instructions on choosing the RAID types and troubleshooting hard disk issues,
please refer to System Administrator’s manual provided on ACTi Download Center at
http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter
5.After the volume is created, it is shown on Volume List and is ready for
recording.

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SET ADMIN PASSWORD
Forrst-timeuse,makesuretosetup
the administrator password.
1. On Windows Search Box, search and
enter “administrator tool”.
2. Click NVR3 Administrator Tool to
open the application.
LOG IN
On Windows Destop, double-click on
to enter NVR interface.
Type the Account and Password, and click
Login.
3.On the tool interface, go
to the Account page, then
click the Password Setup
button.
4. Type the preferred
password, and then click
Apply.