Dahua 8-HDD Series User manual

Intelligent Video Surveillance Server
Quick Start Guide
V3.0.0

Foreword I
Foreword
General
This manual describes the structure, function and operation of intelligent video surveillance
server (IVSS).
Models
8-HDD, 12-HDD, 16-HDD, and 24-HDD.
HDD Number
Model
8
IVSS708
12
IVSS712
16
IVSS716, IVSS716D, IVSS716DR
24
IVSS724, IVSS724D, IVSS724DR
In the model name, R indicates that the model has redundant power.
In the model name, D indicates that the model has an LED screen.
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual.
Signal Words
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or unpredictable
result.
TIPS
Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save you time.
NOTE
Provides additional information as the emphasis and supplement
to the text.

Foreword II
Revision History
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
V3.0.0
Added search by image, cluster, and fisheye

dewarp.
Updated chapters including intelligent operation

and device management according to the new
device version.
December 2019
V2.1.0
Add video metadata, vehicle recognition, and vehicle
comparison functions.
June 2019
V2.0.1
Add attention in important safeguards and warnings.
January 2019
V2.0.0
Update figures of 16-HDD series IVSS.
December 2018
V1.0.0
First release.
November 2018
About the Manual
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actual product, the actual product shall prevail.
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Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the Device.

Important Safeguards and Warnings III
Important Safeguards and Warnings
The following description is the correct application method of the Device. Read the Guide
carefully before use to prevent danger and property loss. Strictly conform to the Guide during
application and keep it properly after reading.
Operating Requirement
Do not place and install the Device in an area exposed to direct sunlight or near heat
generating devices.
Do not install the Device in a humid, dusty or fuliginous area.
Install the Device at stable places horizontally.
Make the Device stay away from liquid.
Install the Device at well-ventilated places; do not block its ventilation opening.
Use the Device only within rated input and output range.
Do not dismantle the Device arbitrarily.
Transport, use and store the Device within allowed humidity and temperature range.
Power Requirement
Be sure to use the designated battery type. Otherwise there might be explosion risk.
Be sure to use batteries according to requirements; otherwise, it might result in fire,
explosion or burning risks of batteries!
To replace batteries, only the same type of batteries can be used.
Be sure to dispose the exhausted batteries according to the instructions.
The product shall use electric wires (power wires) recommended by this area, which
shall be used within its rated specification.
Be sure to use standard power adapter matched with this device. Otherwise, the user
shall undertake resulting personnel injuries or device damages.
Use power supply that meets SELV (safety extra low voltage) requirements, and supply
power with rated voltage that conforms to Limited Power Source in IEC60950-1. For
specific power supply requirements, see device labels.
Products with category I structure shall be connected to grid power output socket, which
is equipped with protective grounding.
Appliance coupler is a disconnecting device. During normal use, keep an angle that
facilitates operation.
Attention
Do not insert or take out the expansion drawer without powering off first.
AI module does not support hot plugging. If you need to replace the AI module, power off
the Device first. Otherwise, it will lead to file damage on the AI module.

Table of Contents IV
Table of Contents
Foreword.................................................................................................................................................... I
Important Safeguards and Warnings.................................................................................................... III
1 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11.1 Login Mode ................................................................................................................................... 11.2
2 The Grand Tour...................................................................................................................................... 2
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 22.1 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 32.2 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 52.3
3 Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................ 7
Installation Flow ............................................................................................................................ 73.1 Unpacking the Box........................................................................................................................ 73.2 HDD Installation............................................................................................................................ 73.3 3.3.1 12-HDD Series.................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 16/24-HDD Series............................................................................................................... 8
Connection Diagram..................................................................................................................... 93.4
4 Turning on the Device......................................................................................................................... 11
5 Initial Settings...................................................................................................................................... 12
Initializing Device ........................................................................................................................ 125.1 Quick Settings............................................................................................................................. 145.2 Login............................................................................................................................................ 165.3 Adding Remote Devices.............................................................................................................. 185.4
6 Intelligent Operation ........................................................................................................................... 20
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 206.1 Face Detection............................................................................................................................ 216.2 6.2.1 EnablingAI Plan ............................................................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Configuring Face Detection.............................................................................................. 23
6.2.3 Live View of Face Detection............................................................................................. 25
6.2.4 Face Search ..................................................................................................................... 26
Face Recognition........................................................................................................................ 276.3 6.3.1 Configuration Procedure................................................................................................... 28
6.3.2 Enabling AI Plan ............................................................................................................... 28
6.3.3 Configuring Face Database.............................................................................................. 28
6.3.4 Configuring Face Recognition.......................................................................................... 31
6.3.5 Live View of Face Recognition......................................................................................... 32
6.3.6 Face Search ..................................................................................................................... 33
People Counting.......................................................................................................................... 346.4 6.4.1 EnablingAI Plan ............................................................................................................... 34
6.4.2 People Counting............................................................................................................... 35
6.4.3 Queuing Detection............................................................................................................ 36
6.4.4 Live View........................................................................................................................... 38

Table of Contents V
Video Metadata........................................................................................................................... 386.5 6.5.1 EnablingAI Plan ............................................................................................................... 39
6.5.2 Configuring Video Metadata............................................................................................. 39
6.5.3 Live View of Video Metadata............................................................................................ 41
6.5.4 AI Search .......................................................................................................................... 43
IVS............................................................................................................................................... 456.6 6.6.1 Enabling AI Plan ............................................................................................................... 45
6.6.2 Configuring IVS Rules...................................................................................................... 45
6.6.3 Live View of IVS................................................................................................................ 50
6.6.4 IVS Search........................................................................................................................ 51
ANPR........................................................................................................................................... 526.7 6.7.1 Procedure......................................................................................................................... 52
6.7.2 Enabling AI Plan ............................................................................................................... 53
6.7.3 Configuring Vehicle Database.......................................................................................... 53
6.7.4 Configuring Number Plate Comparison............................................................................ 55
6.7.5 Live View ofANPR............................................................................................................ 57
6.7.6 AI Search .......................................................................................................................... 58
7 Logout, Reboot, Shut Down, Lock.................................................................................................... 61
Cybersecurity Recommendations................................................................................... 63Appendix 1

Overview 1
1 Overview
Introduction1.1
As an intelligent video surveillance server (hereinafter referred to as IVSS or the Device),
IVSS delivers not only the basic video surveillance functions, but also a bunch of advancedAI
features including face recognition, perimeter protection, video metadata and ANPR,
providing AI-based all-in-one surveillance solution for customers.
General functions: Video surveillance, video storage, alarm, record search and playback,
intelligent analysis features.
User-friendly interface.
4K and H.265 decoding.
Applicable to scenarios such as intelligent building, large parking lot, safe city project,
financial planning area and more.
Login Mode1.2
The Device supports local, web and IVSS client operation. For details, see Table 1-1.
Operations and system configurations in the Guide are mainly based on IVSS client. There
might be differences from local or web operation, and the actual interface shall prevail.
Table 1-1 Login mode
Login Mode
Operation
Description
Local login
Connect the display, mouse and keyboard to the
Device. View and operate the local menu on the
display.
Support all functions of the
Device.
Web login
Connect the Device and PC to the same network,
and remotely access the Device through browser
(Google Chrome and Firefox) on PC.
Support majority functions
of the Device, except live
preview, record playback
and video-related function.
IVSS client
login
Connect the Device and PC into the same network,
download and install IVSS Client on PC, and then
remotely access the Device with IVSS Client.
Support all functions of the
Device.

The Grand Tour 2
2 The Grand Tour
This chapter introduces front panel, rear panel, port function and button function, indicator
light status, and so on.
This chapter takes 16-HDD for example. For other models, see user’s manual.
Front Panel2.1
Font panel with LCDFigure 2-1
Front panel without LCDFigure 2-2
Table 2-1 Front panel description
No.
Name
Description
1
Front panel lock
Once the front panel lock is secure, it can prevent HDD from being
stolen or removed by mistake. Unlock the front panel lock and remove
the front panel, you can view 16 HDD slots. See Figure 2-2.
2
Power on/off
button
Boot up or shut down device. The power on/off button has the
indicator light. It can display device running status.
When device is off (indicator light is off), press the button for a

short period to boot up device.
When device is running, (blue indicator light is on), press the

button for at least 4 seconds to shut down the Device.

The Grand Tour 3
No.
Name
Description
3
System status
indicator
Displays the system running status.
The blue light is on: Device is running properly.

The indicator light is off: The device is not running.

4
Alarm indicator
light
Displays local input alarm status.
Red indicator light is on: There is local alarm input event.

The indicator light is off: There is no local alarm input event.

5
Network
indicator light
Displays current network status.
The indicator light is blue: It means at least one Ethernet port has

connected to the network.
The indicator light is off: No Ethernet ports are connected to the

network.
6
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device, keyboard
and mouse.
7
16-HDD slot
After you remove the front panel, you can see there are 16 HDDs.
From the left to the right and from the top to the bottom, it ranges from
1–4, 5–8, 9–12, and 13–16.
There are two indicator lights on the HDD slot: HDD indicator light and
HDD read/write indicator light.
: HDD indicator light. The light is yellow after you install the

HDD.
: Read/write indicator light. The blue light flashes when it is

reading and writing data.
Rear Panel2.2
Rear panelFigure 2-3
Table 2-2 Rear panel description
No.
Name
Description
1
Power input
port
Inputs AC 100V-AC 240V power.

The Grand Tour 4
No.
Name
Description
2
AI module
indicator light
Displays AI module status.
The yellow light flashes:AI module is running properly.

The yellow light is on:AI module is malfunctioning.

This function is valid if there isAI module.
3
RESET button
Reserved.
4
HDMI port
High definition audio and video signal output port.
The port outputs the uncompressed high definition video and
multi-channel audio data to the connected display with HDMI port.
The three HDMI ports are different source output.
5
VGA port
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It can connect
to the monitor to view analog video. The VGAport and HDMI 1 port
are same source output.
6
RS-232 port
RS-232 COM debug. It is for general COM debug, set IP address,
transmit transparent COM data.
7
AUDIO IN
Audio input port
AUDIO OUT
Audio output port
8
eSATA port
SATA peripheral port. Connect to SATA port or eSATA device.
9
USB port
Connects to external devices such as USB storage device,
keyboard and mouse.
10
SAS port
SAS extension port. It can connect to the SAS extension controller.
11
Network port
10M/100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port. Connect to the
network cable.
12
Alarm input
16 groups (1–16) of alarm input ports. They are corresponding to
ALARM 1–ALARM 16. The alarm becomes valid in low level.
A and B: Control the A/B cable of the RS-485 device. It is to

connect to the PTZ camera. Connect in parallel 120Ω between
A/B cables if there are too many PTZ decoders.
: GND end.

Alarm output
8 groups of alarm output ports (NO1 C1–NO8 C8). Output alarm
signal to the alarm device. Make sure that there is power to the
external alarm device.
NO:Alarm output port of Normally Open type.

C: Common alarm output port.

: GND end.


The Grand Tour 5
Dimensions2.3
Dimensions with LCD (mm[inch])Figure 2-4

The Grand Tour 6
Dimensions without LCD (mm[inch])Figure 2-5

Hardware Installation 7
3 Hardware Installation
This chapter introduces HDD installation, cable connection, and so on.
WARNING
Some series product is heavy. It needs several people to carry or move jointly to prevent
person injury.
Installation Flow3.1
See Figure 3-1 for installation flows. Please follow the steps to install.
Installation flowsFigure 3-1
Unpacking the Box3.2
When you receive the Device, check against the following checking list. If any of the items are
missing or damaged, contact the local retailer or after-sales engineer immediately.
No.
Name
Contents
1
Whole
package
Appearance
Whether there is any visible damage or
not.
Package
Whether there is any accidental clash
during transportation or not.
Accessories (list of accessories
on the warranty card)
They are complete or not.
2
Device
Appearance
There is any visible damage or not.
Device model
The model is the same as ordering
contract or not.
The label on the Device
Whether it is torn or not.
Do not tear off, or discard the label.
Usually you need to show the serial
number when requiring after-sales
service.
HDD Installation3.3
The section introduces HDD installation.
If you have not pushed the HDD box to the bottom, do not close the handle to avoid any
damage to the HDD slot.

Hardware Installation 8
Different models support different HDD numbers. See the actual situation.
3.3.1 12-HDD Series
Installing HDD
①Press the button on the front
panel of IVSS device, open the
handle, and then pull out the
HDD box.
②Place one side of the
HDD closely along the
upper side of the box and
press down to push the
HDD down to the lower side
of the mounting surface.
③Insert the HDD box into the
HDD slot, press it to the bottom,
and then close the box handle.
Removing HDD
①Press the button on the
front panel of IVSS device,
open the handle, and then
pull out the HDD box.
②On the back of the HDD box,
press hard on the position
indicated by the arrow.
③Take out the HDD and
reinsert the box to the slot.
Push it to the bottom and close
the box handle.
3.3.2 16/24-HDD Series
Installing HDD

Hardware Installation 9
①Press the button on the
front panel of IVSS
device, open the handle,
and then pull out the HDD
box.
②Put the HDD into the
box along the direction
shown in the figure.
③Lock the screws on the back of the
HDD box. Insert the box into the HDD
slot, push it to the bottom, and then
close the handle.
In the figure, you only need to lock one
set of the screws (Group A or Group B).
See the actual situation.
Removing HDD
①Press the button on the
front panel of IVSS device,
open the handle, and then
pull out the HDD box.
②Unlock the screws on the
back of the HDD box.
The screws are at different
positions for different HDDs.
See the actual situation.
③Take out the HDD and
reinsert the box to the slot.
Push it to the bottom and close
the box handle.
Connection Diagram3.4
This section takes connecting 16-HDD series device for example. See Figure 3-2. The
connection steps might vary depending on the Device, and the actual device shall prevail.
Display, mouse and keyboard are needed for local operation.
Before using the smart detection functions such as face detection and face recognition,
you shall install the AI module first.

Hardware Installation 10
Connection diagramFigure 3-2

Turning on the Device 11
4 Turning on the Device
CAUTION
Before the boot-up, make sure that the input voltage matches the Device power
requirement.
To ensure stable operation of the Device and prolong service life of HDD, provide stable
voltage with less ripple interference by reference to international standard.
For device security, connect other cables of the Device first, and then connect the Device
to the power socket.
Boot-up might vary depending on the model you purchased.
8-HDD series product: Press the power button on the rear panel to boot up device.
For other series products:
Connect to the power socket to boot up device.
After clicking shutdown button on the GUI to turn off the Device, press the power
button for a short period of time to boot up device.

Initial Settings 12
5 Initial Settings
For first-time use, you need to initialize the Device, set basic information and functions, and
so on.
Initializing Device5.1
If it is your first time to use the Device after purchasing or after restoring factory defaults, set a
login password of admin (system default user).At the same time, you can set proper
password protection method.
Take web remote initialization for example.
Open the browser, enter IP address, and then press Enter.Step 1
Default IP address of network port 1 to network port 4 are 192.168.1.108 to
192.168.4.108. Enter the corresponding IP address of the actually connected
network port.
On the Language Set interface, select a country or region, a language, and aStep 2 language standard. Click Next. The language setting step is only available on the
local interface of the Device.
The Time interface is displayed. See Figure 5-1.
Time setting
Figure 5-1
On the Time interface, set time parameters. For details, see Table 5-1.Step 3

Initial Settings 13
Table 5-1 Time parameters description
Parameters
Description
Time Zone
The time zone of the Device.
Time
Set system date and time manually or by synchronizing with NTP server
time.
Manual setting: Select date and time from the calendar.

Sync with Internet Time Server: Select Sync with Internet Time

Server, enter NTP server IP address or domain, and then set the
automatic synchronization interval.
Click Next.Step 4 The Input Password interface is displayed. See Figure 5-2.
Set passwordFigure 5-2
Set admin login password.Step 5 The new password can be 8 characters to 32 characters in length and contains at
least two types from number, letter and special characters (excluding "'", """, ";", ":"
"&" and space).
Click Next.Step 6 The Password Protection interface is displayed. See Figure 5-3.

Initial Settings 14
Password protectionFigure 5-3
Set password protection information.Step 7 You can use the email you input here or answer the security questions to reset admin
password.
Click to enable email or security questions. Click it again to disable the
function.
If the email or security questions are not set, the password can be reset on the
local interface only.
Click Finish to complete device initialization.Step 8 The device initialization success interface is displayed. Click Enter quick setting
button to go to the quick setting interface, and then set device basic information.
Quick Settings5.2
After initializing the Device, the system goes to quick settings interface. You can quickly set
system time, IP address, and P2P.
Configure IP address.Step 1
Device has 4 Ethernet ports by default. Make sure that at least one Ethernet port has
connected to the network before you set IP address.
1) On the completion interface of initialization, click Enter Quick Setting.
The IP Set interface is displayed. See Figure 5-4.