Dahua EVS50 Series User manual

Embedded Video Storage Server
(EVS50, EVS70 Series)
Quick Start Guide
V2.1.1

Foreword II
Foreword
General
This Quick Start Guide (hereinafter referred to as "the Guide") introduces the functions and
operations of the EVS series devices (hereinafter referred to as "the Device").
Models
Series
Model
Middle-class
Middle-class 16-HDD single-controller, middle-class 24-HDD
single-controller, middle-class 36-HDD single-controller, middle-class
48-HDD single-controller
High-end
High-end 24-HDD single-controller, high-end 48-HDD single-controller
Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the Guide.
Signal Words
Meaning
Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
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, may result in
property damage, data loss, lower performance, or
unpredictable result.
ELECTRICITY
Indicates dangerous high voltage.
Take care to avoid coming into contact with electricity.
LASER BEAM
Indicates a laser radiation hazard.
Take care to avoid exposure to a laser beam.
ESD
Electrostatic sensitive devices.
Indicates a device that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
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 III
Revision History
Version
Revision Content
Release Time
V2.1.1
Update the manual according to the latest template.
May 2019
V2.1.0
Update information about GDPR
Add AI playback and routing functions
Update user management and playback functions
October 2018
V2.0.2
Add FCC information
September 2018
V2.0.1
Add privacy protection notice
May 2018
V2.0.0
Baseline switch
October 2017
V1.0.0
First release
January 2017
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect personal data of others such as face,
fingerprints, car plate number, e-mail address, phone number, GPS, and so on. You need to
comply with local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and
interests of other people by implementing measures including but not limited to: providing clear
and visible identification to inform data subject the existence of surveillance area, and providing
related contact.
About the Guide
The Guide is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the Guide and the actual
product, the actual product shall prevail.
We are not liable for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the Guide.
The Guide would be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related
regions. For detailed information, see the paper manual, CD-ROM, QR code or our official
website. If there is inconsistency between paper manual and the electronic version, the
electronic version shall prevail.
All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. The product
updates might cause some differences between the actual product and the Guide. Contact
the customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
There still might be deviation in technical data, functions and operations description, or
errors in print. If there is any doubt or dispute, please refer to our final explanation.
Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the Guide (in PDF
format) cannot be opened.
All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the Guide are property of
their respective owners.
Go to our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem
occurred when using the Device.
If there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to our final explanation.

Important Safeguards and Warnings IV
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Operation Requirement
Do not place or install the Device in a place exposed to sunlight or near the heat source.
Keep the Device away from dampness, dust or soot.
Keep the Device installed horizontally on the stable place to prevent it from falling.
Do not drop or splash liquid onto the Device, and make sure there is no object filled with
liquid on the Device to prevent liquid from flowing into the Device.
Install the Device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilation of the Device.
Operate the Device within the rated range of power input and output.
Do not dissemble the Device.
Transport, use and store the Device under the allowed humidity and temperature
conditions.
Electrical Safety
Improper battery use might result in fire, explosion, or inflammation.
When replacing battery, make sure the same model is used.
Use the recommended power cables in the region and conform to the rated power
specification.
Use the power adapter provided with the Device; otherwise, it might result in people injury
and device damage.
The power source shall conform to the requirement of the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
standard, and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited power Source
requirement according to IEC60950-1. Please note that the power supply requirement is
subject to the device label.
Connect the Device (I-type structure) to the power socket with protective earthing.
The appliance coupler is a disconnection device. When using the coupler, keep the angle
for easy operation.

Table of Contents V
Table of Contents
Foreword................................................................................................................................................... II
Important Safeguards and Warnings....................................................................................................IV
1 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11.1 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................... 11.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 21.3
2 Installation and Power Up .................................................................................................................... 4
Installing HDD............................................................................................................................... 42.1 2.1.1 Middle-class 16-HDD Single-controller Series................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Other Series........................................................................................................................ 5
Powering Up.................................................................................................................................. 62.2 2.2.1 Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Powering Up the Device..................................................................................................... 7
3 Web Basic Operations.......................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Network................................................................................................................ 83.1 Initializing the Device.................................................................................................................... 83.2 Logging in Web........................................................................................................................... 103.3 Initial Configuration..................................................................................................................... 123.4 3.4.1 Setting IP .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Adding Remote Device..................................................................................................... 16
3.4.3 Configuring Record Plan .................................................................................................. 22
3.4.4 Enabling Record Function................................................................................................ 25
Video Direct Storage................................................................................................................... 263.5 AI Playback .................................................................................................................................283.6 IP SAN......................................................................................................................................... 303.7 3.7.1 Creating Storage Pool ...................................................................................................... 31
3.7.2 Managing Share Account ................................................................................................. 33
3.7.3 Setting Share Folder......................................................................................................... 34
3.7.4 Setting FTP Parameters................................................................................................... 37
3.7.5 Opening Share Services................................................................................................... 38
RAID Management ..................................................................................................................... 393.8 3.8.1 Creating RAID................................................................................................................... 39
3.8.2 Hot Spare Management ................................................................................................... 43
Cybersecurity Recommendations................................................................................... 45Appendix 1

Overview 1
1 Overview
Introduction1.1
The Device is designed for the management, storage and application of high-definition video
data. It uses Linux operation system and professional customized hardware platform. It also
owns multiple Hard Disk Drive (HDD) management system, front-end HD device management
system, HD video analysis system and large capacity video storage system.
It adopts high-traffic data network transmission & forward technology and multi-channel video
decoding & display technology. It can realize intelligent management, secure storage, fast
forwarding and HD decoding of large capacity and multi-channel HD video data.
The Device provides standard network file sharing service and offers integrated solution for IP
SAN/NAS. It provides centralized storage solution with large capacity, high scalability and high
security for all kinds of video monitoring systems.
The contents below are introduced in the example of middle-class 24-HDD single-controller.
Functions of other series are similar. Refer to the actual devices when necessary.
Front Panel1.2
Front panelFigure 1-1
Table 1-1 Front panel interfaces
No.
Indicator/Button
Description
1
Power button
Turns on or off the Device.
If the Device is off, press this button to turn the Device on.

To turn off the Device, press and hold this button for five

seconds.
2
HDD status
indicator
The light is out when the HDD is in normal operation.

The blue light keeps on if no HDD, HDD error or

insufficient HDD space.

Overview 2
No.
Indicator/Button
Description
3
Alarm status
indicator
The light is out when the Device is running properly.

The red light keeps on when the power, temperature or

fan is abnormal.
4
Network status
indicator
The blue light keeps on if there is a network failure, IP conflict
or MAC conflict.
Rear Panel1.3
Rear panel (5 Ethernet ports)Figure 1-2
Rear panel (7 Ethernet ports)Figure 1-3

Overview 3
Rear panel (9 Ethernet ports)Figure 1-4
Table 1-2 Rear panel interfaces
No.
Interface
Description
1
Fan
Used for case cooling.
2
Power
interface
Connect AC power.
3
Master control
module
For description of the interfaces and indicators, see Table 1-3.
Table 1-3 Master control module interfaces
Port/Indicator
Description
1-4/5-8
Gigabit data port. Used for data transmission.
USB 3.0
Connect the mouse and USB storage devices.
eSATA
eSATA interface.
For high-end series, it is a multiplex interface for eSATA and USB2.0.
SAS1, SAS2
Connect the IN interface of the expansion cabinet.
WEB
Gigabit management port. Can be used as data port.
RS-232
RS-232 interface.
10G-1, 10G-2
10 gigabit port.
Devices of different models have different numbers of Ethernet ports and 10
gigabit ports. See the actual device.
Link/ACT
Status light of the 10 gigabit port.

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2 Installation and Power Up
Installing HDD2.1
The HDD is not installed by default on factory delivery. You need to install it by yourself.
Some devices are heavy and should be carried jointly by several persons to avoid injury.
2.1.1 Middle-class 16-HDD Single-controller Series
Press the red button on the HDD box in the front panel to unlock the handle. SeeStep 1 Figure 2-1. Unlocking the handleFigure 2-1
Pull out to take the empty HDD box. See Figure 2-2.Step 2 HDD boxFigure 2-2
Put the HDD into the disk box and fasten the screws on both sides of the box. SeeStep 3 Figure 2-3.

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Fastening the screwsFigure 2-3
To avoid any damage to the slot, do not lock the handle if the HDD box has not been
pushed to the bottom.
Insert the HDD box into the HDD slot, push it to the bottom, and then close the handle.Step 4
2.1.2 Other Series
The contents below apply to devices other than the middle-class 16-HDD single-controller
series.
Press the red button on the HDD box in the front panel, and unlock open the handle.Step 1 See Figure 2-4. Opening the handleFigure 2-4
Pull out to take the empty HDD box. See Figure 2-5.Step 2

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HDD boxFigure 2-5
Put the HDD into the disk box and fasten the screws at the bottom of the box. SeeStep 3 Figure 2-6. Fastening the screwsFigure 2-6
To avoid any damage to the slot, do not close the handle if the HDD box has not been
pushed to the bottom.
Insert the HDD box into the HDD slot, push it to the bottom and close the handle.Step 4
Powering Up2.2
2.2.1 Preparation
Properly connect the cables before powering up the Device and check against the following
items:

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Make sure that GND is connected correctly.
Different models of devices need different sources of power supplies. Make sure that all
power lines are connected correctly.
Check whether the supplied power voltage complies with device requirements.
Check whether the network cables and SAS cables are connected correctly.
2.2.2 Powering Up the Device
This section takes middle-class 24-HDD single-controller series as an example, and the actual
product shall prevail.
Press the power button on the front panel. See Figure 2-7.
Front panelFigure 2-7
See Table 1-1 to check whether the indicators are normally displayed.
When the indicators are normal, the Device is powered up successfully.
If the indicators are abnormal, remove the abnormalities according to the corresponding
notes and power the Device again.

Web Basic Operations 8
3 Web Basic Operations
The system supports device access and management through web on personal computer
(PC).
The web client system provides functions such as information viewing, storage management,
system configuration, and monitoring playback.
The following contents are only for your reference. See the actual models for the functions you
need.
Connecting the Network3.1
Before logging in web on PC, connect your PC and the Device to the same network and make
sure the network is normal.
Connect the device to the network.Step 1 Set IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP for PC and the Device respectively.Step 2
If there is no router in the network, assign IP address of the same network
segment for PC and the Device.
If there is router in the network, set the corresponding gateway IP and subnet
mask for PC and the Device respectively.
The Ethernet ports of the Device have different default IP.
Single-control device: Network interface card (NIC) 1 to NIC n corresponds to
default IP 192.168.1.108 to 192.168.n.108.
Dual-control device: Different slots have different default IP.
Slot 1: NIC 1 to NIC n corresponds to default IP 192.168.1.108 to
192.168.n.108.
Slot 2: NIC 1 to NIC n corresponds to default IP 192.168.1.109 to
192.168.n.109.
The ports are for standard NIC, extension NIC, and web management NIC. You
need to confirm the default IP according to the actual device condition.
On PC, execute the command of ping 192.168.1.108 (192.168.1.108 is the IP addressStep 3 of the Device) to check whether the network is connected.
Initializing the Device3.2
When you log in the Device for the first time, you need to set the login password of the
administrator account (the default user name is admin).
Open the browser and enter the IP address in the address bar.Step 1
Single-control device: Default IP is 192.168.1.108.

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Dual-control device: Default IP is 192.168.0.108.
Press Enter key.Step 2 The Password Setting interface is displayed. See Figure 3-1.
Password settingFigure 3-1
In the New Password box, enter the new password.Step 3 The password consists of 8 to 32 characters containing letter(s), number(s) and
symbol(s). It contains at least two types. Set a high security password based on the
security strength prompt.
Click Next.Step 4 The Password Protection interface is displayed. See Figure 3-2.
Password protectionFigure 3-2
In theAssigned Email box, enter the Assigned Email.Step 5 After entering the assigned email, you can reset the admin password through the email.
For details, see User’s Manual.

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If you do not need to set the password protection, you can clear the Assigned
Email check box.
If you have not entered the assigned email, you can enter Setup > Account >
User to set it after the initialization is completed. For details, see User’s Manual.
Click Next.Step 6 The Successful interface is displayed. See Figure 3-3.
Device initialization succeededFigure 3-3
Click OK to complete the Device initialization.Step 7
Logging in Web3.3
You can access and manage the Device remotely by logging in web through the browser.
Open the browser, enter the IP address in the address bar, and then press Enter.Step 1 Install the control.Step 2 When you log in the Device for the first time on PC, the control installation interface is
displayed.After the installation is successful, the web login interface is displayed. See
Figure 3-4.
If the system does not allow to download the plug-ins, check whether any other plug-ins
are installed. These plug-ins might prohibit the download and reduce the security level
of IE.

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Web login interfaceFigure 3-4
Enter the user name and password, and then select the network connection type.Step 3
The default user name of the administrator is admin, and the password is the one you
set in Device Initialization. To ensure security, it is recommended that you change the
password regularly and keep it properly.
Click Login.Step 4 The SYSTEM MANAGER interface is displayed. See Figure 3-5. For details, see Table
3-1. System managerFigure 3-5
Table 3-1 System manager description
No.
Name
Description
1
Function
bar
You can view the basic system information, configure system parameters
and play monitoring images and videos.

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No.
Name
Description
2
User
name
Display the current login user name.
Click at the right side of the user name and you can perform quickly
set and logout.
Quickly set: You can configure video, AI playback and IP SAN

according to different applications.
Logout: Log out the current user.

3
Alarm
Click Alarm and you can search the alarm logs of the Device. For details,
see User’s Manual.
4
Version
Click Version and you can view the version information of the Device,
including video channel, S/N, web, system version, security baseline
version, Bios version and Onvif Client version.
5
Help
Click Help and you can get the User's Manual of the Device.
Initial Configuration3.4
3.4.1 Setting IP
According to network plan, set the Device information such as IP address, and DNS server.
Select Setup > TCP/IP > TCP/IP.Step 1 The TCP/IP interface is displayed. See Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7. For details, see
Table 3-2. Setting TCP/IP (single-control device)Figure 3-6

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Setting TCP/IP (dual-control device)Figure 3-7
Table 3-2 TCP/IP setting parameters
Parameter
Description
Enable
Enter the virtual IP address of the dual-control device. For details, see User’s
Manual.
The main control board and sub control board of dual-control device have
their respective physical IP. After setting the virtual IP, in spite of switch
between the main and sub control boards, the user can always log in web
normally with the virtual IP.
IPAddress
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Slot
Select the slot of the dual-control device. The corresponding NIC
information is displayed in the list.
Only dual-control device supports this function.
IP Version
Select the IP version, including IPv4 and IPv6 formats.
Preferred DNS
Enter the IP address of preferred DNS server.
Alternate DNS
Enter the IP address of alternate DNS server.
Default NIC
Select the default NIC of the Device.
LAN Download
Select the check box. Under the condition of network bandwidth allowed,
the LAN download speed is 1.5–2 times of the normal download speed.
Click .Step 2
The Edit interface is displayed. See Figure 3-8.

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EditingFigure 3-8
Configure the parameters. For details, see Table 3-3.Step 3
Table 3-3 NIC editing parameters
Parameter
Description
Ethernet
Card
Displays the current NIC name.

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Parameter
Description
Network
Mode
Displays the network mode of the Device.
Single NIC: The NIC can be used alone. You can select one NIC to

provide HTTP or RTSP service. You need to set one default NIC (default is
Network Card1) to request the network service started by Email and FTP.
Once the card is offline, the system triggers a disconnection alarm.
Fault-tolerance: In this mode, device uses bonding NIC to communicate

with the external devices. You can focus on one host IP address.At the
same time, you need to set one master card. Usually there is only one
running card (master card).System can enable alternate card when the
master card is malfunction. The system is shown as offline once all cards
are offline. Notice that all cards shall be in the same LAN.
Load balance: In this mode, device uses bonding NIC to communicate

with the external device. All cards are working now and bearing the
network load. Their network loads are general the same. The system is
shown as offline once all cards are offline. Notice that all cards shall be in
the same LAN.
Link aggregation: System uses bonding NIC to realize communication

function. All binding NICs are working together and bearing the network
load. System allocates the corresponding ports to the specified switches
according to the port load setting. Once one port link is malfunction,
system stops sending out data from current port. System can calculate the
new load and specify the new port(s) to send out data. System calculates
again to specify the port(s) once the malfunction port becomes available.
The Device only supports LACP link aggregation.

When the switch supports link aggregation and is equipped with link

aggregation, you can set the network mode to link aggregation.
NIC
When the Network Mode is set as Single NIC, you can bond the current NIC
to any other one.
Management NIC does not support this function.
IP Version
You can select IPv4 or IPv6 format. Currently both IPaddresses are supported.
MAC
Address
Display the MAC address of the Device.
IPAddress
Set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway of the Device according
to the actual network planning.
Subnet
Mask
Default
Gateway