GeoVision V6 User manual

GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6
User’s Manual
HV6-UM-A

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Welcome to the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 User’s Manual.
The Manual provides an overview of the 2U / 4U GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System
V6 and its accessories. It also includes the instructions to guide you through the
installation and use of the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Identifies the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6’s accessories and options.
Chapter 2 Overview
Identifies the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6’s components.
Chapter 3 Getting Started
Provides step-by-step instructions on setting up the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance
System V6.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Suggests courses of action if the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 doesn’t
seem to be working properly.
User’s Manual for
GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6

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Contents
Notice...................................................................................................................................iv
Note for Recording.............................................................................................................. v
Safety Instructions..............................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Models....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Packing List ............................................................................................................2
1.3 Software License....................................................................................................3
1.3.1 GV-Hot Swap NVR System........................................................................ 3
1.3.2 GV-Hot Swap VMS System........................................................................ 3
1.3.3 GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System.................................................... 4
1.4 Recommended Hard Disks.....................................................................................5
1.5Options...................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Overview .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Front View...............................................................................................................7
2.1.1 4U (20 Bay) Models...................................................................................7
2.1.2 2U (12 / 8-Bay) Models..............................................................................8
2.2 LED Panel View....................................................................................................10
2.2.1 4U (20-Bay) / 2U (12-Bay) Models...........................................................10
2.3 Rear View.............................................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Getting Started................................................................................................12
3.1 Basic Installation...................................................................................................12
3.2 Turning on the Power ...........................................................................................13
3.3 Installing the Hard Drive .......................................................................................15
3.4 Installing the Sliding Rail Kit..................................................................................16
3.4.1 For 2U (8 / 12-Bay) Models .....................................................................16
3.4.2 For 4U 20-Bay Models.............................................................................20
3.5 Windows Setup Installation...................................................................................22
3.6 Formatting the Hard Drive ....................................................................................24
3.7 Setting Up the Video Storage Location.................................................................29
3.8 Setting Up On-Screen LED Panel.........................................................................35
3.9 Replacing the Hard Drive......................................................................................37

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3.10 Configuring the IP Address...................................................................................38
3.11 Multi View Display.................................................................................................41
3.11.1 GV-Hot Swap NVR System.....................................................................41
3.11.2 GV-Hot Swap VMS System V6................................................................43
3.12 Digital Matrix.........................................................................................................44
3.12.1 Activating Multiple Monitors.....................................................................44
3.12.2 Setting Live View.....................................................................................45
3.12.3 Setting Scanned Pages...........................................................................46
3.12.4 Setting Pop-upAlert ................................................................................47
3.12.5 Setting Pop-up Positions.........................................................................48
3.12.6 Setting Live View with Pop-up Alert.........................................................49
3.13 Extended Installation...........................................................................................50
3.13.1 GV-Keyboard V3.....................................................................................50
3.13.2 I/O Devices............................................................................................52
3.13.3 Gigabit Network Cards............................................................................53
3.13.4 Redundant Power Supply........................................................................54
3.14 System Restoration.............................................................................................56
3.15 Updating GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6.................................................57
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................64
Specifications.....................................................................................................................64
Appendix.............................................................................................................................66
A. Supported IP Devices ...............................................................................................66
B. Assigning Network Cards..........................................................................................67
Warranty Requirements.....................................................................................................69

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Important
GV-Hot Swap System V6 2U (8-Bay) and 4U (20-Bay) models are coming soon.
Notice
⚫The back panel of GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 is subject to change
without prior notice.
⚫Please see the GV-DVR/NVR User’s Manual, GV-VMS User’s Manual, or the
GV-Recording Server User’s Manual for the software operation of GV-Hot Swap System
V6.

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Note for Recording
1. Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately in alphabetical order as indicated
below for formatting. See 3.5 Formatting the Hard Drive for details.
20-Bay Models
8-Bay Models 12-Bay Models
2. Before recording, you need to divide your hard disks into 4 storage groups and each
group is assigned with an equal number of cameras. See 3.6 Setting Up the Video
Storage Location for details.
3. The H.265 CPU and GPU decoding are only supported by GV-NVR V8.7.0.0 and
GV-VMS V15.11.0.0 or later versions.

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Safety Instructions
Observe these safety instructions to help ensure against injury to yourself and damage
to the product.
⚫Read all safety and installation instructions before you operate the product.
⚫Install the equipment in a restricted access area only, as it is intended only for
authorized personnel.
⚫Keep away from moving parts of the hardware, such as fan blades, while during
operation.
⚫Do not operate the product in high humidity areas or expose it to water or moisture.
⚫Do not put the product in an unstable, slanting or vibrated place.
⚫Do not block any ventilation opening.
⚫Do not install the product near any heat sources, such as radiator, heat register, or
other apparatus that produce heat.
⚫Operate the product using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are in an area with unstable voltage, make sure to install an automatic voltage
regulator (AVR) or a UPS power supply with AVR function, to maintain a constant
voltage.
All damages to the power supply caused by unstable voltage are not included in the
2-year warranty service.
⚫Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Agrounding plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
⚫Do not overloadwall outlets or extension cords, as this may cause fire or electric
shock.
⚫Do not use the product when abnormality occurs, such as emitting smoke from the
product, smelling burning, being damaged by drop, invasion of foreign objects inside the
product, etc. Be always sure to remove the AC adaptor at once and contact your dealer.
⚫Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they
may cause hazards and void the warranty.

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⚫Do not attempt to service the product yourself, as removing the casing may expose
you to dangerous voltage and void the warranty.
⚫Do not replace batteries with ones of unsuited specifications as which may be
subjected to risk of explosion.
⚫Only dispose batteries in accordance to the battery disposal regulations set in your
country and/or region.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Models
The 2U / 4U GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 has the following models:
GV-NVRH V6
NVR (GV)
- 32-channel digital video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATAdrive
bays
- Extends compatibility to GeoVision IP Devices only
NVR
- 32-channel GeoVision IP Devices and 2 to 32-channel third-party IP
devices digital video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATA drive
bays
GV-VMSH V6 /
GV-VMSH Pro
GV-VMSH V6 (GV)
- 32-channel digital video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATA drive
bays
- Extends compatibility to GeoVision IP Devices only
GV-VMSH V6
- up to 32-channel GeoVision IP Devices and third-party IP devices digital
video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATAdrive
Bays
GV-VMSH Pro V6 (GV)
- 64-channel digital video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATA drive
bays
- Extends compatibility to GeoVision IP Devices only
GV-VMSH Pro V6
- up to 64-channel GeoVision IP Devices and third-party IP devices digital
video recorder
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12 / 8-bay) hot-swap SATA drive
bays

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GV-Hot Swap
Recording
Server System
- Receives and records up to 256 IP channels
- Distributes up to 600 IP channels
- Has the options of 4U (20-bay) and 2U (12-bay) hot-swap SATA drive
bays
Note: A dongle used for hardware watchdog is internally inserted in GV-NVRH V6,
GV-VMSH V6, and GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System.
1.2 Packing List
The GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 package includes the following items. If any of the
items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer to arrange a replacement.
Important: Please keep the original carton and all packing materials for future shipping need.
⚫GV-Hot Swap System V6
⚫AC Power Cord
⚫Sliding Rail Kit (for GV-Hot Swap System V6 4U 20-Bay models only)
⚫Documents Download Guide

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1.3 Software License
The following Maximum License of IP devices are available as a paid service. The license is
based on your requirements for the number of connection channels. The USB dongle for
software license will be inserted to the system before shipment.
1.3.1 GV-Hot Swap NVR System
Free License
32 channels from GV-IP Devices
Maximum License
32 channels from third-party IP devices
Increment for Each
License
2 to 32 3rd-party IP cameras in increments of 2
Dongle Type
Internal
1.3.2 GV-Hot Swap VMS System
GV-VMS V17 for Free 32 GV Channels
GV-IP Devices
Only
32 ch
No license required
64 ch
GV-VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license
GV +
3rd-Party IP
Devices
16 ch
Trial Version: 16 channels of 3rd-party IP devices
32 ch
3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch
64 ch
2 licenses required:
• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license.
• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch
License Type
Internal Dongle or Software License

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GV-VMS V18 for AI Integration
GV-IP Devices
Only
32 ch
Initial license
64 ch
2 licenses required:
• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license
• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license
GV +
3rd-Party IP
Devices
32 ch
2 licenses required:
•GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license
• 3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch
64 ch
3 licenses required:
• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license
• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license
• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch
License Type
Internal Dongle or Software License
1.3.3 GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System
Free License
N/A
Maximum License
256 channels
Increment for Each
License
1. GV-IP video devices only: 8, 16, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60,
64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124,
128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176,
180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228,
232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252, 256 IP channels.
2. Third-party IP devices (Includes GV-IP video devices): 8, 16,
32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96,
100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148,
152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200,
204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252,
256 IP channels.
Dongle Type
Internal

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1.4 Recommended Hard Disks
For system efficiency, we recommend the following enterprise level hard disk drives. Avoid
using desktop level or green HDD which may affect system efficiency.
⚫Seagate Enterprise Series
⚫WD Gold Level Series
⚫WD Ultrastar Series

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1.5 Options
Optional devices can expand your GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6’s capabilities and
versatility.
GV-Data Capture V3
Box
GV‐Data Capture unit allows the integration of POS systems and
the GeoVision surveillance system through cable or network
connection.
**This device is not supported by GV-Recording Server.
GV-IO Box Series
GV-IO Box series provides 4 / 8 / 16 inputs and relay outputs and
support both DC and AC output voltages, with optional support for
Ethernet module and 4E additionally supporting PoE connection.
GV-Joystick
GV-Joystick facilitates the PTZ camera control. It can be either
plugged into the GeoVision surveillance system for independent use
or connected to GV-Keyboard to empower the operation.
** This device is not supported by GV-Recording Server.
GV-Keyboard V3
GV-Keyboard V3 is designed to program and operate GeoVision
surveillance system using keyboard and function keys, and it can
also be connected with PTZ cameras directly for PTZ control.
** This device is not supported by GV-Recording Server.
Gigabit Network Card
For 4U models, Gigabit Network Card is provided with two options
of 1-Gb single port card and 2-port 10-Gb (20 Gb) card. The number
of network cards supported varies based on models and
combination of the RAID card. For more information, contact with
our sales representatives.
RAID Card
The supported RAID types include 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60.
Redundant Power
Supply
Redundant Power Supply comes with 2 hot-swap modules for 2U
models and 3 hot-swap modules for 4U models. When 1 module is
down, the remaining module(s) can still supply full power to the
system. For details, see 3.12.5 Redundant Power Supply.
⚫2U 8-Bay models: 460 W 1+1 mode; 100~240V, 47~63 Hz
⚫2U 12-Bay models: 550 W 1+1 mode; 100~240V, 47~63 Hz
⚫4U 20-Bay models: 800 W 1+1 modes; 90~264V, 47~63 Hz
Sliding Rail Kit
With its tool-less design, the sliding rail kit is perfect for GV-Hot
Swap System. It supports up to 430 mm wide chassis and can take
up loading of up to 45 kg (100 lb). Note the specifications are only
applicable to 2U models.

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Note: The optional accessories will be built in the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 and
tested before shipment. Opening the case and installing the accessories yourself will void the
warranty.

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Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 Front View
2.1.1 4U (20 Bay) Models
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3
2
1
6 7
5 8
Figure 2-1
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
USB 2.0 (Type A) Port / USB 3.1 (Type A) Port
5
HDD Group A
2
Power Button
6
HDD Group B
3
Reset Button
7
HDD Group C
4
LED Panel
(See 2.2 LED Panel View for details.）
8
HDD Group D

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2.1.2 2U (12 / 8-Bay) Models
2.1.2.1 12-Bay Models
4
5678
3
2
1
Figure 2-2
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
USB 3.1 (Type A) Port x 2
5
HDD Group A
2
Reset Button
6
HDD Group B
3
Power Button
7
HDD Group C
4
LED Panel
(See 2.2 LED Panel View for details.)
8
HDD Group D

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2
2.1.2.2 8-Bay Models
HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 4
HDD 5 HDD 6 HDD 7 HDD 8
Figure 2-3
For details on the other features of the front panel, see Figure 2-1.

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2.2 LED Panel View
A LED panel on the front door provides a quick indication of the activity status of hard disk
drives. Note the panel design and function vary from model to model.
2.2.1 4U (20-Bay) / 2U (12 / 8-Bay) Models
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4
5
Figure 2-5
No.
LED
Description
1
Power LED
The LED shines when the power is on.
2
OS HDD Activity LED
The LED shines when the OS HDDs are writing or reading
data.
3
LAN LED
Not functional.
4
HDD Power LED
The LED shines yellow after the HDD is installed.
5
HDD Activity LED
The LED shines green if the HDD is reading or writing
data.