March Networks X Series User manual

March Networks
X-Series All IP Recorder
Models X32, X48, and X64
Installation Guide

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41225 Rev 1.1, June 2023

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Contents
Chapter 1: Mandatory Regulations......................................................... 5
Regulatory Compliance Statements ..................................................................................................... 5
United States - Federal Communications Commission ................................................................ 5
Europe............................................................................................................................................. 5
Environmental Directive Compliance................................................................................................. 6
Battery Notices....................................................................................................................................... 6
NiCd Battery Pack Notice .............................................................................................................. 6
Lithium Battery Notice ................................................................................................................... 6
Avis pour les batteries ........................................................................................................................... 6
Avis sur le bloc de batterie NiCd ................................................................................................... 6
Avis sur la batterie Lithium ............................................................................................................ 7
Safety Notice .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Avis de sécurité ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Rack Mounting Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................... 8
Précautions de sécurité pour une installation dans un rack ............................................................... 8
Anti-Static Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 9
Servicing Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Shipping Notice ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Regulatory Model Definition Information ............................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2: Feature Overview................................................................ 10
Key Features ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Packaging/Shipment Contents ........................................................................................................... 12
Additional Optional Items ............................................................................................................ 12
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Weight ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating and Storage Temperature ...............................................................................................13
Power Ratings ................................................................................................................................... 14
Video Capture Rates ............................................................................................................................ 14
Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................................................. 15
Hard Drive Caddy LEDs.................................................................................................................... 16

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Contents
USB Ports ...............................................................................................................................................17
Front USB...........................................................................................................................................17
Back USB ...........................................................................................................................................17
Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................................................................18
Three Ethernet Ports and LEDs ........................................................................................................18
HD Video Monitor Output.....................................................................................................................19
Power Connections for Redundant Power Supply .............................................................................20
Power Supply Module LEDs..................................................................................................................21
Hard Drives ............................................................................................................................................22
Hard Drive Error LED Status ............................................................................................................23
Hard Drive Array - Important Considerations.....................................................................................23
NiCd Battery Pack and Lithium Battery ..............................................................................................24
NiCd Battery Pack .............................................................................................................................24
Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 3: Unit Setup............................................................................ 25
Mounting the Recorder.........................................................................................................................26
Removing or Replacing Hard Drives....................................................................................................27
Installation Requirements .............................................................................................................27
Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module...................................................................................29
Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module................................................................................29
Turning the Recorder On and Off ........................................................................................................30

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Chapter 1
Mandatory Regulations
You must be familiar with the following mandatory regulations governing the product’s operations.
You should also adhere to these instructions to ensure the installation meets regulatory
compliance.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Canada - Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
United States - Federal Communications Commission
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Product Name: IP NDVR
Product Model: NDVR HP
Company Name: March Networks Inc.
The Pinnacle Building
3455 Peachtree Road North East, Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
1 800 563 5564
1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the installation guide, is liable to cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules.
2 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Europe
This equipment complies with the following EU directives: 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU,
and (EU) 2015/863. A Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.

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Mandatory Regulations
Environmental Directive Compliance
March Networks is committed to doing our part to protect the environment. March Networks is
compliant with current RoHS and WEEE directives:
• RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) with RoHS 3 (EU) 2015/863
• WEEE recast (directive 2012/19/EU) and its amendments
Further details on corporate environmental policies and on RoHS and WEEE compliance are
available from March Networks customer support.
Battery Notices
CAUTION: There is risk of explosion if any battery is replaced with another battery of the incorrect
type. Ensure that you only use the NiCd battery pack and lithium battery provided by March Networks.
NiCd Battery Pack Notice
The unit contains an internal NiCd battery pack that is used during power shortages. The NiCd
battery pack may explode, leak, or get hot, causing personal injury if the following precautions are
not followed:
• Do not remove the NiCd battery pack and use it in a device other than the recorder.
• The unit has a built-in battery charger. Do not attempt to charge the NiCd battery pack using a
different battery charger.
• Replace only with a March Networks NiCd battery pack.
• Do not disassemble the NiCd battery pack.
• Do not open or try to open the individual NiCd battery pack cells.
• Do not dispose of the NiCd battery pack in fire.
• Do not short circuit the NiCd battery pack terminals.
Dispose of the NiCd battery pack in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and
local regulations. Inquire with your local recycling office for recycling guidelines.
Lithium Battery Notice
The unit contains an internal lithium battery that powers the clock and other system operations.
Ensure you consider the lithium battery when disposing of the unit. Dispose of the lithium battery in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. Inquire with your
recycling office for recycling guidelines.
Avis pour les batteries
ATTENTION: Il y a un risque d’explosion si une batterie est remplacée par un autre type de batterie.
Assurez-vous d’utiliser le bloc de batterie NiCd et la batterie Lithium de March Networks.
Avis sur le bloc de batterie NiCd
L’unité contient un bloc de batterie interne qui est utilisé lors de pannes de courant. Le bloc de
batterie NiCd peut exploser, couler ou devenir chaud, pouvant causer des blessures si les
précautions suivantes ne sont pas respectées :
• Ne pas enlever le bloc de batterie NiCd et/ou l’utiliser à d’autres fins.
• L’unité a un chargeur de batterie intégré. N’utiliser pas un autre chargeur pour charger le bloc
de batterie.

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Mandatory Regulations
• Remplacer seulement avec les blocs de batterie de marque March Networks.
• Ne pas modifier le bloc de batterie NiCd.
• Ne pas ouvrir ou tenter d’ouvrir la batterie individuelle NiCd
• Ne pas jeter le bloc de batterie dans le feu.
• Ne pas court-circuiter les terminaux du bloc de batterie NiCd.
Disposer du bloc de batterie NiCd en accord avec les lois locales, provinciales ou fédérales.
Renseignez-vous à votre bureau de recyclage local pour les règles de recyclage.
Avis sur la batterie Lithium
L’unité contient une batterie Lithium interne qui procure du pouvoir à l’horloge interne de l’unité et
au système d’opération.
Assurez-vous de considérer la batterie Lithium lorsque vous disposer de l’unité. Disposez de la
batterie Lithium en accord avec les lois locales, provinciales ou fédérales. Renseignez-vous à votre
bureau de recyclage local pour les règles de recyclage.
Safety Notice
Before you access any components located inside the unit, power down the unit using
the power On/Off pinhole (for location, see “Hard Drives” on page 22). After the status
LEDs turn off, to prevent injury, disconnect the unit from the power source by removing
both power cords from the unit.
Only qualified service personnel should access the inside of the unit.
An AC power cord is provided with a grounded attachment plug. To avoid electrical shock, always
use the AC power cord and plug with a properly grounded outlet (connected to earth).
To maintain safety compliance, ensure the AC power cord has the appropriate safety approvals for
the country in which the equipment is to be installed. For North America, the AC power cord must
be a UL listed SJT NEMA 5-15 equivalent or better.
IP cameras and networks that are directly connected to the recorder must be located indoors only
(intra-building). Connect the recorder only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
If you carry or move the recorder unit using the handles on the front panel, always use both
handles. Do not attempt to carry or move the unit using only one of the handles.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the fan, vents, ports, or other opening in the unit.
Avis de sécurité
Avant d’accéder aux composantes internes de l’unité, mettez l'unité hors tension à l'aide
du trou d'épingle Marche / Arrêt (pour l'emplacement, voir « Hard Drives » à la
page 22 ). Une fois les voyants d'état éteints, pour éviter les blessures, débranchez
l'appareil de la source d'alimentation en retirant les deux cordons d'alimentation de l'unité.
Caution: risk of electrical shock
Attention: risque d’ é lectrocution

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Mandatory Regulations
Seulement le personnel de service qualifié a le droit d’accéder l’intérieur de l’unité.
Le câble de pouvoir AC est fournie avec un câble de mise à terre. Pour éviter tout choc, utilisez
toujours le câble de pouvoir AC relié avec la prise de courant adéquate (contenant une mise à terre).
Pour maintenir votre conformité de sécurité, assurez-vous que le câble de pouvoir AC a obtenu les
approbations de sécurité applicables pour le pays ou l’installation est faites. Pour l’Amérique du
Nord, le câble de pouvoir AC doit avoir une certification UL SJT NEMA 5-15, équivalente ou meilleur.
Les caméras IP et les réseaux connectés directement à l'enregistreur doivent être situés à l'intérieur
uniquement (intra-bâtiment). Branchez l'enregistreur uniquement aux réseaux PoE sans
acheminement vers l'installation extérieure.
Si vous transportez ou déplacez l'enregistreur à l'aide des poignées du panneau avant, utilisez
toujours les deux poignées. N'essayez pas de transporter ou de déplacer l'unité en utilisant
seulement une des poignées.
N’insérez pas d’objets étrangers dans le ventilateur, les évents, les ports ou toute autre ouverture
dans l’unité.
Rack Mounting Safety Precautions
You must observe the following installation precautions when mounting the recorder in a rack.
• Ambient temperature: When installing the recorder in a closed rack or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than ambient
temperature of the room. Airspace or airflow around the recorder unit must provide ambient air
of less than 104° Fahrenheit (40° Celsius) when measured above and below the unit.
• Air flow: Installation of the recorder in a rack must allow sufficient air flow for safe operation.
• Mechanical loading: Installation of the recorder in a rack must ensure that a hazardous
condition does not occur because of uneven mechanical loading.
• Circuit overloading: When connecting the recorder to the power supply circuit, ensure that you
do not overload the circuit. Consider the effects of circuit overload on overcurrent protection
and supply wiring. Use equipment nameplate ratings to verify the requirements.
• Reliable earthing: You must maintain reliable earthing of any rack-mounted equipment. Pay
particular attention to connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for
example, the use of power bars).
Précautions de sécurité pour une installation
dans un rack
Vous devez respecter les précautions d'installation suivantes lors du montage de l'enregistreur
dans un rack.
• Température ambiante: Lors de l'installation de l'enregistreur dans un rack fermé ou dans un
rack comprenant plusieurs étages, la température ambiante de fonctionnement de
l'environnement du rack peut être supérieure à la température ambiante de la pièce. L'espace
aérien ou le flux d'air autour de l'enregistreur doit fournir un air ambiant inférieur à 40 ° C (104
° F) lorsqu'il est mesuré au-dessus et au-dessous de l'unité.
• Flux d'air: L'installation de l'enregistreur dans un rack doit permettre un débit d'air suffisant
pour un fonctionnement sûr.
• Chargement mécanique: L'installation de l'enregistreur doit garantir qu'aucune condition
dangereuse ne se produise en raison d'une charge mécanique inégale.
• Surcharge du circuit: Lorsque vous connectez l'enregistreur au circuit d'alimentation, veillez à
ne pas surcharger le circuit. Tenez compte des effets de la surcharge du circuit sur la protection

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Mandatory Regulations
contre les surintensités et le câblage d'alimentation. Utilisez les spécifications indiquées sur
l’enseigne du manufacturier de l'équipement pour vérifier les exigences.
• Mise à la terre fiable: Vous devez maintenir une mise à la terre fiable de tout équipement monté
en rack. Portez une attention particulière aux connexions autres que les connexions directes au
circuit d’alimentation (par exemple, l'utilisation de barres d'alimentation).
Anti-Static Precautions
Ensure proper use of an anti-static guard during installation to avoid damage to the unit from
electrostatic discharge.
Servicing Notice
The procedures contained in this publication outline how to install or service components located
inside the unit, requiring the removal of the cover. Installation and maintenance procedures
requiring internal unit access are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Shipping Notice
Shipment of the unit and components may expose the unit to temperature extremes. We
recommend you allow the unit to return to room temperature prior to operation.
Regulatory Model Definition Information
Certification regulatory model names for the X-Series All IP recorder are defined in the following table.
Recorder Certification Regulatory Model Name
• X64 All IP recorder
• X48 All IP recorder
• X32 All IP recorder
NDVR HP

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Chapter 2
Feature Overview
The 32, 48, or 64 channel X-Series All IP Recorders are scalable recording platforms that support
high-resolution IP cameras. The models included are the X32, X48, and the X64.
The X-Series All IP Recorder offers outstanding video compression and storage, and can be
managed using the March Networks Command video management platform.
Note: If you want to use an X-Series All IP Recorder in a managed environment, you must use the
Command Enterprise Software (the R5 ESM is not supported). To configure the recorder, the
Command Config software is required. For more information, see the Command Enterprise
Installation Guide, the Command Enterprise and Client User Guide, and the X-Series All IP Recorder
Configuration Guide, available from the March Networks Partner Portal website.
This section of the installation guide contains the following information:
• “Key Features” on page 11
• “Packaging/Shipment Contents” on page 12
• “Specifications” on page 13
• “Video Capture Rates” on page 14
• “Front Panel LEDs” on page 15
• “USB Ports” on page 17
• “Ethernet Ports” on page 18
• “HD Video Monitor Output” on page 19
• “Power Connections for Redundant Power Supply” on page 20
• “Power Supply Module LEDs” on page 21
• “Hard Drives” on page 22
• “Hard Drive Array - Important Considerations” on page 23
• “NiCd Battery Pack and Lithium Battery” on page 24