Milestone Husky IVO 700R User manual
Milestone Systems
Milestone Husky IVO™ 700R
Getting started and maintenance guide
September 2022
Contents
Copyright, trademarks, and disclaimer 4
Safety 5
About this guide 6
Front view 7
Bezel 7
Back view 8
Information tag 9
Link to detailed hardware documentation 10
Getting started checklist 11
Before you install 12
Prepare network and devices 12
Obtain a software license code 12
Prepare your unit 13
Turn on the unit 14
Windows first run 14
Complete the Husky Assistant Wizard 16
Post-installation tasks 21
Download the XProtect® Device Pack 21
Update Windows 21
Install clients on other computers 21
Husky Assistant 22
Husky Assistant Properties 22
Choose your language 23
Apply optimizations 23
Storage management 24
Check RAID status 24
Choose RAID type 26
Change RAID type 27
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Copyright, trademarks, and disclaimer
Copyright © 2022 Milestone Systems A/S
Trademarks
XProtect is a registered trademark of Milestone Systems A/S.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. App Store is a service mark of Apple
Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
All other trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This text is intended for general information purposes only, and due care has been taken in its preparation.
Any risk arising from the use of this information rests with the recipient, and nothing herein should be construed as
constituting any kind of warranty.
Milestone Systems A/S reserves the right to make adjustments without prior notification.
All names of people and organizations used in the examples in this text are fictitious. Any resemblance to any
actual organization or person, living or dead, is purely coincidental and unintended.
This product may make use of third-party software for which specific terms and conditions may apply. When that is
the case, you can find more information in the file 3rd_party_software_terms_and_conditions.txt located in your
Milestone system installation folder.
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Safety
Warning!
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect battery type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Caution
Replacement of a BATTERY with an incorrect type that can defeat a SAFEGUARD (for
example, in the case of some lithium BATTERY types).
Disposal of a BATTERY into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a
BATTERY, that can result in an EXPLOSION.
Leaving a BATTERY in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can
result in an EXPLOSION or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A BATTERY subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an EXPLOSION or the
leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection.
Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of
the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75.
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About this guide
This getting started and maintenance guide for Milestone Husky IVO is a point of reference to the Milestone Husky
software and Milestone Husky hardware.
This guide describes Husky Assistant, an application that helps you install, maintain, and reconfigure your system.
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Front view
1. Bezel lock 5. Drive activity 9. USB 2.0
2. System health and system ID indicator 6. Information tag 10. Power button
3. 4 x 3.5" hard drive slots 7. iDRAC direct indicator
4. Drive status 8. iDRAC direct micro-USB port
Bezel
To remove the bezel, unlock the bezel lock and the bezel comes off.
When mounting the bezel, mount the right side first, then on the left-hand side, press the button behind the tab to
secure the bezel. When mounting is complete, remember to lock the bezel.
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Back view
1. DB9 serial com port 5. iDRAC9 dedicated network port 9. Power supply unit 1
2. NIC port (Gb 1) 6. 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A 10. Power supply unit 2
3. NIC port (Gb 2) 7. System status indicator cable port (CMA)
4. VGA port 8. System identification button
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Information tag
You can identify your system by the information tag. Pull out the information tag in front of the system to view the
unique identifiers. The information tag holds information of:
Service tag The unique express service code and service tag. Refers to the serial number of the
unit. Always provide the details when contacting support.
iDRAC password
A password used for remote management via the iDRAC interface.
You can find the IP address of the iDRAC interface in Husky
Assistant > support.
iDRAC port MAC
address The physical address (MAC address) of the iDRAC port.
Main board ethernet
card MAC address The physical address (MAC address) of the on-board ethernet card.
The information tag can sometimes be referred to as the luggage tag.
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Link to detailed hardware documentation
For more information on the specific features and functionality or your unit, see Installation and service manual.
The documentation provided can have slightly different specifications or configurations
compared to your Milestone Husky IVO unit.
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Getting started checklist
This guide applies to all models of the Milestone Husky IVO. Follow the checklist below to ensure that you carry out
the steps of your installation in the right order.
Prepare network and
devices
lAssign static IP addresses to all system components and cameras
lMake sure camera models and firmware are supported by the
XProtect system
lCameras must be connected to the network, and you can access
them from your unit
Obtain a software
license code
lPurchase XProtect software and obtain the license file
lGo to the Milestone website (https://online.milestonesys.com/) and
register your software license code (SLC)
This step does not apply if you are using an
XProtect Essential+ license
Prepare your unit
lMount the unit on a shelf for the desktop and tower models, or use
rails for the rack models, to support the chassis
lConnect peripherals, LAN, and power
Turn on the unit and
complete the Husky
Assistant
lConfigure computer name and domain or workgroup settings
lHard drive detection
lSelect the preferred storage configuration
lSelect the XProtect software version
lLinks to detailed description of system installation
Download the latest
XProtect Device Pack
lA device pack is automatically included when you install the XProtect
software. For support of new devices and firmware versions, get the
latest device pack
Update Windows®lMake sure that your Windows operating system is updated with all
the latest Windows updates
Install clients on other
computers
lInstall XProtect Smart Client and XProtect Management Client on
other computers for better system performance
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Before you install
Milestone recommends that you go through the steps described in this article before you start the actual installation.
Prepare network and devices
1. Assign static IP addresses to all system components, devices, and cameras.
To prepare and configure your devices or cameras, follow the instructions provided by the camera
manufacturer.
2. Make sure that your cameras and devices are supported and connected to the camera network.
On the Milestone website, you can find a detailed list of supported devices and firmware versions
(https://www.milestonesys.com/supported-devices/).
Obtain a software license code
Your Milestone Husky unit is shipped with XProtect video management software pre-loaded, and you can use it with
any version of the five XProtect VMS products by applying a valid software license code (SLC). You receive the SLC
when you purchase the XProtect product. Read more about Milestone XProtect products and Milestone Care™
coverage on the Milestone website to find out which product matches your needs.
The SLC is printed on your order confirmation, and the software license file is named after your SLC. Milestone
recommends that you register your SLC on the Milestone website (https://online.milestonesys.com/) before
installation. Your reseller may have done that for you.
You can also run the free version of XProtect Essential+ on your unit. This version provides you with basic
functionality and a limited number of cameras compared to a purchased XProtect VMS system. In this case, the
license is provided with the installer. To receive this free license, your unit needs to be connected to the internet
during installation.
When you run Husky Assistant, you can see the version of the pre-loaded VMS. If you want a different version, you
can choose that option if you have a valid SLC.
If your unit is used as a recording server to an existing VMS system, you do not need an SLC. This setup is covered
by the SLC that you bought with the VMS system.
XProtect software is licensed through different types of licenses:
lBase licenses: Controls which XProtect product you can use.
lDevice licenses: Controls how many hardware devices you may connect to the Milestone Husky unit. A
hardware device can be a camera, encoder, or similar, identified by a separate IP address. You do not need
licenses for speakers, microphones, or input and output devices attached to the hardware devices.
lAdd-on product licenses: Your new Milestone Husky unit can run any XProtect add-on product. Most
XProtect add-on products require additional licenses.
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After installation, the surveillance system runs on licenses that need to be activated before a certain period ends.
This is the grace period. Once the installation is complete, you can get an overview of your licenses for all
installations with this SLC on the Basics > License Information node in the Management Client.
Milestone recommends that you activate your licenses before you make the final adjustments.
lFor online activation, log in to the Software Registration page with your My Milestone account on the
Milestone website (https://online.milestonesys.com/).
lFor offline activation, you must export a license request (.lrq) file in the Management Client, and then log in
to the Software Registration page and upload the .lrq file.
Once you have uploaded the .lrq file, Milestone emails you an activated .lic file for import.
Prepare your unit
Always place the unit on a shelf or use rails to support the chassis.
1. Connect your peripherals: mouse, keyboard, display and audio.
2. Connect your local area network with internet connection, if available, to a NIC port. This network is for
management and viewing.
3. Connect your camera network to a different NIC port. If your unit is equipped with a higher bandwidth
network card, connect your camera network to the this network port.
4. Connect all power cables and plug them into a power socket.
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Turn on the unit
Turn on your Milestone Husky unit and wait for Windows to boot for the first time.
Windows first run
Configure the country, language, keyboard, and account information:
1. Select your region and click Yes.
2. Select the right keyboard layout and click Yes.
3. Add a second keyboard layout or click Skip.
4. Create a user account and click Next.
5. Create password and click Next.
6. Confirm password and click Next.
7. Add a hint and click Next.
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8. Get the latest Windows updates or click Skip for now.
9. Accept the license agreements.
10. Complete the services selection and wait for the Windows desktop to appear.
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Complete the Husky Assistant Wizard
Husky Assistant now starts automatically. This wizard helps you check, select, and configure your Milestone Husky
IVO with:
lComputer name and domain or workgroup
lData storage drive detection
lData storage configuration
lMilestone XProtect version
lAdditional system optimizations
To complete the wizard:
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1. Select your preferred Husky Assistant language and click Next.
2. Click Computer name / Domain changes to configure computer name and domain or workgroup settings.
When completed, Windows will require a restart to apply the changes.
3. Restart Windows and wait for Windows to boot.
Husky Assistant restarts. Click Next.
4. Because you have already configured the name and domain setting, click Next.
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5. Make sure that all the hard drives are detected and click Next.
6. Select the preferred RAID configuration to match your storage requirement. Click Next.
The Advanced option is to manually configure the RAID using the RAID storage manager application.
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7. You have different options when selecting the Milestone XProtect version to install. Select one of these
options:
lCheck if the pre-loaded XProtect version is the version that you want to install. If yes, select Install
pre-loaded Milestone XProtect and click Next.
lIf you want to install an XProtect version different than the pre-loaded one:
1. Choose Select Milestone XProtect installer.
2. Download the XProtect version that you prefer from the Milestone website.
3. Click Browse to select the downloaded installer file and click Next.
lTo use your unit as a recording server in an already existing Milestone XProtect system:
1. Select Download and install a recording server from an existing Management Server and
click Next.
2. Provide the IP address of the computer with the management server installed, and
credentials.
3. Click Next. The installation files for the recording server will be downloaded from the
management server later.
lSelect Do not install Milestone XProtect now if you want to install Milestone XProtect later without
the aid from Husky Assistant.
Remember to apply optimizations in Husky Assistant after installation.
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19 | Complete the Husky Assistant Wizard
8. The Review and apply the configuration window appears. Verify your selections and click Apply to start the
process.
The system automatically starts the Milestone XProtect installation. For more information, see the
administrator manual for XProtect VMS.
After you have completed the Husky Assistant wizard, the application changes and Husky Assistant serve as an
application that helps you configure, maintain, and see the status of your Milestone Husky system. Find the Husky
Assistant shortcut on the Windows desktop.
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