Vicon XX-215-00-00 User manual

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XX-215-00-00
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector
VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual
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operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the documentation. This system has not been designed
to be used in life-critical situations and must not be used for this purpose.
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Quick Guide

Important Safeguards – Indoor Use
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightening bolt symbol alerts the user to the presence of
dangerous voltage that may present the risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point symbol alerts the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance instructions.
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
1. Read Instructions - Read all safety and operating instructions
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating
instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Pay attention to all product warnings.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating instructions.
5. Cleaning -(Do not use caustic, abrasive or aerosol
cleaners)
a) For units that CAN BE DISCONNECTED from the power
source, use a damp cloth for cleaning.
b) For units that CANNOT BE DISCONNECTED from the
power source, use a damp cloth for cleaning and do not
allow moisture or liquids to enter vents.
6. Attachments - Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended
attachments to prevent unit damage and personal injury.
7. Water and Moisture - Use only products designed for outdoor
environments where they will be exposed to water or moisture.
8. Accessories - Do not place the unit on an unstable surface to
avoid falling. Use only UL Listed Vicon recommended mounting
accessories.
9. Ventilation - Do not block ventilating slots and openings as
they ensure reliable operation. Do not place the unit near a heat
source or into an enclosure unless recommended by Vicon.
10. Grounding - Only products equipped with a 3-prong
grounded plug should be inserted into a grounded power outlet.
Contact an electrician to replace an obsolete outlet. Do not force
a plug into a non-grounded outlet.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should not be
routed in trafficked areas or in tight spaces where they will be
pinched or used to bear weight. Allow some slack in the cord
where it enters the unit.
12. Lightning - Disconnect the product from its power source and
cable system when possible to prevent damage due to lightning
and power-line surges.
13. Power Lines - Do not locate outside cables over power or
utility lines where they can fall and make direct contact. Contact
with power lines can be fatal.
14. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords to prevent risk of fire and electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry - Never probe through, or spill liquid
into, enclosure openings to prevent risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Servicing - Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service - Obtain service when:
a) The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the
product.
c) The product is not designed for outdoor use and has been
exposed to water or moisture.
d) The product does not operate per the operating instructions.
Perform Vicon recommended adjustments, modifications
and troubleshooting only to avoid unit damage and personal
injury.
e) The product has been dropped.
f) The product shows a significant change in performance.
18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement
parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and
injury.
19. Safety Check - Request safety checks to be performed
following repair or maintenance to verify proper operation.
20. ESD Precaution - Take all normal electrostatic discharge
precautions to avoid component damage during installation and
operation.
21. For 230 VAC Devices Only - When the disconnect device is
not incorporated in the equipment or when the plug on the power
supply is intended to serve as the disconnect device, follow the
guidelines below:
a) For permanently connected 230 VAC units, a readily
accessible disconnect device must be incorporated into the
site wiring.
b) For 230 VAC units with a plug, the outlet must be installed
near the unit and be easily accessible.
21. Lithium Batteries Only:
WARNING
Fire and burn hazard. Do not recharge, disassemble,
heat above 212°F or incinerate. Keep battery out of
reach of children and in original package until ready
to use. Dispose of used batteries promptly.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.

Important Safeguards – Indoor Use
(Cont)
22. For Rack-Mounted Units Only – The following precautions
apply to all rack-mounted units.
a) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-
unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
b) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
c) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack
should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved
due to uneven mechanical loading.
d) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the
effect that overloading of the circuits might have on
overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
e) Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should
be given to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).

VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup
Quick Manual
Topic Page
Important Guidelines 2
General 3
Prerequisites 3
Installation 4
Wiring Connections 6
Configuring a ViconNet NVR for VN-SAN RAID Storage 10

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Important Guidelines
The following guidelines must be adhered to in order to prevent problems
and to ensure proper operation.
Do Not Hot Swap a “Good” VN-SAN RAID Drive
The VN-SAN monitors the status of each of the RAID drives and maintains
configuration and backup data on each drive. In the event of a drive failure
the system will back up all data to another drive. You can then replace the
“bad” drive. If you remove a “good” drive without following the correct
procedure (see Nexsan manual), that drive will become unusable and all data
on it will be lost. You can however, reuse the drive by reformatting it and
reinstalling it.
Do Not Change the DVR or NVR Name
At factory setup, the VN-SAN unit was configured using the factory assigned
DVR and NVR names. If you change a DVR or NVR name, the VN-SAN will
no longer recognize the unit and will not be available in the storage database.
If the names must be changed, refer to XX215-20, which contains the
complete configuration procedure.
Do Not Change the IP Address on the DVR, NVR or VN-SAN
At factory setup, the VN-SAN unit was configured using factory assigned
static IP addresses, typically 10.10.10.xx. The VN-SAN uses an odd number,
for example: 10.10.10.1. The DVR and NVR units use an even number, for
example 10.10.10.2. If you change an IP address, the units will no longer be
able to communicate with each other. If the IP addresses must be changed,
refer to XX215-20, which contains the complete configuration procedure.

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General
This manual describes how to set up a Vicon VN-NVR workstation (NVR) or
Kollector® Hybrid Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with a VN-SAN Nexsan®
SATABoy® or SATABeast® network storage unit. The scope of this manual
is to unpack and install the units, connect the VN/SAN to the NVR or DVR
and ensure ViconNet® is mapped to the VN/SAN storage unit. Note that the
NVRs will require to be registered before you can check the mapping. DVRs
are preregistered at the factory.
Note: This manual does not provide instructions on configuring the VN-SAN
unit to work with the DVR or NVR. The units are preconfigured at the factory.
If your units require configuration, refer to XX215-20.
Prerequisites The following is required to set up the units:
Vicon DVR or NVR installation and operation manuals
Nexsan manuals for SATABeast and SATABoy
Netswitch and required cabling
NVR or DVR must have two RJ-45 network ports
Note: The contents of each package will be different, depending upon the
system capacity, units ordered, etc. The instructions provided are general
and may not address your specific installation.

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Installation
The system must be set up, connected and powered on in a specific order to
ensure proper operation. Refer to the DVR, NVR, Netswitch™ and Nexsan
manuals to determine the installation requirements for each unit.
Cautions:
Vicon systems and components require a clean, stable power source.
Voltage irregularities such as surges, drops, and interruptions can
affect the operation of your equipment and, in severe cases, damage
certain components. Vicon requires the use of uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) systems. Failure to comply voids the unit warranty.
Do not power on the VN-SAN unit without the drives installed.
1. Unpack the system components for the VN-SAN unit(s).
Notes:
The drives are not installed in the VN-SAN units and must be
installed on-site.
Each VN-SAN unit has a unique RAID system number. It is important
that each drive be used only in its designated VN-SAN unit and the
VN-SAN be used only with the ViconNet DVR or NVR that it has been
configured with at the factory.
The ViconNet DVR or NVR, the VN-SAN, each drive and the shipping
box all have labels indicating the RAID system number and the serial
number of the VN-SAN unit (see below). This is to prevent any mix-
up of drives at installations with multiple VN-SAN units.

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In addition to the label shown above, the VN-SAN unit has serial
number labels on the right side of the chassis attached to the outside
and inside of the unit (see below) from the manufacturer. Verify that
the serial number matches the drives and other equipment.
2. Mount the VN-SAN unit(s) in the rack prior to installing the drives. When
loaded with the drives, the units are extremely heavy and difficult to lift.
Caution:
Do not power the units on prior to installing the drives.
3. Slide the VN-SAN unit out on its rails and install the disk carriers
containing the drives in the appropriate VN-SAN unit (as described
above), in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in the Nexsan
manuals. Typically, the disk carriers are installed left to right.
Note: Each slot is labeled, but the VN-SAN supports roaming, so drives can
be installed in any slot and the system will recognize them.
4. Mount the DVRs, NVRs and other equipment in racks or other locations
as required in accordance with each of the unit’s manuals.

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Wiring Connections
Connect the units as follows. A typical installation with 2 VN-NVRs connected
to a VN-SAN SATABoy is shown.
Caution:
Do not power on units until instructed to in the following steps.
1. Connect monitor, keyboard and mouse to NVR or DVR.
2. Connect an RJ-45 cable (not supplied) from the RAID port on the NVR or
DVR to an open port on the Netswitch unit. Repeat for each additional
NVR or DVR (maximum of 4) that will access the VN-SAN unit.
Notes:
The network ports on the NVR and DVR units are marked with stickers
indicating if the port is for LAN or RAID connection. The RAID port must
be connected to the VN-SAN unit through the Netswitch. The LAN port is
used for the network connection to ViconNet.
You may connect the NVR or DVR to port NET 0 on the VN-SAN unit;
however the preferred method is to use a Netswitch unit connected to
NET 0. This is the only option for multiple DVRs or NVRs. The NET 1 port
is disabled.
3. Connect an RJ-45 (not supplied) cable from the VN-SAN NET 0 port to
the Netswitch unit.
4. Connect power to all devices and power on in the following sequence:
a. Monitor.
b. Netswitch.
c. VN-SAN. Power on power supply PSU0 and then PSU1. Wait
until VN-SAN fully powers on (three LEDS on front panel turn
solid green) before powering on DVR or NVR units.

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Note: Failure to follow the power on sequence may result in an alarm to
sound. No action is required as alarm will self clear.
d. Power on DVR or NVR units in accordance with the procedures in
the unit’s manual. A Delay Run indication may display on the
monitor. This is normal and will disappear when the ViconNet
system is ready.
5. Check the VN-SAN to DVR or NVR connection by navigating to My
Computer and verifying that the VN-SAN RAID drives are present.
Note: When using the VN-SAN with an NVR/Workstation, ViconNet will open
as a Viewer and the unit will have to be registered. Refer to NVR and
ViconNet documentation for registration instructions. Kollectors are pre-
registered and will be immediately ready to use.
6. Check the ViconNet connection to the DVR or NVR as follows:
a. Start ViconNet and from the ViconNet Main window, click Setup.
The Setup Site Selection window displays.

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b. Highlight the site and click Select. The System Settings window
displays.
c. Click the Storage Database button. The Storage Database
Utilities window displays.

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d. Verify that the VN-SAN RAID drives are listed. If not, or if you
have to make changes, refer to the Configuring a ViconNet NVR
for VN-SAN RAID Storage procedure that follows.

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Configuring a ViconNet NVR for VN-SAN RAID Storage
The DVR, NVR and VN-SAN RAID are usually preconfigured from the
factory. If the units are not preconfigured or you have to make changes, you
will need to perform the following procedure.
Note: You must register ViconNet on NVR units. Refer to the NVR manual to
register the unit and start ViconNet prior to performing the following. Kollector
DVRs are registered at the factory and ViconNet can be started immediately.
1. From the ViconNet Main window, click Setup. The Setup Site
Selection window displays.
2. Highlight the site and click Select. The System Settings window
displays.

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3. Click the Storage Database button. The Storage Database Utilities
window displays.

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Notes:
By default, the internal drive(s), typically, the operating system drive
“C”, will be listed. Only the VN-SAN RAID drives should be used for
storage. The C drive must be deleted from the storage database.
However, you must add at least one drive to the storage database
prior to deleting the internal drive.
If any other internal drive is listed, contact Vicon Technical Support,
as this indicates a problem has occurred with the system
configuration.
4. Click Add Disk. The Storage Disk Parameters dialog box will
populate, and display the available drives on the NVR and the VN-
SAN unit (if any were previously added). Use the Select Disk
dropdown to select a drive to add from the VN-SAN unit.
5. Select a VN-SAN drive to add and set the Directory Size to the size
required. Typically this is the maximum size of the drive. Click Apply.

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6. Delete the “C” drive and any other internal drive listed. Note that this
only deletes the drives from the storage database and will not affect
system operation.
7. Add the other available RAID drives from the VN-SAN unit until all of
the drives are listed.
8. When all available drives have been added, click Clear Database
Except Archive. The dialog box shown below pops up. Click Yes.

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9. The following notification displays. Click Close.
10. The Saving new Storage DB dialog box pops up. Click Yes.

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11. The following notification pops up and the system will restart
ViconNet.
12. Setup complete.

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