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XX-215-00-00
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector
VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual
Vicon Industries Inc., 89 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788
Tel: 631-952-CCTV (2288) Fax: 631-951-CCT (2288) Toll Free: 800-645-9116
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300
Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the
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.
www.vicon-security.com
Document Number: 8009-8215-00-00
Issued: 1010
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2010 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved.
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Summary of Contents for Vicon XX-215-00-00
- Page 1 24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300 Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your requirements or that the 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.
- Page 3 The product shows a significant change in performance. 2. Retain Instructions - Retain all safety and operating 18. Replacement Parts - Use only Vicon specified replacement instructions for future reference. parts or an approved equivalent to prevent unit damage and 3.
- Page 4 Important Safeguards – Indoor Use (Cont) 22. For Rack-Mounted Units Only – The following precautions apply to all rack-mounted units. 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual Topic Page 2 Important Guidelines 3 General 3 Prerequisites 4 Installation 6 Wiring Connections 10 Configuring a ViconNet NVR for VN-SAN RAID Storage... -
Page 6: Important Guidelines
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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. -
Page 7: General
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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®... -
Page 8: Installation
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. - Page 9 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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.
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Page 10: Wiring Connections
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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. - Page 11 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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.
- Page 12 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual b. Highlight the site and click Select. The System Settings window displays. c. Click the Storage Database button. The Storage Database Utilities window displays.
- Page 13 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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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Page 14: Configuring A Viconnet Nvr For Vn-San Raid Storage
VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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. - Page 15 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 3. Click the Storage Database button. The Storage Database Utilities window displays.
- Page 16 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.
- Page 17 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual 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.
- Page 18 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual The following notification displays. Click Close. The Saving new Storage DB dialog box pops up. Click Yes.
- Page 19 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual The following notification pops up and the system will restart ViconNet. Setup complete.
- Page 20 VN-NVR/Workstation/Kollector VN-SAN Setup Quick Manual...
- Page 21 Vicon Security Management Systems (SMS) All Models: All hardware is warranted for two years from date of original retail purchase. Any product sold as “special” or not listed in Vicon’s commercial price list: One year from date of original retail purchase.
- Page 22 Vicon Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 631-952-CCTV (2288) 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288) Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom +44 (0) 1489 566300 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 566322 Vicon Germany Kornstieg 3...
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