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To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all the local codes. Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient supply interruption. The separate earthing terminal must be permanently connected to earth. For AC supplied model: The plug‐socket combination must be accessible at all times as it serves as the main disconnecting device. Before the power cable is installed or removed, the power must be turned off. To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating environment. Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Please use the manufacturer recommended battery type. Caution: Fiber optic ports – optical safety. ...
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LVD/EMC Directive This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. WEEE Directive–2002/96/EC The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner. ...
1 Product Introduction The MS8500‐E Media Switching server (referred to as MS8500‐E) is a hardware/software server based on the IP Multimedia Operating System (IMOS) and oriented toward IP‐based video surveillance systems. The MS8500‐E uses the Media Switch 3.0 (MS3.0) software. Appearance The actual appearance of the MS8500‐E may be different from the illustrations below. Figure 1‐1 Front view Figure 1‐2 Rear view 1 ...
Ports and Buttons Figure 1‐3 Ports and buttons on the rear panel 12 13 1: AC input (for PSU 0) 2: Power (for PSU 1) 3: Network Interface Card (NIC) slot 4: VGA video output 5: HDMI video output 6: USB (× 4) 7: Serial port 1 (RS‐232) 8: Serial port 2 (RS‐232)/Serial port 3 (RS‐485) 9: GE port 1 10: GE port 2 11: FE port 12: Power on/off button 13: Reset button 14: Grounding terminal For detailed descriptions of the ports and buttons, refer to Table 1‐1. Table 1‐1 Port and button descriptions Port Description AC input 100 ‐ 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz Standard: 1 slot Extended power slot Optional: 2 slots in 1+1 redundancy mode Two options: Extended NIC slot NIC with 4 GE ports (RJ‐45) NIC with 2 10GE ports (SFP+) 2 ...
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Port Description For connection to a VGA display device. Supported solutions and screen refresh rates: 1920 × 1080, 50P 1920 × 1080, 60P VGA output 1280 × 720, 50P 1280 × 720, 60P 1280 × 1024, 60 HZ 1024 × 768, 60 HZ For connection to an HDMI display device. Supported resolutions and screen refresh rates: 1920 × 1080, 50P 1920 × 1080, 60P HDMI video output 1280 × 720, 50P 1280 × 720, 60P 1280 × 1024, 60 HZ 1024 × 768, 60 HZ USBs For connection to a USB device. Serial port 1 (RS‐232) RJ‐45 port for debugging and maintenance purposes. Serial port 2 RJ‐45 port compatible with RS‐485 and RS‐232 ports. (RS‐485/RS‐232) 10/100/1000 Mbit/s adaptive Ethernet port for connection to a service GE port network. 10/100 ...
LEDs and Nixie Tubes Front Panel LEDs Figure 1‐4 Front panel LEDs 1: System LED 2: Hard disk status LEDs Rear panel LEDs and nixie tubes Figure 1‐5 Rear panel LEDs and nixie tubes 4 ...
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1: Power module LED 2: Heartbeat LED 3: Alarm LED 4: Device status nixie tubes 6: GE port 2 LED 5: GE port 1 LED 7: FE port LINK LED 8: FE port ACT LED LED and nixie tube descriptions For descriptions of the LEDs, refer to Table 1‐2. For descriptions of the nixie tubes, refer to Table 1‐3. Table 1‐2 LED descriptions LED Color Indication • Steady green: The system is operating properly. • Steady yellow: At least one hardware component is System LED Green/yellow faulty. LEDs SATA2‐SATA5 indicate status of hard disks in slots 2‐5: • Off: The hard disk is powered off or not installed. Hard disk status LED Green • Steady green: The hard disk is linked. • Blinking green: The hard disk is reading or writing data. ...
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LED Color Indication • Off: No network connection. • Steady green: A network connection is established, and the data transfer rate is 1000 Mbit/s. • Blinking green: The data transfer rate is 1000 Mbit/s, and the port is transmitting or receiving GE port LED Green/yellow data. • Steady yellow: A network connection is established, and the data transfer rate is 100Mbit/s. • Blinking yellow: The data transfer rate is 100Mbit/s, and the port is transmitting or receiving data. LINK • Off: No network connection. Yellow (Link status •...
Status Indication dt blinks According to S.M.A.R.T, the hard disk temperature is out of the normal range. In this case, you need to check the dust filter. System Specifications NOTE! The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Table 1‐4 System specifications Item Description Height 2 U (86.1mm) 86.1 mm x 446 mm x 500 mm (excluding the mounting Dimensions (H x W x D) brackets and slide rails) Number of fans 4 • Standard: <12 kg Weight • Maximum: <14 kg Overall power consumption Maximum: 200 W Maximum number of hard disks 4 Hard disk type SATA II 0°C to 40°C Working temperature Recommended range: 10°C to 35°C Working humidity 20% to 80% (non‐condensing) Storage temperature ‐20°C to +60°C Storage humidity ...
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Item Description IP address/subnet mask: 192.168.0.12/255.255.255.0 GE port 1 Default gateway: None. GE port 2 Obtains an IP address through DHCP. Extended network Obtains an IP address through DHCP. port (optional) Host name The host name is “Localhost”. 8 ...
2 Hardware Installation This chapter describes the hardware installation procedure. Installation Procedure Figure 2‐1 Installation flowchart Begin Preinstallation check Requirements met? Remove front panel Install the device Install hard disk Install front panel Install extended NIC Connect cables 9 ...
Preinstallation Check Checking device components Check the device model and accessories delivered along with the package to ensure that all the device components are complete and intact. For details about the device model, and types and quantities of accessories, see the packing list. Checking installation tools Prepare the following tools: Straight screwdriver and cross screwdriver Antistatic wrist strap or gloves Checking the installation site The device must be installed indoors, and the lightning protection and grounding requirements must ...
Removing the Front Panel Figure 2‐3 Removing the front panel Installing the Device in a 19‐inch Cabinet Preinstallation Check Check the grounding and stability of the cabinet. Ensure that the cabinet has sufficient weight‐bearing capacity for the device, and no obstacle is affecting the installation inside or around the cabinet. Before installing the device in a standard 19‐inch cabinet, check that: The cabinet is properly grounded and stabilized. The weight‐bearing capacity of the cabinet is sufficient to support the device, and no obstacle inside or around the cabinet will affect the device installation. The cabinet door is not a glass door. The cabinet is supported by a bracket instead of rollers. Installation Procedure Planning the installation position in the cabinet Plan the space and position according to the height (2 U) of the device and the number of devices you want to install. If the cabinet is equipped with a tray, use the tray for the installation. If no tray is available, use slide rails. This procedure takes slide rails as an example. Figure ...
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Figure 2‐4 Installed device in the cabinet Rear mounting bracket Slide rail Front mounting bracket 12 ...
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Attaching the slide rails to the cabinet Figure 2‐5 Installing the slide rails NOTE! You can extend the slide rails to fit the cabinet. 13 ...
Mounting the device onto the slide rails CAUTION! Ensure that the device perfectly aligns with the U marks on the mount bars and is in full contact with the tray or the slide rails. A gap between the device and the tray or the slide rails will cause instability of the device and may affect its operation stability. For hard disks, instability may cause damage and increase read/write errors. 1. Place the device onto the slide rails and then push the device slightly into place. 2. Align the screw slots on the device with the screw holes on the cabinet, insert the screws through the holes and then tighten the screws. Figure 2‐6 Securing the device to the cabinet using screws Installing the Device on a Workbench If a 19‐inch cabinet is not available, you may directly place the device on a clean workbench. Before installing the device on the workbench, check that: The workbench is firm enough to bear the weight of the device and the cables. The workbench is stabilized and properly grounded. Room of at least 30 cm in the front and at the back of the device, and at least of 10 cm on both ...
No other object is placed on the device. Installing the Hard Disks The slots for hard disks are inside the device, so you need to remove the front panel and the dustproof cover first. Preinstallation Check Carefully read the instructions for the hard disks included in the package. Use an antistatic wrist strap or antistatic gloves throughout the procedure. Installation Procedure Removing the dust filter Figure 2‐7 Removing the dust filter Inserting the hard disk Unpack the hard disk, and then slowly insert it into the hard disk slot. NOTE! Two hard disks are delivered with the device and should be installed in slots 2 and 3. 15 ...
Figure 2‐8 Inserting the hard disk Pushing the hard disk in place with your thumb When the hard disk is inserted halfway, slowly push the hard disk with your thumb till it clicks into place. Figure 2‐9 Pushing the hard disk in place with your thumb Installing the Front Panel Attach the front panel to the front of the device and then tighten the captive screws. Figure 2‐10 Installing the front panel Installing the Extended Network Interface Card (Optional) Two types of extended network interface cards (NICs) are allowed. You may choose either type as required: NIC with 2 10GE ports (SFP+) NIC with 4 GE ports (RJ‐45) 16 ...
The following procedure takes an NIC with two 10GE ports as an example: Remove the filler panel, and then install the extended NIC. Figure 2‐11 Installing the extended NIC Connecting Cables Connecting the RS‐232 Cable Figure 2‐12 shows cable requirements for device maintenance through serial port 1 (RS‐232). The DB9 port is connected to the PC, and the RJ‐45 port is connected to serial port 1 on the device. Figure 2‐12 RS232 cable 17 ...
Connecting the Grounding Cable WARNING! Ensure that the device is properly grounded to prevent personal injury and device damage (due to lightning and interference). Ensure that the grounding resistance does not exceed 5 ohms, and the grounding cable is not longer than 30 meters. For more information, refer to YD5098 specifications. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the grounding terminal of the device, and connect the other end to a reliable grounding point, as shown in Figure 2‐13. Figure 2‐13 Connecting the grounding cable Using a grounding bar in the equipment room NOTE! If the cabinet you are using provides a grounding bar, connect the grounding cable of the device to the grounding bar. If a grounding bar is available in the equipment room, connect the other end of the grounding cable to the grounding bolt on the grounding bar and then tighten the secure nut, as shown in Figure 2‐14. Figure 2‐14 Grounding using a grounding bar in the equipment room (1) Grounding terminal (2) AC input (3) Grounding cable (4) Grounding bar in equipment room 18 ...
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CAUTION! Do not connect the grounding cable to a fire fighting pipe, heating radiator, or lightning arrester. The grounding cable must be connected to the grounding system of the equipment room. Using a buried grounding conductor If the installation environment provides no grounding bar but a mud ground which can be used to bury a grounding conductor, you may bury a angle steel (or pipe) at least 0.5 m long into the ground and use the buried angle steel (or pipe) for grounding purpose. The grounding cable of the device must be connected and soldered to the steel angle (or pipe), and the joint point should be protected with anti‐corrosion treatment. Figure 2‐15 shows how the grounding cable should be connected Figure 2‐15 Grounding using a buried grounding conductor (1) Grounding terminal (2) AC input (3) Grounding cable (4) Earth (5) Angle steel or steel pipe Grounding through the protection earthing (PE) cable of AC power If neither a grounding bar nor a mud ground is available, connect the grounding cable of the device to the PE cable in the manner as shown in Figure 2‐16. In addition, make sure that the PE cable of AC power is properly grounded in the power distribution room or on the AC power transformer side Figure 2‐16 Grounding through the PE cable of AC power (1) Grounding terminal (2) AC input (3) AC power cable (4) Power transformer ...
Connecting the Power Cable CAUTION! Before you connect the power cable, ensure that the power switch is OFF. Unpack the AC power cable and connect it to power. For the power socket, a three‐wire single‐phase power socket (as shown in Figure 2‐17) or a multifunctional computer power socket is recommended. The neutral point of the power supply must be properly grounded. Generally, the neutral point of the power system for a building is grounded during cabling. Check that the power system of the building is properly grounded. ...
CAUTION! To power off the device by pressing and holding the Power On/Off button is not recommended. 4 Basic Configuration WARNING! Configuration operations shall be performed by qualified personnel only. Any random configuration operation may cause severe system faults and loss of data. Configuration Tasks Table 4‐1 Configuration task description Configuration Task Description Configuration Logging in through the Web Log in to the Web interface. through Web Viewing and modifying View and modify parameter settings. parameter settings Configuration Through Performing service operations View service status, start, stop and restart service. command Viewing system logs ...
[root@localhost ~]# mscfgtool.sh serverip 192.168.254.155---192.168.254.155 is the new VM server IP. NOTE! You can also modify MS8500‐E device ID and VM server IP through the Web interface. For details, refer to MS8500‐E Online Help. Change Apache port numbers: NOTE! You need to modify the port number only when the default port number is already being used. Run the following command to modify the Apache port number of MS8500‐E: [root@ localhost ~]# mscfgtool.sh namehost 893--- 893 is the new port number of MS8500-E For more commands to modify parameter settings, run the mscfgtool.sh ‐help script. After you have completed the modification, run the msserver.sh restart script to restart service and apply the new settings. Performing Service Operations Viewing service status [root@localhost ~]# msserver.sh status 22 ...
Msserver is running serversnmpd is running DiskReadOnlyCheck is running Msdaemon is running The service status is either running or stopped. If the status of a process as shown above is displayed as stopped, you need to restart the service manually. For details, refer to “Restarting the service”. If an executable file of the server is deleted, or if its executable permission is modified, a "does not exist" message will be displayed, indicating that the service does not exist. In that case, you need to reinstall the software. Starting the service The MS8500‐E service automatically starts when the software installation is completed. To start the service manually, use the following command: [root@localhost ~]# msserver.sh start Stopping the service ...
SSH client until you have completed the upgrade or installation; otherwise, the upgrade or installation will fail. NOTE! MS8500‐E 192.168.0.30/24 as the IP When you log in to the through the SSH client for the first time, use address of the GE 1 port, 22 as the port number, and use root/uniview as the default user name and password. Logging In to the Server Through the SSH Client Icons as shown in Table 5‐1 appear on your desktop when the installation of the SSH Secure Shell Client software is completed. Table 5‐1 SSH Secure Shell Client shortcuts Icon ...
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, and then in the Connect to Remote Host dialog box, type the IP address of the MS8500‐E server as the host name, type root as the user name, keep the default settings for the rest parameters as shown in Figure 5‐2, and then click . Figure 5‐2 Connect to Remote Host dialog box 3. When the Enter Password dialog box as shown in Figure 5‐3 appears, type uniview as the password and then click OK to log in to the server. 25 ...
Figure 5‐3 Enter Password dialog box Software Upgrade Strictly follow these steps to ensure a successful software upgrade: 1. Copy and extract the software package. 2. Run the upgrade script. Copying and Extracting the Software Package Use the SSH client to copy the package of the new version to a working directory (take /root as an example) in the current server operating system and then extract the package. The procedure is as follows: 1. Log in to the server by using the SSH client and then click . A window appears. 2. In the left pane of the window, select the directory where the installation package (for example, MS8500‐E) is located and then drag the package to the /root directory in the right pane. The package is copied to the server, as shown in Figure 5‐4. NOTE! The working directory must be named in English. ...
Figure 5‐4 Copying the package to the server 3. Access the directory containing the package and then use the tar command to extract it [root@localhost ~]# tar zxvf MS8500-E.tar.gz When the package is extracted, a directory containing upgrade, uninstallation and reinstallation scripts is generated. Running the Upgrade Script Access the generated directory and run the sh msupdate.sh script by using the following commands: [root@localhost ~]# cd MS8500-E [root@localhost MS8500-E]# sh msupdate.sh Then follow system prompts to complete the upgrade. Software Uninstallation WARNING! Uninstallation will delete all the related data, so back up all the data before you start. ...
[root@localhost MS8500-E]# source msinstall.sh 2013-03-15 15:42:09 : Do not close the terminal during the installation; otherwise, unknown error might occur. MS8500-E installation begins... Please choose the language of MS8500-E (default 0.Chinese): ---Choose a language for the version. 0.Chinese 1.English Please input you choice:1 What version of MS8500-E do you want to install[default:1.
192.168.254.152 Route initialization succeeded Route initialization succeeded! Begin to install MS8500-E server ... Begin to install rpm pdt_imos ... Install rpm pdt_imos finished... Install rpm pdt_imos succeeded Begin to install rpm MS8500-E ... Install rpm MS8500-E finished... Install rpm MS8500-E succeeded Install succeeded Begin to start MS8500-E server ...
Installation Procedure Removing the hard disk Hold the left and right handle bars in the manner as shown in Removing the hard disk and then pull the handle bars smoothly to disengage the hard disk from the backplane. Wait for at least 30 seconds till the hard disk stops spinning and then fully remove the hard disk from the slot. CAUTION! Use your strength appropriately to avoid damaging the handle bars. Figure 6‐1 Removing the hard disk Removing and installing the handle bars Remove the handle bars from the faulty hard disk and then install them on the new hard disk. Make sure that you install the left and right handle bars properly. Figure 6‐2 Removing and installing the handle bars (1) Left handle bar, marked with “L”. ...
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