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Page 1: Quick Guide
MS8500-E Media Switch Server Quick Guide Manual Version: V1.02... -
Page 2: Document Conventions
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any questions, or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the dealer. Notice The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. Updates will be added to the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Convention Description Italic font Variables for which you supply values. Separate a series of menu items, for example, Device Management > Add > Device. Symbols Symbol Description Contains important safety instructions and indicates situations that could WARNING! cause bodily injury. Means reader be careful and improper operations may cause damage or CAUTION! malfunction to product. -
Page 4: Regulatory Compliance
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.) To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. ... - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Product Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Appearance ·... - Page 7 Software Uninstallation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 26 Software Reinstallation ·...
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Page 8: Product Introduction
Product Introduction The Media Switching server (referred to as MS server or device in this manual) is a hardware/software server oriented toward IP-based video surveillance systems. The device uses the Media Switch (MS) software. Appearance The actual appearance may vary depending on your device model. Figure 1-1 Front view Figure 1-2 Rear view... -
Page 9: Ports And Buttons
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... - Page 10 Port Description For connection to a VGA display device. Supported resolutions and screen refresh rates: 1920 1080, 50P 1920 1080, 60P VGA output 1280 720, 50P 1280 720, 60P 1280 1024, 60 HZ ...
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Page 11: Leds And Segment Displays
LEDs and Segment Displays Front Panel LEDs Figure 1-4 Front panel LEDs 1: System LED 2: Hard disk status LEDs Rear panel LEDs and segment displays Figure 1-5 Rear panel LEDs and segment displays 1: Power module LED 2: Heartbeat LED 3: Alarm LED 4: Device status segment displays 5: GE port 1 LED... - Page 12 LED and segment display descriptions For descriptions of the LEDs, refer to Table 1-2. For descriptions of the segment displays, refer to Table 1-3. Table 1-2 LED descriptions Color Indication Steady green: The system is operating correctly. System LED Green/yellow Steady yellow: At least one hardware component is faulty.
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
Color Indication LINK Off: Network disconnection. Yellow (Link status Steady on: A network connection is established. LED) FE port Steady on: A network connection is established, but LEDs the port is not transmitting or receiving data. (Data Green ... -
Page 14: Factory Default Settings For Network Parameters
Table 1-4 Technical specifications Item Description Height 2 U (86.1mm) Without panels: 446 mm x 526 mm x 86.1 mm(17.56" x 20.7" x 3.39") Dimensions (W x D x H) With panels: 481.6mm x 551mm x 86.1mm(18.96" x 21.7" x 3.39") Number of fans ... -
Page 15: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation This chapter describes the hardware installation procedure. Installation Procedure Figure 2-1 Installation flowchart Begin Check before installation Requirements met? Remove front panel Install the device Install hard disk Install front panel Install extended NIC Install extended NIC Connect cables... -
Page 16: Check Before Installation
Check Before Installation Checking device components Check the device model and accessories delivered with the package and 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... -
Page 17: Installing The Device In A 19-Inch Cabinet
Installing the Device in a 19-inch Cabinet Check Before Installation Check the grounding and stability of the cabinet. Ensure that the cabinet has sufficient weight-bearing capacity for the device, and no object is affecting the installation inside or around the cabinet. - Page 18 Figure 2-3 Device installed in the cabinet Rear mounting bracket Slide rail Front mounting bracket...
- Page 19 Attaching the slide rails to the cabinet Figure 2-4 Installing the slide rails Slide rail kit Left rail Right rail Rail rear Rail support bracket Rail front Thumb screw secures rails to cabinet Bracket screw secures device brackets to rail front Install rails Left and right rails at the same level Use thumb screws to secure rails to cabinet...
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Page 20: Installing The Device On A Workbench
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. -
Page 21: Installing The Hard Disks
No 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 dust filter first. Check Before Installation Carefully read the instructions for the hard disks included in the package. ... -
Page 22: Installing The Front Panel
Figure 2-7 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 2-8 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. -
Page 23: Connecting Cables
The following procedure takes an NIC with two 10GE ports as an example: Remove the filler panel, and then install the extended NIC. Figure 2-10 Installing the extended NIC Loosen the screws and remove the filter panel Install the extended NIC Connecting Cables Connecting the RS-232 Cable Figure 2-11... -
Page 24: Connecting The Grounding Cable
Figure 2-11 RS232 cable Connecting the Grounding Cable WARNING! Ensure that the device is properly grounded to prevent bodily 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. - Page 25 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 2-13.
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Page 26: Connecting The Power Cable
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 2-15. 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. -
Page 27: Power On/Off
Power On/Off To power on the device: Press the Power On/Off button after you have connected the device to power. CAUTION! Before you connect the device to power, ensure that the grounding cable has been properly connected. To power off the device: Log in to the server through the SSH client and then run the poweroff ... -
Page 28: Basic Configuration
Use the default administrator password “admin” when you access the Web interface for the first time. Perform these steps: 1. Open the Web browser on your PC. In the address bar, enter the URL of the device server in “http://MS8500-E server address:port number (8081)”... -
Page 29: Configuration Through The Command Line Interface
“root” as the default When you log in to the through the SSH client for the first time, username and “uniview” or “123456” as the default password. Icons as shown in Table 4-1 appear on your desktop when the installation of the SSH Secure Shell Client software is completed. -
Page 30: Viewing And Modifying Parameter Settings
Figure 4-2 Connect to Remote Host dialog box 3. When the Enter Password dialog box as shown in Figure 4-3 appears, enter uniview or 123456 as the password and then click OK to log in to the server. Figure 4-3 Enter Password dialog box... -
Page 31: Performing Service Operations
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 The service status is either running or stopped. -
Page 32: Software Upgrade, Uninstallation And Reinstallation
Software Upgrade, Uninstallation and Reinstallation WARNING! Upgrading, uninstalling, and reinstalling the device shall be performed only by qualified personnel. Any inappropriate upgrade, uninstallation or reinstallation operation to the device may cause severe system faults and loss of data Preparation Before you start an upgrade or a reinstallation, verify the network settings for the server, ... -
Page 33: Running The Upgrade Script
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 MS [root@localhost MS]# sh msupdate.sh Then follow system prompts to complete the upgrade. -
Page 34: How To Replace A Hard Disk
What version of MS do you want to install[default:1. stand-alone]:---Choose the standalone installation mode. 1. stand-alone 2. high ability (HA) Please input your choice:1 Please input MS device ID[default:msserver]:---Set the device ID, which must be unique in the network. To use the default, press Enter. - Page 35 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.
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