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- Page 1 GV-NAS System User's Manual Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. NASV101-UM-A...
- Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.2 Features ........................3 1.3 Packing List and Package ..................4 1.3.1 GV-NAS System Single Package.............. 4 1.3.2 Bundled Package for GV-NAS2008 ............4 1.4 System Requirements ..................... 5 Tested and Suggested Web Browsers and Versions ..........5 Recommended Hard Disks .................. 5 Supported IP Cameras.................. - Page 4 3.5 Mail Notification ......................38 Chatper 4 Management Applications ................39 4.1 Disk & RAID Management ..................39 4.1.1 Disk & Volume ..................39 4.1.2 Disk Info ....................39 4.2 Access Rights Management ...................40 4.2.1 Users .......................41 4.2.2 Group ......................43 4.2.3 Shared Folder..................45 4.2.4 Quota.......................47 4.3 Network Services....................48 4.4 Ajaxplorer .......................50 4.5 DLNA Media Server ....................51...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction GV-NAS System is a Linux-based, network-attached storage device designed to store GV-IP Camera recordings. GV-NAS System features RAID to ensure data security, rendering data recovery possible. Allowing access from multiple users over multiple platforms (mobile devices and desktop), user accessibility is customizable, keeping your data secure. Management over a mass number of GV-IP Cameras is made easy with GV-Edge Recording Manager, which provides an integrated interface where you can assign recordings to the designated folder in GV-NAS Systems. -
Page 6: Models
The GV-NAS System is available in four models. Their major differences are detailed below. Product Description Model Number Product Photo Max. No. of No. of Bay Data Storage Type Channels GV-NAS2008 RAID 0/1/JBOD GV-NAS2016 RAID 0/1/JBOD GV-NAS4008 RAID 0/1/JBOD GV-NAS4016 RAID 0/1/5/JBOD... -
Page 7: Features
Introduction 1.2 Features Models GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS2016 GV-NAS4008 GV-NAS4016 Features Low power consumption Compact size LCD display Recording assigned by GV-Edge Recording Manager Hot-swappable drive bays Max. storage capacity (TB) RAID 0, RAID 1, Data storage type... -
Page 8: Packing List And Package
Power cord Software CD GV-NAS System Quick Start Guide 1.3.2 Bundled Package for GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS System Package x 1 Target IP Camera x 4 GV-POE400 x 1 Note: For the Target IP Camera, select any 4 models from GV-EBL1100 / 2100, GV-EBX1100 / 2100, GV-EDR1100 / 2100, GV-EFD1100 / 2100. -
Page 9: System Requirements
Introduction 1.4 System Requirements Tested and Suggested Web Browsers and Versions Internet Explorer 8 or later Google Chrome 33.0.1750.154 Mozilla Firefox 28 Safari for Windows 5.1.7 Safari for MAC 6.0.5 Recommended Hard Disks For system efficiency, we recommend the following enterprise level hard disk drives. Avoid using desktop level or green HDD which may affect system efficiency. -
Page 10: Panel Overview
Press the power button to turn the device on. Drive Bays Load hard disk drives. The GV-NAS2008/2016 is equipped with 2 drive bays and the GV-NAS4008/4016 is equipped with 4 drive bays. The blue LED turns on when the holder is loaded with a hard disk. -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Introduction Rear Panel GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS2016 POWER MODE USB DEFAULT GV-NAS4008 GV-NAS4016 Figure 1-3... - Page 12 No. Name Description Gigabit LAN Connects to 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet. Power Mode Sets the system status (on or off) when power resumes after a power failure. Press Switch 1 up to have the system turned on when power resumes; press Switch 1 down for the system to remain off when power resumes.
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Page 13: Installing The Hard Disks
Introduction 1.6 Installing the Hard Disks The GV-NAS System’s disk drives are hot-swappable. You can install or replace hard drives while the system is running. Follow the steps below to install a hard disk. Press and pull out the disk holder. For GV-NAS4008/4016, the top of the disks should face the right. - Page 14 Re-install the clips to secure the disk to the holder. Press the middle of the clip first and then the sides. Press the middle part first Figure 1-8 Follow step 1 to re-install the disk holder.
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Page 15: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Looking Up the IP Address By default, the IP address of GV-NAS System is assigned by the DHCP server when the system is connected under a LAN environment. To find the IP address: look up from the system’s LCD panel, or ... -
Page 16: The Gv-Nas System Utility
2.3 The GV-NAS System Utility You can also use the utility software included on the software CD to find the IP address. Execute the file GV-NAS System Utility.exe. This dialog box appears. Figure 2-2 Click Search to start searching the GV-NAS System under the same LAN. This dialog box appears, showing the devices found and the network settings (IP address). - Page 17 Getting Started To configure the GV-NAS System’s network settings, device date and time, click Setup and type the password. Figure 2-4 Note: This setup will take you through the basic configurations of the device without an Internet browser. Be advised the system must have at least one formatted volume in order to proceed or this window will appear: Figure 2-5...
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Page 18: Creating Raid
2.4 Creating RAID GV-NAS System supports single disk formatting, linear (JBOD), RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 setup. Follow the steps below to format or create RAID to your disk drives. Note: RAID 5 is only supported by GV-NAS4016. Upon entering the user interface, you are prompted to format the inserted hard disks. - Page 19 Getting Started Click OK on the warning message. This window appears. The Single / RAID column indicates the status of the mounted hard disks. In this case, they have not been formatted yet. Figure 2-7 To create RAID, you have two options: Automatic setup: RAID is created based on the number of inserted disks.
- Page 20 Data Storage Description Single Disk The selected disk drive will be formatted individually. Volume This mode requires only one disk at a time. If a 1 TB and a 3 TB disk are formatted individually, forming two logical disk volumes, at a total storage space of 4 TB.
- Page 21 Getting Started is recommended to use the three 2 TB drives to form RAID 5 and the 1 TB drive as a single volume. In this case, you will get 2 TB x (3 – 1) = 4 TB RAID 5 system and another 1TB single volume. This organization provides a 5 TB storage space as opposed to the 3 TB capacity.
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Page 22: The Web Interface (Desktop)
2.5 The Web Interface (Desktop) The desktop contains access (icons) to many applications and management tools. Click the icons to access them. Figure 2-10... - Page 23 Getting Started For details on each application, refer to the corresponding section in this manual. 2.4 Creating RAID 2.6 Network Settings System Administration, Chapter 3 4.1 Disk & RAID Management 4.2 Access Rights Management 4.3 Network Services 4.4 Ajaxplorer 4.5 DLNA Media Server 4.6 iTunes Media Server 4.7 WebServer 4.8 Power Management...
- Page 24 You can keep multiple windows open at the same time. To minimize all the windows, click the Show Desktop button on the bottom-left corner of the desktop: Figure 2-11 To power off, reboot or log out of the system, click the home icon on the top-left corner of the desktop and select from the drop-down list.
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Page 25: Network Settings
Getting Started 2.6 Network Settings By default, GV-NAS System is randomly assigned with an IP address by the DHCP server when it is connected to the network. However, if the server does not support DHCP, the GV-NAS System will be assigned with the IP address http://192.168.0.200. In this case, we recommend you to change this default IP address to avoid IP conflict with other GV-IP Devices. -
Page 26: Ddns Settings
2.6.2 DDNS Settings The DDNS service is used to generate a static domain name which links to the dynamic IP address of a device, disregarding how the IP address changes. The user can then access the device with this domain name without looking up the IP address. To obtain a domain name for GV-NAS System, follow the steps below: On the desktop, click System Administration, select Network and then select DDNS. - Page 27 Getting Started Type the user name, password and host name of the GV-NAS System you registered for the DNS service. Use the Check the External IP Address Automatically drop-down list, select how frequent you want the device to refresh itself for the latest IP address. The default is 1 minute.
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Page 28: Recording Gv-Ip Cameras To Gv-Nas System
By default, GV-NAS system contains a shared folder IP_Camera, 8 user accounts Cam01 to Cam08 for GV-NAS2008 / 4008, and 16 user accounts Cam01 to Cam16 for GV-NAS2016 / 4016. For better account management and easier data retrieval on NAS system, it is recommended to assign each GV-IP Camera to a user account and designate their recordings to the IP_Camera shared folder. - Page 29 Getting Started Assign a storage location under the GV-NAS System. Figure 2-17 A. Select Enable. B. Type the URL/IP Address (the designated storage folder) in this format \\NAS Server Name\IP_Camera. As illustrated, this GV-IP Camera will be recorded to the shared folder “IP_Camera”...
- Page 30 To record another GV-IP Camera to GV-NAS System, repeat steps 1 to 3 and select a different user account. Figure 2-20 IMPORTANT: Since the storage limitation and recycle is applied on a user basis, it is recommended to use one user account exclusively for recording (file writing) of one GV-IP Camera to avoid uneven data recycling.
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Page 31: Playing Back Recordings From Gv-Nas System
Getting Started 2.8 Playing Back Recordings from GV-NAS System You can play back recordings saved at your GV-NAS System on a computer or on your mobile device. 2.8.1 Playing Back on a Computer On GV-NAS System’s Web interface, click Ajaxplorer. The Ajaxplorer dialog box appears. - Page 32 Type the username and password which allows access to the recordings you wish to play back. The Ajaxplorer window appears. Note: By default, the administrator and default user accounts all have access to the default storage folder, the “IP_Camera” folder. For default username and password settings, see Appendix A –...
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Page 33: Playing Back On A Mobile Device
Getting Started 2.8.2 Playing Back on a Mobile Device You can play back recordings saved at GV-NAS on your Android and iOS mobile devices using the GV-Eye application program. You can download the program from the App Store or Android Market. The following is an example using an iOS device. Download GV-Eye from the App Store and install the application. - Page 34 Tap the GV-Eye icon . This page appears. Figure 2-26 Tap the Add icon . This page appears. Figure 2-27...
- Page 35 Getting Started You can add cameras automatically or manually. A. To add cameras automatically, tap the WiFi Search button to browse cameras under the same LAN, tap to select cameras and click Save. This camera is added to the Camera List. Figure 2-28 B.
- Page 36 Tap the live view to show a full-screen display and tap the Playback icon on the bottom right corner. A list of recordings appears. They are arranged from new to old. Figure 2-30 Tap an entry and the recording is immediately played back. Figure 2-31...
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Page 37: Chapter 3 System Administration
Chapter 3 System Administration 3.1 Basic Settings 3.1.1 System Figure 3-1 Port Mapping: Allows GV-NAS System’s setup port on the connected router to be automatically configured. This function is only supported when the router supports UPnP. Server Name: Defines the name for the GV-NAS System. Type the preferred server ... -
Page 38: Date & Time
3.1.2 Date & Time Specify your time zone, date format and synchronization mode (manual or automatic) with the Internet time server. Figure 3-2... -
Page 39: Language
System Administration 3.1.3 Language The GV-NAS System supports 9 languages (see Specifications for details). You can change the display language here. By default, the display language is Auto, with which the system will automatically adopt the language used for your computer. Figure 3-3... -
Page 40: Network
3.3 Firmware Upgrade You can find out the system’s current firmware version and upgrade system firmware on this page. To upgrade the system firmware, download the latest firmware file from the GeoVision Website http://www.geovision.com.tw/english/5_3.asp, click Choose File to browse the file and then click Upgrade. -
Page 41: System Config File
System Administration 3.4 System Config File You can export and import the system’s network and user account settings for backup or system migration purposes. Figure 3-5... -
Page 42: Mail Notification
3.5 Mail Notification GV-NAS System sends an e-mail to notify designated recipient(s) when a critical system error occurs, such as disk failure, disk removal, system overheat and full disk storage (when there is less than 5% of the storage space left). Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7... -
Page 43: Chatper 4 Management Applications
Chatper 4 Management Applications 4.1 Disk & RAID Management 4.1.1 Disk & Volume Please refer to 2.4 Creating RAID in this manual. 4.1.2 Disk Info This page shows detailed information about the drive(s). Figure 4-1... -
Page 44: Access Rights Management
“Cam16” FTP and Ajaxplorer Note: By default, GV-NAS2008/4008 contains 8 camera folders (“Cam01” to “Cam08”) and GV-NAS2016/4016 contains 16 camera folders (“Cam01” to “Cam16”). The webmaster account is only created after you enable the Web Server function. For details, see 4.7 Web Server. -
Page 45: Users
Management Applications 4.2.1 Users The Users page allows the administrator to add/delete user accounts and customize its storage limit. Click Create User. This page appears. Figure 4-2 Type a username and password. To create a private folder for this user, select Yes for Create Home. From the Home drop-down list, select the volume where the private folder will be created. - Page 46 Click Create a New User to save the settings. This user is created. Figure 4-3 Note: The private folder is provided by the GV-NAS System’s FTP service. To access the created private folder, open a browser, type ftp://GV-NAS System’s IP address and type the specific username and password to log in.
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Page 47: Group
Management Applications 4.2.2 Group This function is used to group users to which you intend to grant the same access rights. Once a group is established, you can configure the access rights of its users collectively. For more details, see 4.2.3 Shared Folder. Follow the steps below to configure a group. On the Groups page, click Create Group. - Page 48 Assign users to the group. A. Click the Change Group Properties icon . This dialog box appears. Figure 4-6 B. Select the users to assign to the group and click Save. The selected users are immediately assigned. Figure 4-7 To delete an established group, select the group and click Delete Selected Group(s).
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Page 49: Shared Folder
Management Applications 4.2.3 Shared Folder You can create a shared folder which allows read and write access for multiple users. Follow the steps below to create a shared folder and configure the user/group access rights. On the Shared Folders page, click Create a Shared Folder. This page appears. Figure 4-8 Type a folder name, select the volume and click Create. - Page 50 Click Save. The folder is created and access rights are indicated in the table. Figure 4-10...
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Page 51: Quota
Management Applications 4.2.4 Quota This page is used to configure a common storage limit (quota limit) for all users. When an account’s total amount of data has reached the specified limit, disregarding which folders that they are stored, the user will not be able to upload more data to the GV-NAS System. The default storage limits are detailed as follows: Account Type Default Storage Limit... -
Page 52: Network Services
4.3 Network Services The GV-NAS System supports the FTP and AFP. By default, GV-NAS System can be used as an FTP server that allows file access (download and upload) using FTP client software. Figure 4-12 [FTP Service] To access the GV-NAS System using FTP: The user must have created a private folder. - Page 53 Management Applications Enable Anonymous: Allows client access to a chosen public or shared folder without a username and password. Figure 4-13 Open a browser and type ftp://GV-NAS System’s IP address. Enter an authorized username and password to connect to the FTP server. [AFP Service] To enable the AFP service, specify a server name and click Apply.
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Page 54: Ajaxplorer
4.4 Ajaxplorer Ajaxplorer is a file sharing platform which allows users to download and upload files with any Web browser over the Internet. This function is enabled by default, with the port setting 8090. Figure 4-14 Select Port Mapping to automatically configure the port on your router with UPnP supported. If the GV-NAS System’s IP address is http://192.168.5.3, then the GV-NAS System is accessible using http://192.168.5.3:8090 over the Internet or click Go to Ajaxplorer and type the username and password to access the folder through the Web interface. -
Page 55: Dlna Media Server
Management Applications 4.5 DLNA Media Server The GV-NAS System can be used as a DLNA server from which you can stream the stored photos, music and videos to any network-connected home media player (like PS3, smart TV or a Windows Home Theatre PC) that also supports DLNA for playback. Figure 4-16 Make sure your home media player is connected to network and its DLNA service is also enabled. - Page 56 Note: 1. By default, the Media Directory is set to the shared folder hdd1/IP_Camera, which contains all your camera recordings. When DLNA is enabled, all the camera recordings will be browsed and streamed which may highly affect the recording performance. 2.
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Page 57: Itunes Media Server
Management Applications 4.6 iTunes Media Server This server is also capable of streaming media files from GV-NAS System to Apple iTunes on Windows or Mac OS. Select Enable, select a folder and click Apply. Figure 4-17 Note: By default, the Media Directory is set to the shared folder hdd1/IP_Camera, which contains all your camera recordings. -
Page 58: Web Server
4.7 Web Server You can use GV-NAS System as a Web server and host a Web site. Follow the steps below: Establish a Web site link. Figure 4-19 A. Select Enable WebServer. B. Select Port Mapping to automatically configure the corresponding port on the router which must also support UPnP. - Page 59 Management Applications Edit the contents of the Web site using the Ajaxplorer. A. Click the Ajaxplorer icon from the GV-NAS System desktop and click Go to Ajaxplorer. Figure 4-20 B. Log in with the Web server’s username and password. The default username and ID are both webmaster.
- Page 60 D. To upload files, click Upload from the toolbar and then select From computer or From remote server. The Upload dialog box appears. Figure 4-23 E. Click Browse to upload files to the GV-NAS System (Web server). Figure 4-24 F. Click Close when files are uploaded. The Web page is now accessible using the IP address of your GV-NAS System followed by the port number.
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Page 61: Power Management
up when power resumes after a power failure. This option is not available for GV-NAS2008/4008 which already supports manual activation of the same function on the rear panel. For details, see Figure 1-3. Enable Sleep Timer: Defines the sleep time and wakeup time for the system. To wake ... -
Page 62: Hard Drive Setting
4.8.2 Hard Drive Setting This feature allows users to set the HDD idle spin down timer. This function is disabled by default. Figure 4-26... -
Page 63: Fan Mode
Management Applications 4.8.3 Fan Mode To stop the fan completely, select Fan Stop. However, this function is only recommended when the system is operating in a well-ventilated or cool environment. Figure 4-27 Normal Mode: The fan turns on when the CPU reaches 40°C (104°F) and spins at its ... -
Page 64: External Device
4.9 External Device This page shows the USB mass storage and printing devices connected to the GV-NAS System. 4.9.1 USB Disk You can back up data to GV-NAS System through USB devices. Only mass-storage (e.g. USB flash drives) are shown here. Figure 4-28 Refresh: Click to refresh the list of attached USB drives. -
Page 65: Usb Printer
Management Applications 4.9.2 USB Printer You can print the files saved at your GV-NAS System using a USB printer. Connect a USB printer to the GV-NAS System’s USB port and the printer will be automatically scanned and its information displayed. The TCP port is 9100 to access the printer from the network. Note: Only one USB printer is supported. -
Page 66: System Status
4.10 System Status 4.10.1 System Information Information on CPU, memory, temperature and network speeds are detailed on this page. Figure 4-30... -
Page 67: System Log
Management Applications 4.10.2 System Log Use the log to help you find device records on kernel, system samba, FTP, AFP, Ajaxplorer and DDNS. To display records, select the record type using the drop-down list. Type key words in the Search box to help you locate the desired information. Figure 4-31... -
Page 68: Specifications
Specifications Hardware Models GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS2016 GV-NAS4008 GV-NAS4016 System APM 600 MHz PowerPC 1 GHz APM 600 MHz PowerPC 1 GHz DDR II 256 MB DDR II 512 MB DDR II 256 MB DDR II 512 MB No. of Drive Bay 2 (3.5"... -
Page 69: Software
Specifications Software Models GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS2016 GV-NAS4008 GV-NAS4016 Connection with GV-IP Camera Max. No. of Channels from GV-IP Cameras RAID Management RAID 0/1/5 RAID Mode RAID 0/1 and JBOD and JBOD Automatic RAID Creation RAID Migration RAID Expansion Note: The maximum numbers of recording channels are based on 5 minute recording interval, default recording quality setting (Good) and a constant bitrate of 6 Mbit at maximum. - Page 70 Media Server DLNA Media Server Power Management Automatic Startup at Power Resumption Scheduled Sleep/Wakeup Remote Restart / Shutdown Note: GV-NAS2008/4008 supports automatic system startup (at power resumption) using a hardware DIP switch. For details, see Power Mode (No. 2, Figure 1-3).
- Page 71 Specifications Models GV-NAS2008 GV-NAS2016 GV-NAS4008 GV-NAS4016 Network Connection Type Fixed IP address, Dynamic IP address AFP, DDNS, FTP, HTTP, NFS, NTP, CIFS/SMB, UPnP Protocols Maintenance Firmware Upgrade Others Internet Explorer 8 or later Google Chrome 33.0.1750.154 Web Browser Mozilla Firefox 28 ...
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Page 72: Appendix A - Default Settings
Network Services FTP Service Enable Disabled Anonymous Status Enabled AjaXplorer Port 8090 Status Disabled Server Name GV-NAS2008 DLNA Server DLNA Media Server Media Directory IP_Camera Update Interval 300 seconds Status Disabled iTunes Media Player Media Directory IP_Camera Status Disabled Web Server... - Page 73 12345678 ID (Username) webmaster Webmaster Password webmaster Note: By default, GV-NAS2008/4008 contains 8 user accounts and GV-NAS2016/4016 contains 16 user accounts. The webmaster account is only created after you enable the Web Server function. For details, see 4.7 Web Server.
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