BEFORE YOU START Thank you for purchasing ACTi Standalone Network Video Recorder. This guide contains all the information you need to quickly set up ACTi INR server system via local interface. For detailed instructions on installation, operation and how to log in to INR as a web client, please refer to the product manuals available on ACTi corporate website.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION UNPACK This package contains: • INR x 1 • Power Cable x 2 • Rail Kit x 1 • Extension Cord x 2 • Front Cover x 1 • Socket Converter x 2 • Warranty Card x 1 • Accessory Pack x 1 • Service Documents AT A GLANCE...
RACKMOUNT THE UNIT This unit is designed to be mounted on a standard server rack, occupying 2U (3.5″) of vertical space. Install this unit into the rack with another person’s aid following the instructions supplied with the rails. Remember to remove the power supply modules in advance to make this unit lighter. HARD DISK INSTALLATION Install the disks into the disk bays in this chassis.
ATTACH THE FRONT COVER After finishing installing the disks, attach the front cover to its front panel. Step 1 Step 2 Hook the left end of the cover onto Fit the free end of the cover onto the the chassis’ left ear. unit. CONNECT THE DEVICES The example below displays a network consisting of only INR, network cameras and required peripherals.
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START UP 1. On the unit’s front panel, press down Power Button to power on this unit. 2. On the Windows login screen, follow the on-screen instructions to setup your login password. This will be used in succeeding Windows login. SETUP REMOTE ACCESS CONTROLLER (optional) The INR comes with the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). This allows system administrators to remotely access and manage your system;...
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CREATE HARDWARE RAID As this unit supports hardware RAID configuration, you can make disk arrays using the bundled software utility. 1. On Windows Desktop, double-click on the shortcut to initialize the RAID management utility. 2. On Remote servers list, select the IP address of this server and click on “Login“. On logon window, input the credentials and click on “Login“. User Name: administrator Password:...
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4. Choose “Simple“ mode and then click on “Next“. 5. Select the RAID level, number of Virtual drives (arrays) and the Capacity of the array, and then click on “Next”. 6. On confirmation window, click on “Finish“. Standalone NVR Quick Installation Guide...
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION CREATE DISK VOLUMES Use Windows Disk Management to create disk volumes so that INR can access the available storage space. 1. In Windows Search Box, search and enter “computer management”. 2. Select “Disk Management”, right-click on a disk title and select “Initialize Disk”, choose “GPT”...
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5. After the volume is created, it is shown on Volume List and is ready for recording. Note To make a Striped volume, a Mirrored volume or a RAID-5 volume, it is recommended that you select disks of the same model and capacity. Note For detailed instructions on choosing the RAID types and troubleshooting hard disk issues, please refer to System Administrator’s manual provided on ACTi Download Center at http://www.acti.com/downloadcenter Standalone NVR Quick Installation Guide...
LOG IN On Windows Destop, double-click on to enter NVR interface. Input the default account and password to log in. Account: admin Password: 123456 “123456” is the default password of NVR administrator’s user account. For security reasons, please remember to replace it with a new one. CREATE USERS On NVR screen, click Setup button to enter Setup page and then Users tab.
SELECT STORAGE DRIVES 1. Go to Setup page and then Storage tab. 2. On Disk Drive List, de-select C drive and select other storage drives. 3. Click “Apply“. ADD CAMERAS 1. Go to Setup page and then Devices tab. 2. Click “Add”. 3. Choose your desired search m e t h o d...
3. Drag on the time table to define the time session. 4. Click “Apply“. Note If you have any question during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers via ACTi Customer Help Desk platform at http://www.acti.com/CHD Standalone NVR Quick Installation Guide...
CUSTOMIZE VIEWS 1. Go to Live View page. On top of the screen, click on view tool bar to create a new layout, then click to enter edit mode. 2. Select a layout style. 3. To add a camera view, pull a camera from Camera List to a channel. To add a map view, select a channel and click , upload the map, drag the lower right corner...
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