Intended Audience; Best Practices; Network Segregation - Seneca XVAULT xNVR200 Hardware User's Manual

ii. iNTeNded aUdieNCe
the intended audience for this manual and product should have a working knowledge of server hardware, operating systems and be
able to configure network interfaces, switches and cameras to requirement.
server Hardware/Os
• Base server layout concepts and the ability to recognize rear connections necessary for management, network or storage con-
nectivity.
• Know different PCIe slot mechanical and electrical differences and how to apply to proper use.
• Have a working knowledge of RaID concepts and application. Be able to use advanced RaID configuration utilities.
• Familiarity with Sata, SaS and SSD hard drives as well as internal and external cabling requirements.
• Be familiar with network connectivity and configuration of NIC cards with regard to IP addressing, teaming, jumbo frames and
MtU size.
• able to read and do base level interpretation of system logs and error logs.
• Have a working knowledge of how to provide outside access via the Internet for remote technical assistance.
Network Hardware
• Have a clear understanding of laN/WaN infrastructure and how to plan for additional servers, cameras and network storage
when required.
iii. BesT PraCTiCes

NeTwOrK seGreGaTiON

Camera laN, Management laN and VIEWING laN can coexist in the same sub structure. the video management software should pro-
vide "best practice" advice as to if and when the three laN types should be separate.
two 1GbE network ports should be used to provide path resiliency whenever possible.
iSCSI/NaS storage should connect to an isolated network dedicated strictly to storage. this separation allows for best performance
and protection. the standard xNVR configuration provide two 1GbE ports, a second network interface module with at least two ports
should be added if iSCSI or NaS storage is to be implemented.
NeTwOrK iP addressiNG FOr CaMera, MaNaGeMeNT & ViewiNG LaN
When camera laNs are created without the use of a DHCP server, it is recommended to use one of three non-routed IP address
ranges. these ranges are;
10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
Servers, managed switches, directors, viewing stations or clients should consume upper IP addresses in a subnet, leaving lower IP
addresses for cameras. this creates a more easily recognized separation between It hardware and cameras.
Seneca preconfigures standard laN ports with DHCP disabled and uses starting addresses of 192.168.1.253 and 252 for the NIC
ports. all servers ship with the afore mentioned default addresses. When there is more than one server installed, the network ports must
be individually configured on each xNVR. the following table is provided for reference only and addresses are not required.
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