American Dynamics VideoEdge NVR Bundled Server User Manual

VideoEdge ™ NVR Bundled Server

What’s in the Box

Standard Items

2 x Localized Power Cords

Quick Setup Guide and VideoEdge™ NVR Installation Disc.

NOTE: Store the VideoEdge™ NVR CD and jewel case in a safe place. The serial number printed on the label is your proof of license to use the software.

Required Accessories (not in this box)

VGA or Flat Panel Monitor (not shown) PC with Internet Browser and Network Connection (not shown)

Supported IP Cameras or VideoEdge™ IP Encoders

Gigabit Ethernet switches and cabling

Rack Mounting Kit

VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server

USB Keyboard

Panel Connectors

Back Panel

Connect both Power Cords

Optional: Connect the Fibre RAID

Storage Unit

Note: The Fibre HBA Kit is required and sold

separately*

Connect Gb 2 (LAN2) to Camera Network

Use proper network switch

Connect Gb 1 (LAN1) to Client Network

Use proper network switch or cross-over cable

Connect the USB Keyboard

Connect the VGA Main Monitor

Connect to blue female connector

Power Up and Test

The unit should power up as soon as you press the Power button on the front of the unit.

Power button

Reset button

Observe the boot sequence on the VGA monitor.

On the client computer launch the Internet browser and enter the IP address of the VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server.

Results

The VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server should be powered up and running. The VideoEdge™ web page should be displayed on the client PC.

Is the Unit Functioning as Described?

YES!

The VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server is ready to be licensed and conﬁgured.

Use the following information to log in:

Default Username: admin Default Password: admin

You must now register the VideoEdge(tm) NVR Bundled Server to license the NVR, complete the installation and conﬁgure the network, users/groups and camera conﬁguration settings. For details refer to the User Manual on the VideoEdge™ NVR Installation Disc.

NOTE: The registered camera license ﬁle must be applied to the VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server before the temporary license period expires.

CAUTION: Do not boot the VideoEdge™ NVR Installation Disc on your desktop computer. Booting from this disc removes all data from the primary hard disk.

LCD Panel

IP Encoder Gigabit Switch

Optional Accessories for Extended Storage

American Dynamics Fibre Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Kit*

American Dynamics Fibre RAID Storage System*

*Contact your American Dynamics Representative for more information.

IP Network Camera

Connect Power and additional cables as indicated above

Be sure to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Be sure to use surge protection for power supply and provide appropriate

grounding

VGA Monitor and peripherals should be powered up before the unit is

powered up

Always follow appropriate safety precautions

Unit powers up when you press the Power button on the front panel

NO!

Is the VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server powered up? Check the power connections.

Did you see the boot sequence on the VGA monitor? If not, power the VideoEdge™ NVR Bundled Server off and restart. You may need to re-install the NVR Software.

Can you connect with a browser? If not, verify the IP address is correct by using the ping command from a Command Prompt window. Verify the network connections, IP addresses and subnet masks on the client.

If you have checked all these items and the unit fails to power up, or you repowered your unit and the unit still fails to operate properly, please contact your American Dynamics Representative.

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