Axis Communications Q8108-R User Manual

User’s Guide

AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder

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About this Document

This document includes instructions for installing the
AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder.

Legal Considerations

Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws
that vary from country to country. Check the laws in
your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate
the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to
an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult
your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with
this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.

USA - This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his/her own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the

requirements for radiated emission according to limit B
of EN55022, and the requirements for immunity
according to EN55024 residential and commercial
industry.

Equipment Modifications

This equipment must be installed and used in strict
accordance with the instructions given in the user
documentation. This equipment contains no
user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment
changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable
regulatory certifications and approvals.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this
document. Please inform your local Axis office of any
inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB
cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make
changes to the product and documentation without
prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to the material
contained within this document, including, but not
limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible
for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

RoHS

This product complies with both the European
RoHS directive, 2002/95/EC, and the Chinese
RoHS regulations, ACPEIP.

WEEE Directive

The European Union has enacted a Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is
applicable in the European Union member
states.
The WEEE marking on this product (see right) or its
documentation indicates that the product must not be
disposed of together with household waste. To prevent
possible harm to human health and/or the environment,
the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further
information on how to dispose of this product correctly,
contact the product supplier, or the local authority
responsible for waste disposal in your area.
Business users should contact the product supplier for
information on how to dispose of this product correctly.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial
waste.

Support

Should you require any technical assistance, please
contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be
answered immediately, your reseller will forward your
queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a
rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you
can:

• download user documentation

• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category, or phrases

• report problems to Axis support by logging in to your
private support area.

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Important!

The network video recorder should be installed by
a trained professional. Please observe relevant
national and local regulations for the installation

AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide

This user’s guide provides instructions for installing the AXIS Q8108-R Network Video Recorder.

Hardware overview - page 4
Unit connectors - page 5
Install the hardware - page 8
Connect the cables - page 9
Mounting Hard Disk - page 10
Set up your computer - page 12
Technical Specifications - page 15

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Package contents

Item Models/variants/notes

Network Video Recorder AXIS Q8108-R

Printed materials AXIS Q8108-R User’s Guide (this document)

Included accessories Power cable with terminal block, Cable shelf

Not included accessory Power supply, Cable sealing for IP65 rating

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Dimensions

Back cover

Front panel

Cable shelf

Screws to clamp cables

Hardware overview

86 mm (3.4”)

178 mm (7”)

80 mm (3.1”)

0.8”)

294 mm (11.6”)

193.6 mm (7.6”)

211mm (8.3”)

80 mm (3.1”)

275 mm (1

80 mm (3.1”)

17,5 mm (0.7”)

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Back

Front

2 USB 2.0 ports

1 Gbit network port

8 x PoE network connectors

I/O connector

Power connector

Battery

Hard disk bracket

Internal power button

SATA connectors

SATA power cable adapter

Network LED indicators

PoE and Link LED indicators

Power LED indicators

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4 PoE class 1

4 PoE class 1

1 PoE class 0

1 PoE class 0

Left group

Right group

Max load = 16W Max load = 16W

2 4 6 8 10 12

1 3 5 7 9 11

Unit connectors

8 PoE network connectors - RJ-45 Ethernet connectors. Provides power to up to 8 network
cameras that are PoE enabled Class 1. The PoE ports are divided into a left and right group of four.
A maximum load of 16W is allowed per group. For example, a PoE class 0 can be connected in the
left group and up to 4 PoE class 1 can be connected in the right group. If a PoE class 0 is
connected, the other ports in the group must not be used. See illustration below and Technical
specifications on page 15.

Possible combinations

Left group Right group Total

4 PoE Class 1 4 PoE Class 1 8

4 PoE Class 1 1 PoE Class 0 5

1 PoE Class 0 4 PoE Class 1 5

1 PoE Class 0 1 PoE Class 0 2

Network connector- 1 Gbit port for external network connection.

Power connector- 3-pin terminal block. Use a fused power supply: 12V DC (10A) or

24V DC (5 A)

2 USB 2.0 ports - To be used with any peripheral USB device. Max load = 500mA
I/O connector - 2 digital output ports and 8 digital input ports.