Please read this manual before installing your equipment
MDAe High Capacity Digital Video Storage SystemInstallation and Operation Manual
IMPORTANT
The first few pages of these instructions contain important information on safety and product
conformity. Please read, and ensure that you understand this information before continuing.
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Damage Requiring Service ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
EU Conformance Statement ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Hard Drive Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Configuring the Disk Drives ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Mounting the Disk Drives ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting the Disk Drive Power Supplies ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the Drive to the Motherboard .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Setting up the MDAe ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the Power ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Supervisor Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is exclusively for use in CCTV applications and has no other purpose.
Read and Retain These Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated
and should be retained for future reference.
Cleaning - Unplug the unit from the supply outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
Attachments - Do not use attachments that have not been recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area that is classified as a wet
location.
Accessories - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious
injury to a person and serious damage to the unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturers instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Ventilation - Openings in the enclosure are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect
it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered, and therefore this unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. Do not place directly on other hot equipment, because this may
increase its operating temperature.
Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Overloading - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry - This equipment must be protected from the ingress of foreign materials. Never push objects of
any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Servicing - There are no user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used the replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer. The use of unauthorised substitute components may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
Cable Grounding - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the cable system is grounded.
Lightning - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and power-line surges.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
If the unit has no power even when the power supply appears to operate correctly. If this is the case then ask a
service engineer to test the internal fuse.
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PRODUCT SAFETY
Installation is only to be carried out by competent, qualified and experienced personnel in accordance with the
country of installations National Wiring Regulations.
This equipment contains no user-serviceable parts.
This unit contains a lithium battery whose expected life is in excess of five years. If the MDAe loses its settings
each time it is switched off then the battery needs replacing. In this instance, return the MDAe to Baxall Limited
and we will replace the battery.
There is a danger of explosion if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or an
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of unused batteries according to the manufacturers
instructions.
The MDAe must not be used in a medical and/or intrinsically safe application.
Do not exceed the voltage and temperature limits given in the specification. Only operate the MDAe in a clean, dry,
dust-free environment.
Electrical Safety
British Standard BSEN60950:2000 Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.
Radio Frequency Emissions
British standard BSEN50081-1:1992 Electromagnetic compatibility - Generic emission standard. Part 1. Residential,
commercial and light industry
British standard BSEN55022:1998 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information
technology equipment.
Immunity
British Standard BSEN 50130-4:1996 Alarm Systems Part 4 Electromagnetic compatibility.
Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems.
EU CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the above EU standards has been made and is on file at Baxall Limited,
Stockport, SK6 2SU, England.
The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with this document is complaint with the provisions of the EMC
Directive 89/336 EEC, the Low Voltage Directive LVD 73/23 EEC, the CE Marking Directive 93/68 EEC and all associated
amendments.
UNPACKING
Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use
the unit and contact the supplier immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original packaging.
This package should contain:
MDAe High Capacity Digital Video Storage System
US and EU Power Cables
This Installation and Operation Manual
WaveReader Software and Manual
IDE Hard Drive Power Connectors x 2 (If shipped without drives installed)
IDE Hard Drive Connection Ribbon x 4 (If shipped without drives installed)
Hard Drive Fastening Screws x 24 (If shipped without drives installed)
SCSI Cable, 50 HD to 50 HD
IEEE 1394 Firewire Cable
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8
IEEE-1394
SW1
1: SCSI TERMINATION
OFF
INTRODUCTION
The MDAe is a rack mountable Ethernet-ready high capacity digital video storage system. From 1 to 8 hard drives can be
installed in each MDAe chassis. The unit may be purchased with or without hard drives installed.
MDAewithout disk drives fitted
MDAe/4HDD fitted with four disk drives (480 GB storage)
MDAe/6HDD fitted with six disk drives (720 GB storage)
MDAe/8HDD fitted with eight disk drives (960 GB storage)
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
Power: Ensure that the sites AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of the internal power supply. Ensure that a
reliable earthing path is maintained. This unit is intended to be connected to earth ground. If the sites AC power is likely
to have spikes or dips, use power line conditioning or an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). Do not overload the circuit.
Ventilation: Ensure that the location is well ventilated. Do not obstruct the cooling vents or fans.
Temperature: Observe the units ambient temperature specifications when choosing a location for the unit. Extremes of
heat or cold beyond the specified operating temperature limits may cause the unit to fail. Do not install this unit on top of
other hot equipment.
Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Moisture can damage internal components. Do not install this unit
near sources of water.
Rack Mount: Carefully load the rack so that it remains stable and unlikely to tip over. The unit is also suitable for desktop
installation.
ETHERNET
PORT 1 PORT 2
12
34
Power Supply Cooling Fan (do not obstruct)
Power Connector, Voltage Selector and On/Off Switch
IEEE-1394 Firewire Ports 1 and 2
10/100 Ethernet Port
SCSI Ports 1 and 2
Dip Switches (SW1)
RS-232 Port
Alarm Output Relay Connector (future feature)
10/100
SCSI
REAR PANEL
1234
ON
2: SCSI POWER
3: BUZZER
4: AUX
PORT 2PORT 1
OFF
ON
RS-232RELAY
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CONNECTIONS
10/100 ETHERNET PORT
The Ethernet port is used to connect the MDAe to the network.
Wire Type: Cat 5
Connector Type: RJ45
Cable Required: Ethernet
SCSI PORTS 1 AND 2
Connect a SCSI device to one of the two SCSI ports. Using the block of dip switches (SW1) on the rear panel, set SCSI
Termination (dip switch 1) to ON, and SCSI Power (dip switch 2)to ON. Use the Bus Select menu option to enable this
feature.
Connector: 50-pin, high density, SCSI-2
Gender (on unit): Female
SCSI ID: 0
Ensure that power is OFF to any connecting SCSI devices before connecting a SCSI cable.
The MDAe does not currently support multiple SCSI device connections.
Do not attempt to use the SCSI and 1394 ports simultaneously.
1394 FIREWIRE PORTS 1 AND 2
Connect a 1394 Firewire device to one of the two 1394 ports. Use the Bus Select menu option to enable this feature.
Cable: 6 position IEEE 1394
Connectors: 6 position DIP
DIP SWITCHES
Set the dip switches to enable or disable the following features. Switch position UP to turn OFF (disable) a feature; DOWN
to turn ON (enable) a feature.
RS-232 PORT
The RS-232 port can be used for serial debugging. To receive serial debugging data from this port, set up the receiving
serial port at 57600 bps, No Parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
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HARD DRIVES
e
ETHERNET
LNKRDWR
100
STATUS
ACTIVITY
FRONT PANEL
4
DISKARRAY
655.71GB
STATUS
12345678
PWR
ACTIVITY
LNK RD WR 100
ETHERNET
5
12
3
Power LEDLCD Display
Hard Drive Status IndicatorsKeypad Buttons
Ethernet Indicators
HARD DRIVE STATUS INDICATORS (Green LEDs)
LED ON: Drive present and operating.
LED OFF: No drive present, drive not detected, drive disabled
due to error
12345678
HARD DRIVE ACTIVITY INDICATORS (Red LEDs)
The LED blinks when the drive is being accessed (read or write).
ETHERNET INDICATORS
The Ethernet Indicator LEDs are used to indicate the following:
LNK: Ethernet connection detected.
RD: MDAe Receiving data.
WR: MDAe Transmitting data.
100: LED ON = 100 Mbps bandwidth. LED OFF = 10Mbps.
LCD DISPLAY
Once the unit has been powered-up, the LCD display will indicate the total disk capacity of the MDAe. The LCD display will
also provide visual feedback for the menu settings.
KEYPAD
The keypad buttons provide access and control of the Setup and Supervisor menus.
KEYSETUP MENUSUPERVISOR MENU
UPChange field data (ascending)Quits the menu
LEFTMove field selection to the leftMove field selection to the left
RIGHTMove field selection to the rightMove field selection to the right
DOWNChange field data (descending)Quits the menu
ENTERAccess the Setup menu. AlsoToggles through menu screens
The Supervisor menu can be accessed by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT keys simultaneously.
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655.71GB
toggles through menu screens.
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MOTHERBOARD
POWER SUPPLY
T
HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION
This section contains important information on adding or replacing the internal disk drives. Please read the entire section
before performing any work.
Do not allow any metal object to contact the motherboard. Do not allow lose screws to become lost inside the MDAe
chassis. Wear an Electrostatic Discharge protection device whenever work is being performed inside the unit.
OPENING THE MDAe
1. Before removing the MDAe cover, turn off the MDAe and unplug it.
2. Using a suitable screwdriver, carefully remove the 12 screws fastening the cover to the chassis. Save the screws and
use them to refasten the cover when finished.
IDENTIFYING THE MDAes MAIN COMPONENTS
DISK DRIVES
MDAe Main Internal Components
DRIVE SUPPOR
BRACKET
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IDE Power Connectors
(upper pair not used)
HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION
MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
UMPERS
IDE Disk Connectors
MDAe Motherboard Layout
CONFIGURING THE DISK DRIVES
The MDAe can accept up to eight disk drives. The drives are connected either individually or in pairs to each of the four IDE
connector cables. When a pair of drives is connected to a single IDE cable, one drive must be configured as a Master and
the other as a Slave. Configure the Master/Slave settings for each drive using the jumpers supplied with the drive. The
label on the drive shows the jumper settings. If a single drive is connected to an IDE cable, it must be configured as a
Master using the drives jumpers.
Recommended disk drives are Maxtor D540X series:
Maxtor Part NumberCapacity
4D080H480 GB
4K080H480 GB
4G120J6120 GB
4G160J8160 GB
MASTERSLAVE
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IDE Connectors
(
Disk Drives
T
R
Populate from left to right
CONFIGURING THE DISK DRIVES
1
1
Master) (Slave) (Master) (Slave) (Master)
2
234
34 5
MOUNTING THE DISK DRIVES
Remove the drive support bracket. This entails removing the screws at either end of the bracket, and one screw for each
installed disk drive.
Orient the disk drive so that the IDE power connector is near the bottom of the MDAe chassis and facing the motherboard.
Populate the MDAe unit starting from the left hand side. Fasten the drive(s) in place using the supplied screws. Fasten
each drive using two screws through the bottom of the MDAe chassis, and one screw through the drive support bracket.
emove screw
Remove screw(s)
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Mounting the Disk Drive(s)
DRIVE SUPPOR
BRACKET
Remove screw
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Motherboard
1 to 4 Disk Drives
1234Motherboard
y
D
CONNECTING THE DISK DRIVE POWER SUPPLIES
Connect each installed hard drive to the power supply connectors with the power supply connector cables supplied.
When connecting 1 to 4 disk drives, use the power connectors directly from the motherboard (using the power connector
cables provided). When connecting more than four disk drives, use the connectors directly from the power supply and the
connectors on the motherboard.
Power Supply
1
34 5
2
6
78
Power Suppl
CONNECTING THE DRIVE TO THE MOTHERBOARD
The motherboard has four IDE connector sockets labelled IDE 1, IDE 2, IDE 3 and IDE 4, and is supplied with four IDE
connector cables. Each cable can be used to connect two disk drives. The cable has a red stripe down one of its edges
which is used to identify pin 1 of the connector. The IDE connector on the motherboard has a mark ( ) to indicate pin 1.
Ensure that the IDE cable is correctly oriented such that the red stripe is located nearest to the pin 1 indicator mark on the
motherboard. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the disk drive ensuring that the red stripe is adjacent to pin 1 of
the drive (the end nearest the jumpers).
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IDE Connector 1
IDE Connector 2
PIN 1
PIN 1
RED STRIPE
IDE CABLE
PIN 1
IDE Connections
IDE Connector 3
IDE Connector 4
DISK DRIVE
PIN 1
PIN 1
MOTHERBOAR
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MOTHERBOARD JUMPER SETTINGS
The jumpers located on the motherboard need to be set according to the number of disk drives installed. Refer to the
diagram below. Do not throw away any jumpers that are not used in case they are required at a later stage.
1 to 7 Drives Fitted
Load 4
Load 3
Load 2
Load 1
Not Linked
8 Drives Fitted
Load 4
Load 3
Load 2
Load 1
Linked
Motherboard Jumper Configuration
Note: After any drives are installed, replaced or removed, the Reset Disk Failure command must be run from the
Supervisor menu for the changes to be recognized by the MDAe.
SETTING UP THE MDAE
This section contains important information on setting up the MDAe for correct operation. Please read the entire section
before performing any work.
CONNECTING THE SCSI CABLE
Connect a SCSI device to one of the two SCSI ports on the MDAe using the supplied SCSI cable. Using the block of dip
switches (SW1) on the rear panel, set SCSI Termination (dip switch 1) to ON, and SCSI Power (dip switch 2) to ON. Select
SCSI as the type of Bus in the Bus Select option of the Setup menu.
Power must be disconnected from the MDAe before connecting a SCSI device or cable.
The MDAe does not support the simultaneous use of the SCSI and 1394 ports. Only connect one type of device at
a time.
CONNECTING THE 1394 CABLE
Connect a 1394 device to one of the two 1394 ports using the supplied 1394 cable. Using the block of dip switches (SW1)
on the rear panel, set SCSI Termination (dip switch 1) to OFF, and SCSI Power (dip switch 2) to OFF. Select 1394 as the
type of Bus in the Bus Select option of the Setup menu.
Power must be disconnected from the MDAe before connecting a 1394 device or cable.
The MDAe does not support the simultaneous use of the SCSI and 1394 ports. Only connect one type of device at
a time.
SETTING THE DIP SWITCHES (SW1)
Set the dip switches to enable or disable the following features. Switch position UP to turn OFF (disable) a feature; DOWN
to turn ON (enable) a feature.
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CONNECTING THE POWER
Ensure that the voltage selector switch is correctly set for the country of operation before connecting the power.
Applying incorrect voltage could damage the unit.
Once the correct voltage has been set using the voltage selector switch, and all connections have been made, connect
the power cable and apply power to the unit.
SETUP MENU
The Setup menu provides access to the following setup options:
Ethernet Enable/DisableSubnet Mask Address
Bus Select SCSI/1394Default Gateway Address
Auto Delete ModeDate/Time Setup
IP Address
The menu system is entered by pressing the Enter key () on the front panel. Subsequent presses of the Enter key
cycle through the setup options in turn. More details on the key functions in this menu can be found on page 8.
Notes: The Setup menu will automatically exit after 30 seconds of inactivity. Access to the Setup menu is only available
when the MDAe is offline, i.e. the MDAe is not presently archiving or connected via Ethernet.
The MDAe will automatically reboot if any of the Bus or Network parameters are changed.
ETHERNET ENABLE
Select Ethernet Enable Yes or No. The default setting is No.
Ethernet Enable
Yes No
BUS SELECT
Select from SCSI or 1394 to enable. Default setting is 1394.
Bus Select
SCSI 1394
AUTO DELETE MODE
The Auto Delete Mode automatically erases data from the disk drive(s) when it is more than 30 days old. Select Auto
delete Mode Yes or No. Default setting is No.
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SETUP MENU
IP ADDRESS
Enter the assigned IP Address by using the left/right arrow keys to select the required field. Then, use the up/down arrow
keys to change the value of the selected field. Obtain the required information from your network administrator.
IP Address
.xxx.xxx.xxxxxx
SUBNET MASK
Enter the assigned Subnet Mask Address by using the left/right arrow keys to select the required field. Then, use the up/
down arrow keys to change the value of the selected field. Obtain the required information from your network administrator.
Subnet Mask
.xxx.xxx.xxxxxx
DEFAULT GATEWAY
Enter the Default Gateway Address by using the left/right arrow keys to select the required field. Then, use the up/down
arrow keys to change the value of the selected field. Obtain the required information from your network administrator.
Default Gateway
.xxx.xxx.xxxxxx
DATE/TIME
Enter the current date and time by using the left/right arrow keys to select the required field. Then, use the up/down arrow
keys to change the value of the selected field. Note that date/time setting is only required when the Auto Delete Mode is
activated.
Date Time
/22/2002 09:0403
SUPERVISOR MENU
The Supervisor menu provides access to the following advanced options:
Serial Debug Output
Disk Status
Disk Failure Reset
The Supervisor menu is accessed by pressing the Left and Right arrow keys simultaneously. More details on the key
functions in this menu can be found on page 8.
SERIAL DEBUG
Select Serial Debug Yes or No. The default setting is No. Enabling serial debugging will output debug messages on the
RS232 port at 57600 bps. Changing this setting will cause the unit to restart.
Serial Debug
Yes No
DISK STATUS
This menu indicates the current disk status. Eight letters are displayed to indicated the status of each available disk
disk 1 on the left through to disk 8 on the right. N indicates Normal, W indicates an error writing to disk, R indicates an error
reading the disk and T indicates a timeout during disk initialization or that the disk is absent.
Disk Status
N N N N N N N N
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SUPERVISOR MENU
Do not attempt to reset a disk with read/write errors (a R or W status). This could lead to more disk errors and data
loss. Disks with read/write errors should be replaced.
Disks with T status may be recovered, but the MDAe will attempt to start recording to this disk. A recovery should
not be attempted until the preceding disk is filled up. Contact Technical Support for information on replacing and
recovering problem hard disks.
Be sure to confirm that the drives are connected according to the diagram on page 11 before removing or
replacing. The disk status display and LEDs represent the wiring and Master/Slave configuration, not the physical
location of the drives.
RESET DISK FAILURE
This command allows the MDAe to re-enable disks with timeout errors and to reset the disk status. Changing this setting
will cause the unit to reset. Each time a disk is replaced, added or removed, this command must be executed.
Reset Disk Fail
Yes No
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