GE Digital Video Storage, DVSe System User Manual
DVSe
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Document number/0150-0178H. (February 2006)
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Intended use Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the data sheet and user
documentation. For the latest product information, contact your local supplier or visit us
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FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Regulatory
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case
the user is required to take all measures that are necessary, at the user's expense, to
correct the interference
Regulatory
UL
"Underwriters Laboratories Inc. has not tested the performance or reliability of the
security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock and
casualty hazards as outlined in UL's Standard for Safety UL 60950-1. UL Certification does
not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this
product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS
WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT."
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction....................................................................4
1.1 Product Description..............................................................................4
1.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................4
1.3 Installation Environment.......................................................................4
1.4 The Back Panel....................................................................................6
1.5 Connections .........................................................................................6
1.6 Front Panel Indicators ..........................................................................8
2 Hard Drive Installation.................................................10
2.1 Opening The DVSe ............................................................................10
2.2 Identifying The Components...............................................................10
2.3 Compatible Hard Drives .....................................................................11
2.4 Configuring the Hard Drives ............................................................... 12
2.5 Mounting The Hard Drives..................................................................12
2.6 Connecting the Hard Drives ...............................................................12
2.7 Jumper Settings..................................................................................14
3 DVSe Setup...................................................................15
3.1 Connecting by SCSI or 1394..............................................................15
3.2 Power-Up ...........................................................................................16
3.3 Setup Menu........................................................................................16
3.4 Supervisor Menus............................................................................... 18
3.5 Hard Disk Test .................................................................................... 19
3.6 Upgrading the DVSe........................................................................... 20
4 Warranty and Service...................................................23
4.1 Factory Service...................................................................................23
4.2 Factory Address ................................................................................. 23
4.3 Warranty............................................................................................. 23
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The DVSe is a rack mountable ethernet-ready high capacity digital video storage
system. From 2 to 8 hard drives can be installed in each DVSe chassis. The
unit may be purchased with or without hard drives installed. All hard drives must
be installed in pairs and all drives must be of the same type, speed, and capacity.
1.2 Unpacking
Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are
damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit. Contact the supplier
immediately. If the unit must be returned, it must be shipped in the original
packaging.
Package Contents
• The DVSe.
• US & EU Power Cables.
• The GE Security DVSe Installation and Users Manual.
• The GE Security DVSe Release Note.
• The Archiving Addendum Manual.
• WaveReader Software and Manual.
• WaveWatch 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.
1.3 Installation Environment
Power: Ensure that the site’s AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of
the external power supply. Ensure that a reliable Earthing path is maintained.
This unit is designed to be connected to earth ground. If the site’s AC power is
likely to have spikes or dips, use power line conditioning or an Uninterruptable
Power Supply. Do not overload the circuit. Ensure that the Power Supply is set
to the correct voltage (110/220v) for your area.
Ventilation: Ensure that the location is well ventilated. Do not obstruct the
cooling vents or fans.
Temperature: Observe the unit’s 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.
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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 Mounting: Carefully load the rack so that it remains stable and unlikely to
tip over. The unit is also suitable for desktop installation. When rack mounting
the DVSe adhere to the following guidelines:
• Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum ambient temperature.
• Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such
that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is
not compromised.
• Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be
such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.
• Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be
used when addressing this concern.
• Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should
be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power
strips)."
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1.4 The Back Panel
ETHERNET
10/100
RELAY
SCSIIEEE-1394 RS-232SW 1
PORT 1PORT 1
OFF
OFF
1234
ON
ON
PORT 2 PORT 2
1: SCSI TERMINATION
2: SCSI POWER
3: BUZZER
4: AUX
1 222 3 4 5 6 7 8
Back Panel Components
1. Cooling Fan: Do not obstruct.
2. Power Connector, Voltage Selector and On/Off Switch.
3. IEEE-1394 Firewire Ports 1 and 2.
4. 10/100 Ethernet Port.
5. SCSI Ports 1 and 2.
6. Dip Switches (SW1).
7. RS-232 Port.
8. Alarm Out Relay Connection (Future feature).
1.5 Connections
10/100 Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to connect
the DVSe into a network
environment.
Wire Type: Cat 5.
Connector Type: RJ-45.
Cable Required: Ethernet.
SCSI Ports 1 and 2
Connect a SCSI device to one of the
two SCSI ports. Set the dip switches
(SW1) on the back panel. Set SCSI
Termination and SCSI Power to On
and use the Bus Select menu option
to enable this feature.
Connector: 50 pin, high density SCSI-2.
Gender (on unit): Female.
SCSI ID: 0.
The unit does not currently support multiple SCSI device connections.
Caution! Ensure the power to DVSe is OFF BEFORE
connectin
g
any SCSI or 1394 devices. Do not attempt to use
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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 (SW1)
Set the Dip Switches to enable or
disable the features listed on the
illustration to the right. Switch
position up to turn off (disable), down
to turn on (enable).
OFF
1234
ON
1: SCSI TERMINATION
2: SCSI POWER
3: BUZZER
4: AUX
RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port can be used for
Serial Debugging.
Connector Type: DB-9.
Gender (on unit): Male.
Cable Required: Null Modem.
DB-9 Pin Configuration For RS-232 Port
Pin Use Pin Use
1 DCD 6 Not Connected
2 RX 7 RTS
3 TX 8 CTS
4 Not Connected 9 Not Connected
5 Ground
To receive serial debug data from the DVSe’s RS-232 port, set up the
receiving serial port at 57600 bps, No Parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop
bit.
NOTE
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1.6 Front Panel Indicators
1. Power LED.
2. Hard Drive Status Indicators.
3. Ethernet Indicators.
4. LCD Display.
5. Key Pad buttons.
Hard Drive Status Indicators (Green LEDs)
LED On: Drive present and operating normally.
LED Off: No drive present, drive not detected, drive disabled due to error.
Hard Drive Activity Indicators (Red LEDs)
The LED blinks when the drive is being accessed (read or write).
Ethernet Indicators
The ethernet LEDs light to indicate the following:
• Link: A detected ethernet connection.
• RD: Receiving Data.
• WR: Transmitting Data.
• 100: 100 Mbps bandwidth
LNK RD WR 100
ETHERNET
LCD Display
Once power-up is complete, the LCD
displays the total disk storage capacity of the
unit. The LCD display also provides visual
feedback for the menu settings. See DVSe
Menu Setup for details.
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