Pelco DX8100-ISCI User Manual

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INSTALLING THE DX8100-ISCI SCSI CARD

WITH SATABOY

April 16, 2008

GETTING READY

Before you install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, familiarize yourself with the instructions in this Tech Tip. The steps to install the external video storage upgrade are summarized as follows:

1. Unpack the DX8100-ISCI kit and check that you have all the necessary kit components.

2. Verify that you have the required tools to install the SCSI card. For information about the tools required to install the SCSI card, refer to Tools Needed table above.

3. Shut down the DX8100 Series DVR. For information about shutting down the DX8100, refer to the DX8100 Installation Manual, Operation and Programming manual, or DX8100 Server online Help.

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

Qty Description

1 Phillips screwdriver #1 (nonmagnetic)

4 Small containers for storing screws (optional)

Properly grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap and mat

cord because current continues to flow through the DX8100 even when the unit is off. Remove the power cord from the wall socket first, and then from the rear of the DVR.

WARNING: It is critical that the unit be unplugged for your safety. You must remove the power

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1. Remove the power cord from the back of the DX8100.

2. Ensure that the DX8100 Series DVR and all of its components are protected against ESD. Before handling any electronic components, you should take steps to ground yourself properly so that any built-up static electric charges are dissipated away from the unit. The most effective method for combating ESD is to use a properly grounded wrist strap. Refer to Figure 4.

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Figure 2. Removing Power Cord from Wall

NOTE: If you do not have access to a grounded wrist strap, you can discharge any built-up static by

periodically touching an unpainted section of the chassis.

Figure 3. Removing Power Cord from DX8100

Figure 4. ESD Protection

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1. Move the Main Capture Card to slot 3.

2. Install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card and cabling.

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PREPARING THE DX8100 FOR SCSI CARD INSTALLATION

This section describes how to access the DX8100 interior. For information about mounting the DX8100 in a rack, refer to the DX8100 Installation manual.

OPENING THE DX8100 CHASSIS

If the DX8100 is mounted in a rack, the DX8100 must be removed from the rack. Two people might be required to lift and remove the DX8100. To move the DX8100 to an area that will provide full access to the DX8100’s internal components do the following:

WARNING: Make sure the unit is turned off and you are wearing a properly grounded ESD wrist

strap before attempting to open the DX8100 chassis cover.

1. Disconnect any cables or connections that may restrict access or interfere with the removal of the

unit.

2. (If applicable) Unscrew the fasteners that are securing the unit in the rack, and carefully lift the unit out of the rack.

3. Place the DX8100 on a flat surface with ample workspace.

WARNING: The chassis assembly includes parts with sharp edges. To avoid injury, use caution when working in and around the DX8100’s chassis and components.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the chassis cover, referring to Figure 5:

a. Remove the top two screws on the left and right side panels of the DX8100.

b. Remove the four silver screws (on the top of the unit) fastening the cover to the back of the unit.

c. Carefully remove the chassis cover by sliding it back and up. Set aside the cover.

Figure 5. Removing Chassis Cover

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UNDERSTANDING THE DX8100 COMPONENT LAYOUT

Figure 6 and Table B provide information about the DX8100’s slot assignments and major components. (Slots on the motherboard are labeled differently.)

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Figure 6. DX8100 Interior

Table B. DX8100 Slot Assignments and Major Components

Item Description Item Description

Slot 1: PTZ card installed in PCI connector

Slot 2: Capture Card installed in PCI connector

Slot 3: PCI connector DIMM sockets (RAM)

Slot 4: x1 PCI Express connectors DVD-RW

Slot 5: x1 PCI Express connectors Hard drive bay

Slot 6: x16 PCI Express connector Front cross-brace

Slot 7: Optional Expansion Unit I/O card

CPU

Power supply

Rear cross-brace

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MOVING THE MAIN CAPTURE CARD TO SLOT 3

In the DX8108 and DX8116 base DVRs, the main Capture Card is installed in slot 2. To install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, the main Capture Card must be removed from slot 2 and re-installed into slot

3. This step is necessary because the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card must be physically installed in slot 2.

Move the main Capture Card from slot 2 to slot 3:

1. To ready the main Capture Card for removal:

a. Remove the rear cross-brace.

b. Remove the slot cover for slot 3 and retain the screw.

c. Remove the bracket screw that secures the main Capture Card in slot 2.

d. Disconnect the 32-pin ribbon cable.

e. Disconnect the 5-wire TV/Audio cable and lay the cable over the DX8100 I/O Card.

f. Disconnect the 7-wire TV/Audio cable.

g. Disconnect the 2-wire audio cable.

2. To move the main Capture Card:

a. Remove the capture Card from slot 2 and firmly seat the Capture Card in the PCI connector for

b. Secure the Capture Card bracket with the screw.

c. Reconnect the 5-wire TV/Audio cable.

Figure 7. Readying Main Capture Card for Removal

slot 3.

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d. Reconnect the 7-wire TV/Audio cable.

e. Reconnect the 2-wire audio cable.

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Figure 8. Moving Main Capture Card

INSTALLING THE DX8100 SCSI CARD

The DX8100-ISCI SCSI card is shipped separately. The SCSI card is installed in the PCI slot 2 on the motherboard.

To Install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card:

1. Verify that the main Capture Card is installed in slot 3. For information about moving the main

Capture Card from slot 2 to slot 3, refer to Moving the Main Capture Card to Slot 3 on page 5.

2. To install the SCSI card into slot 2:

a. Firmly seat the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card in the PCI connector for slot 2.

b. Secure the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card bracket with the screw removed from slot 3.

c. Reconnect the 32-pin ribbon cable to the first 32-pin connector (on the main Capture Card) in

slot 3.

3. Replace the rear cross-brace.

Note: Connect the 68-pin high density cable to the bottom port of the SCSI card. Connect the other

side to Host 0 on the bottom port of the SATABoy.

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4. This completes installation of the SCSI card. Next, reassemble the DX8100 and then install the SATABoy. For information about reassembling the unit, refer to Reassembling the Unit on page 7.

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REASSEMBLING THE UNIT

1. Replace the chassis cover using the screws you removed from the side and rear of the unit. Refer

to Figure 10.

2. Attach the silver product label that came with your upgrade kit to the inside of your DVR’s front door.

a. Remove the paper backing from the product label.

b. Carefully place the label, adhesive-side down, on a free section of the inside of the door.

c. Press down firmly to ensure that the label properly adheres to the inside of the door.

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