Philips DVAA User Manual
DVAA Series Disk Array
for DVR1 Series
Digital Video Recorder
Installation Instructions
Eng
Philips
Communication,
Security & Imaging
Warning!
To prevent fire and electronic shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with the arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
products enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the u ser to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
!
Caution!
To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user
serviceable components inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Caution! Lithium Battery
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
This product contains a recyclable lithium battery.
Attention
It may be illegal to dispose of this battery
improperly under local, state, or federal laws.
Check with your local waste management officials
for disposal and recycling options.
!
Caution! Electrostatic-Sensitive Device!
Use proper CMOS and MOSFET handing precautions, including approved
grounded wrists straps, etc., to avoid damage to this unit or its internal
components, from electric discharge.
Warning!
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to su bpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment has also been tested and found to comply with
the requirements for a CE Class A device and TUV safety standards.
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.
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1 Installation.......................................................................3
1.1 Product Description........................................................................................3
1.2 Unpacking........................................................................................................3
1.3 Installation Environment................................................................................3
1.4 Rear Panel Diagram.......................................................................................4
1.5 Connections.....................................................................................................4
1.6 Power-Up.........................................................................................................5
1.7 Front Panel Indicators....................................................................................5
2 DVAA/DVR1 Installation ................................................7
2.1 Connecting to the DVR1................................................................................7
2.2 Configuring the DVR1....................................................................................7
2.3 DVR1 Archiving Limitations:.........................................................................7
3 Adding Hard Drives ........................................................8
3.1 Opening The DVAA........................................................................................8
3.2 Identifying The Components.........................................................................8
3.3 Mounting The Hard Drives............................................................................9
3.4 Configuring Master/Slave..............................................................................9
3.5 Connecting Hard Drives...............................................................................10
3.6 Powering Hard Drives..................................................................................10
3.7 Compatible Hard Drives...............................................................................11
4 Warranty .........................................................................12
5 Factory Service.............................................................12
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1 Installation
1.1 Product Description
The DVAA is a large, economical, hard drive based storage/archive device. It is
available with 4 hard disk drives (model DVAA0412) or 8 hard disk drives (model
DVAA0812). The DVAA0412 unit can later be repopulated with additional hard
drives.
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 DVAA unit.
• US & EU Power Cables.
• SCSI cable (Part No. CDW138264)
This Installation Guide
•
• IDE Hard Drive Power Cables (Not provided with the DVAA0812)
• IDE Hard Drive Ribbon cables (Not provided with the DVAA0812)
• Hard Drive Fastening Screws. (Not provided with the DVAA0812)
1.3 Installation Environment
Power: Ensure that the site’s AC power is stable and within the rated voltage of
the disk array. If the site’s AC power is likely to have spikes or dips, use power
line conditioning or an Uninterruptable Power Supply.
Ventilation: Ensure that the location is well ventilated. Do not obstruct the
cooling vents or fans.
o
Temperature: Insure the ambient temperature is within 0 to 40
o
Fahrenheit).
to 104
Do not install this unit on top of other hot equipment.
Moisture: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
3
Centigrade (32 o
1.4 Rear Panel Diagram
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Rear Panel Elements
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*
7. RS-232 Port
8. Alarm Out Relay Connection*
1.5 Connections
NOTE:
* The Ethernet, Aux dip switch, Alarm output and IEEE-1394 Firewire ports are
reserved for future upgrade.
SCSI Ports 1 and 2
Connect to either SCSI port. Using
the dip switches on the rear of the
unit, set SCSI Termination and
SCSI Power to On.
The unit does not currently support multiple SCSI device connections.
Connector: 50 pin, high density SCSI-2.
Gender (on unit): Female.
SCSI ID: 0.
RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port is used for flash
upgrading the DVAA operating
system software.
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Connector Type: DB-9.
Gender (on unit): Male.
Cable Required: Null Modem.
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