Installation guide

HD NetVu Console

AoE Setup

Note: Greyed menu option will be available if the mode is changed from Console to DVR

or Encoder, they are not available in the Console conguration. They are included for

reference only.

This menu allows conguration of the units ATA over Ethernet (AoE) function. AoE is a network

protocol designed for simple high-performance access of storage devices over Ethernet networks.

Importantly the external storage device must be located on the same network as the unit. AoE does

not rely on network layers such as IP and TCP, making it non routable i.e. routers cannot be used

to forward a packet across disparate networks. AoE packets can only travel within a single local

Ethernet storage area network (adds a physical layer of security to the information). The stored

video can only be accessed by plugging directly into an ethernet socket in the same LAN as the

host. This means AoE cannot be accessed over the Internet or other IP networks, but makes AoE

more lightweight (with less load on the host), easier to implement, provides a layer of inherent

security, and offers higher performance.

Note: Refer to Viewer Menu->Copy Menu for guidance on exporting Event data via the unit’s

USB port.

IMPORTANT: An additional .ini le must be installed to make use of the AOE feature. Please

contact Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for

guidance.

Note: Contact Dedicated Micros Technical support team (+ 44 (0) 845 600 9500) for details of

recommended AOE devices.

Logical Devices Connected AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are being

used by the unit to store data. These can be freed by clicking on

the Release button.

Physical Devices Available AOE Devices - Any devices in this panel are available

on the network. They can be added to the storage capability

of this unit by ‘claiming’ the storage, using the ‘Claim’ button.

Unavailable storage is listed as Owned. Claimed storage capacity

requires formatting before it can be used.