Quick Start Guide GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server Thank you for purchasing GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server. This guide is designed to assist the new user in getting immediate results from the GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server. For advanced information on how to use the GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server, please refer to GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server User's Manual on Software DVD. © 2014 GeoVision Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents 1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................1 2. System Requirements...........................................................................................2 2.1 Minimum System Requirements.................................................................................2 2.2 Recommended Hard Disk Requirements ...............................................................3 2.3 Optimal Network Requirements.............
1. Introduction Welcome to the GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server Quick Start Guide. In the following sections, you will be guided through the requirements and basic installation steps of the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. For detailed information, see GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server User’s Manual on the Software DVD. Note: The GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server does not support backup of analog cameras.
2. System Requirements 2.1 Minimum System Requirements Servers meeting the following minimum system requirements have the capacity to receive up to 128 channels. OS 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 R2 CPU Core i5 750, 2.67 GHz Memory 6 GB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB (for installation) Browser • Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385 • Internet Explorer 9.00.7930.16406 • Firefox 3.6.13 • Google Chrome 9.0.597.94 • Safari 5.33.19.
2.2 Recommended Hard Disk Requirements The recommended hard disk requirements for 24 hours of recording are listed as below. Resolution Frame Codec rate 1.3 MP 30 fps H.264 / Max. channel HDD capacity Recommended per HDD and required for HDD requirements required HDD recording 128 ch capacity for 24 hr 32 ch / 2.5 TB 10 TB MPEG4 JPEG 3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 4 (SATA3) 8 ch / 2.7 TB 43.2 TB 3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 16 (SATA3) 2.0 MP 30 fps H.264 21 ch / 2.2 TB 13.
2 System Requirements 2.3 Optimal Network Requirements For optimal performance and processing efficiency, it is advisable to use two Giga bit connections, each assigned with 64 channels, and run through separate network.
2.4 GV-USB Dongle A GV-USB Dongle is required to activate the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. • GV-Redundant Server: Internal or external USB dongle supporting a maximum of128 GeoVision and third-party IP channels. • GV-Failover Server: Internal or external USB dongle supporting a maximum of 128 GeoVision and third-party IP channels. Note: 1. The GV-Redundant Server and GV-Failover Server can not be run in the one PC at the same time. 2.
2 System Requirements 2.5 Compatible Versions of GeoVision Application The GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server is only compatible with the following version: • GV-System, GV-Remote ViewLog: version 8.5.3 or later • GV-VMS: version 14.
3. Installation 3.1 Installing the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server 1. Plug in the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server dongle. 2. Insert the Software DVD to the computer. This window pops up automatically. 3. To install USB driver, select Install or Remove GeoVision GV-Series Driver and click Install GeoVision USB Device Drivers. 4. To install GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server A. Select Install GeoVision Primary Applications, and click Yes to accept the license agreement. B.
3 Installation 5. To install .Net Framework 3.5, select Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. Note: 1. If you are using Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, you will need to install .Net Framework. See Appendix D How to install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8, GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server User’s Manual on Software DVD. 2. You may also download the latest software from our website.
4. Getting Started 4.1 Starting the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server 1. Log in the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. A. Right-click the Server Service Manager icon in the system tray and select Login. This dialog box appears. 2. B. Type the ID and password. The default ID and password are admin. C. Click OK. The message “Login succeded.” appears. Right-click the Server Service Manager icon and select Start Service.
4 B. Getting Started Select the language using the drop-down list, type the ID, password and the verification number. The default ID and password are admin. C. Click Login. The Web interface appears For more detail, see GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server User’s Manual on the Software DVD. Note: 1.
4.2 Connecting to GV-System / GV-VMS 1. For GV-System, follow the steps below to access the Failover Plugin program. A. Execute the Failover Plugin program from GV-System folder. The Failover Plugin icon B. 2. appears in the system tray. Double-click the Failover Plugin icon appears. . The Failover Plugin dialog box For GV-VMS, on the main screen, click Home, Toolbar, Network and then select Failover Plugin. The Failover Plugin dialog box appears. 3.
4 4. Getting Started Click Select IP Camera to select the channels for connection. This dialog box appears. 5. Click Start service. The GV-Redundant Server will start recording the selected IP channels of the host. The GV-Failover Server will start recording the selected IP channels under faulty conditions. The recordings on GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server will be stopped when you click Stop Service. For detailed settings on the Failover Plugin, see step 5 in 3.
IMPORTANT: 1. GV-Redundant / Failover Server do not support GV-VMS hosts when they are running in service mode. It is highly suggested not to enable “Service Mode”. For details on service mode, see System Configuration, Configuring the Main System Chapter, GV-VMS User’s Manual. 2. Keep the Failover Plugin program running in the background to maintain the connection of the GV-System / GV-VMS to GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server.
5. Web Interface The Camera Connection Information page shows the connection status of all the IP cameras added to the Working Camera List. 1 2 3 The controls in the window: No. Name Description 1 Update Period Shows the refresh frequency of the page. Use the drop-down list to customize. 2 IP Address Click to access the Web interface of the camera. 3 Status : The camera is recording. : The camera is connected. : Connecting to the camera. : Unable to connect to the camera.
6. Setting Up the Storage When logging in the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server for the first time, it is advisable that you configure the storage settings. The default storage path is :\ERS\bksv. To add a new storage group or storage path, follow the steps below. 1. On the main menu, select Server and Storage Path. This page appears. 2. On the Storage Path page, click the Add button to add a new storage folder in a different disk drive, or simply select an existing storage folder.
6 Setting Up the Storage 3. Use the default storage path, or click the Add button to add a new storage path. 4. In the Working Camera List section, type a range of camera number and click the Select button. You can also select cameras individually from the Working Camera List. The selected cameras will be recorded to the storage path indicated. 5. To specify a recycle threshold, select Recycle and type a minimum free space.
7. Establishing Accounts You can create up to 1000 User and Supervisor accounts to access GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. • A supervisor account: full access to GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. • A user account: limited access right. 7.1 Creating an Account 1. Click the Add button . This dialog box appears. 2. Type the User Name, Password and a password Hint for the account. 3. Use the Level drop-down list to select Supervisor or User. 4.
7 Establishing Accounts 7.2 Setting the Access Right 1. Select a user account and click the Privilege button or simply double-click the account. This dialog box appears. 2. The cameras listed in the IP Device List are displayed. Select to allow the user to access the Remote Playback and Event Query functions. 3. Click Save.
8. Playing Back Videos The files recorded on the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server can be played back remotely using the Remote ViewLog program. Install the program from the Software DVD or download it through the Web interface of the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. 1. On the Remote ViewLog’s main screen, click the Tools button and select Address Book. This dialog box appears. 2. Add the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server. A. Click Add GV Device Server button .
8 Playing Back Video E. To add the GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server to address book under a group, select a Group Name or type a new name. F. Click OK. The GV-Redundant Server / GV-Failover Server is added to the address book. 3. Right-click a host under the GV-Redundant Server / Failover Server and select Connect. This dialog box appears.
4. In the Remote ViewLog player, the recorded events will be listed for playback.
