NVMS Storage Server

User Manual
 16-disk storage server

24-disk storage server

Notes
There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The updates will
be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
This manual is suitable for 16/24-disk storage servers. All the pictures used in this manual are based
on the 16-disk storage server. Please refer to the real servers as the pictures may be different from
the real servers.
The storage server is mainly used with NVMS. This manual only introduces its system setup. Please
refer to the storage server chapter in the NVMS user manual for detailed use.
 Contents
1 Installation ...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Interfaces and Indicators......................................................................................................1
1.2 Rear Panel Instruction .........................................................................................................1
1.3 HDD Installation .................................................................................................................2
2 Default System Configuration ................................................................................................2
3 Web Client Configuration .......................................................................................................3
3.1 Login ...................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Disk RAID ..........................................................................................................................3
3.3 Network Configuration........................................................................................................4
3.4 Server Port Configuration....................................................................................................5
3.5 Change Password ................................................................................................................6
3.6 Basic Information ................................................................................................................6
3.7 Date & Time ........................................................................................................................6
3.8 Upgrade ...............................................................................................................................7
3.9 Device Reboot .....................................................................................................................7
4 Q&A..........................................................................................................................................7
5 Specifications ...........................................................................................................................8
Appendix Device Installation ....................................................................................................... 10
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1 Installation
1.1 Interfaces and Indicators
The icons below are for reference only. Please refer to the interfaces and indicators of the real
server.

Icon Description Icon Description

System disk running indicator; flashing
Power Key green light indicators the disk works
normally.
Error Alarm indicator (including
Reset
system/fan/power error alarm)
Network connection indicator. Green light
USB interface indicators the network connection is
normal.

1.2 Rear Panel Instruction

The following picture of rear panel is for reference only.

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No. Description No. Description

1 Redundant Power Connector 5 USB3.0 interface

2 Management interface 6 RJ45 interface

3 RS232 interface 7 VGA interface

4 USB2.0 interface

1.3 HDD Installation

① Press the blue button, hold the pull rod to pull out the HDD case and then install the HDD into

the case.
② Fix the HDD by tightening the screws on both side of the case.

③ Push the case with the HDD into the slot.

④ Fasten the pull rod.

2 Default System Configuration

The default network configurations of the server are as follows:
IP Address: 192.168.0.10
Http Port: 8000
To avoid IP conflict you should configure one at a time as these storage servers have the same
default network configuration.

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The default web management page: http://192.168.0.10:8000.
The default username is admin and the default password is also 123456.
The disks installed in one storage server used for RAID should be of the same brand, capacity,
rotate speed and buffer. The production batch should also try to be the same.

3 Web Client Configuration

3.1 Login
The storage server is configured through web browser. It is recommended to use IE9 or above,
Firefox 51or lower or Google Chrome44 or lower or Opera35 or lower (Here we take IE browser for
example).
Make sure the IP address of the computer is in the same local area network with the storage server
before accessing the storage server, or you will have to modify the IP address of the computer. For
instance, change the computer’s IP address to 192.168.0.100 and the gateway to 192.168.0.1.
Enter http://192.168.0.100:8000 in the IE address bar and then press enter to go to the login
interface as shown below.

Enter the username admin and password 123456 and then click “Login” button to go to the main
interface.

3.2 Disk RAID

Click “Disk Config” tab to go to Disk Configuration interface. Please click “Create” button to create
a disk RAID if you use the storage server for the first time.

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Tips: It is recommended to create Raid5 and check hotspare disk for data security.
You can expand the created disk array by clicking . The expansion time depends on the disk size
and quantities. Generally, it takes from a dozen of hours to a couple of days.
Click “Delete” button to pop up a confirmation dialog box. The created RAID will be deleted if you
click “Yes” button. Please be careful to delete the RAID because the record data stored in the RAID
will not be recovered once you delete the RAID.

3.3 Network Configuration

Click “Network Config” tab to go to the interface as shown below. The IP address, subnet mask and
gateway of the storage server can be set in the interface.
You will get a virtual IP address if the IP group is enabled. As to the access of the virtual IP address,
the operation system of the storage server will judge and transfer the access to eth0 or eth1
automatically.
For instance, if you disconnect the network cable of eth1 when testing “ping 192.168.0.10 –t”, you
will probably get a “Request Timeout” tip if you ping 192.168.0.10; and then you can probably ping
it successfully after a few seconds.

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3.4 Server Port Configuration

Click “Port Config” tab to go to the interface as shown below.

Media Transfer Server port: the default number is 6006.

Auto Report Port: the default number is 2009.
Storage server port: the default number is 6009.
The above-mentioned ports can be modified and enabled as needed.

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3.5 Change Password

For safety consideration, it’s strongly recommended to modify the default administrator’s username
and password if you access the storage server for the first time. Click “User Config” tab to go to the
interface as shown below. You can modify the username. Please set a strong password.

3.6 Basic Information

Click “System Maintenance” “Device Basic Information” to view the basic information of the
storage server (like product mode, firmware version, software version, etc).

3.7 Date & Time

It is recommended to set date and time first if you set the storage server for the first time. Click
“Date and Time” tab to go to the interface as shown below.

Select the time zone according to the region. For example, if you are in London, select GMT.
Synchronous Mode: auto or manual can be selected. Please set the system time manually or
automatically.

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3.8 Upgrade
You can upgrade the storage server when there is a new software version. Get the upgrade software
from you dealer; click System Maintenance Device Upgrade to go to the interface as shown blow.
Click “Browse” button to select the upgrade file and then click “Upgrade” button to start upgrading.

3.9 Device Reboot

Click System Maintenance Device Reboot to go to the device reboot interface. Click “Device
Reboot” to reboot the device.

4 Q&A
Q1. When the storage server is being started it shows “A discovery error has occurred, please
power cycle the system and all the enclosures attached to this system”.
A1. It indicates that the RAID card could not finish searching in 120 seconds. The system’s SAS
cable may be wrong connected. Please check the cable connection and repair the problems. Then
restart the system later.

Q2. It takes a very long time to rebuild the RAID.

A2. RAID rebuilding time depends on RAID size and the rebuilding process may take more than ten
hours. Recording and playback will not be affected when rebuilding.

Q3. How to replace the abnormal disks in the RAID?

A4. The corresponding disk status indicator will turn red in the disk RAID interface if the disk in the
RAID is abnormal. Uninstall the abnormal disk in the storage server case and then refresh the
interface; install a new disk after the disk indicator disappears. The RAID will rebuild automatically
later.

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5 Specifications
Model 16-Disk Storage Server
CPU Intel Xeon Processor E3
Chipset Intel C232 chipset
OS Ubuntu20.04
Memory 8GB DDR4 ECC, up to 64GB DDR4-1866/2133MHz ECC memory
HDD 3.5 inch SATA slot × 16 (hot-pluggable); built-in 2.5 inch SATA slot×2
HDD installation Independent HDD bracket
Capacity Up to 160TB
RAID Hardware RAID; support RAID 0,1,5,6
Expansion 1*PCI-E3.0x16(x8);1*PCI-E3.0x8;1*PCE-E3.0x8(x4)
Integrated I210-AT dual gigabit network cards, load balancing and if one is
Network Card
offline, the other will replace.
IPMI ASPEED AST2400 BMC, independent IPMI interface; support iKVM
Monitor Control Integrated display controller
Protocol Support to get video or audio streams of IPC by TCP / UDP / RTSP protocol
Search Built-in index, accurate to second-level
Up to 700Mbps access, 700Mbps storage and 96Mbps playback
Performance
Up to 700Mbps access, 700Mbps storage and 96Mbps live view
Way of Management WEB management, seamless access to NVMS
Capability of
RAID management, record management, system log as well as alarm processing
Management
Security Supply TPM interface, TPM Module installation supported
1×VGA, 6×USB(4 in the real panel and 2 in the front panel), 2×RJ45, 1×IPMI,
Interface
1×RS232
Power Supply 550W 1+1reduandent power supply, 100~240V-7~3.4A /50~60Hz
Operating
Working: 10°C to 35°C; standby: –40°C~+55°C(ambient)
Environment
Relative Humidity Working: < 90% RH(35℃)
Noise Working: ＜50Dba
ESD Each item conforms to Intel ambient temperature test standard 15KV

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Model 24-Disk Storage Server
CPU Intel Xeon Processor E3
Chipset Intel C232 chipset
OS Ubuntu20.04
Memory 8GB DDR4 ECC, up to 64GB DDR4-1866/2133MHz ECC memory
HDD 3.5 inch SATA slot×24(hot-pluggable)； built-in 2.5 inch SATA slot×2
HDD installation Independent HDD bracket
Capacity Up to 240TB
RAID Hardware RAID; support RAID 0,1,5,6
Expansion 1*PCI-E3.0x16(×8);1*PCI-E3.0*8;1*PCE-E3.0*8(×4)
Integrated I210-AT dual gigabit network cards, load balancing and if one is
Network Card
offline, the other will replace.
IPMI ASPEED AST2400 BMC, independent IPMI interface; support iKVM
Monitor Control Integrated display controller
Protocol Support to get video or audio streams of IPC by TCP / UDP / RTSP protocol
Search Built-in index, accurate to second-level
Up to 700Mbps access, 700Mbps storage and 96Mbps playback
Performance
Up to 700Mbps access, 700Mbps storage and 96Mbps live view
Way of Management WEB management, seamless access to NVMS
Capability of
RAID management, record management, system log as well as alarm processing
Management
Security Supply TPM interface, TPM Module installation supported
1×VGA、6×USB(4 in the real panel and 2 in the front panel), 2×RJ45, 1×IPMI，
Interface
1×RS232
Power Supply 800W 1+1reduandent power supply, 100~240V-10~5A /50~60Hz
Operating
Working: 10°C to 35°C; standby: –40°C~+55°C(ambient)
Environment
Relative Humidity Working: < 90% RH(35℃)
Noise Working: ＜50Dba
ESD Each item conforms to Intel ambient temperature test standard 15KV

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Appendix Device Installation

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