A Series 4U Hybrid NVR Series Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The exacqVision A-Series is part of exacqVision’s series of network video recorders (NVR). The exacqVision A-Series 4U Hybrid NVR
provides high performance hardware with an exacqVision surveillance video management software.
Installation
Before turning on the exacqVision A-Series server, ensure that you meet the following requirements.
Mounting and operating environment requirements
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Mount the exacqVision server in a dust-free, and climate controlled location where the temperature is less than 70°F, and the
humidity level is less than 80% non-condensing.
Note: Dust can cause components of the server to overheat, and elevated temperatures can contribute to premature hard drive
failures.
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If the hard drives dispatch separately to the system, insert each drive into the appropriate hard
drive slot if they are numbered.
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If you use an outdoor camera, the server must connect permanently to the ground wire. Ensure
that you use an 18 AWG wire or larger to make the connection, and that you label the grounding
screw near the power connector with the image in Figure 1.
Electrical environment requirements
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For maximum reliability, connect the exacqVision server to an online UPS. An online UPS filters
power surges and dips that can damage the server.
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Connect a mouse and keyboard to the server.
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Connect the exacqVision server network interface cards (NIC) to the appropriate network switch ports.
Network connection requirements
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If the video surveillance system does not have a physically isolated network, connect all IP cameras and one server NIC to a
dedicated camera VLAN.
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Install the camera manufacturer’s software on a PC in this subnet, or configure the router to connect a client computer with the
camera subnet.
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This VLAN configuration reduces the chances of network traffic conflicts and unauthorized access to the cameras.
Configuration
After you turn on the exacqVision A-Series Server, log on to the administration account using the following default credentials:
Username: admin
For Windows 10 and Linux servers.
Password: admin256
For Windows Server OS.
Password: Admin256
Configuring the server
To configure the exacqVision A-Series server, complete the following steps:
1.
Open the exacqVision client.
2.
From the navigation tree, select System Setup, and select the Network tab.
3.
In the Network window, choose one of the following options:
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If you install the server on a network that uses static IP addressing, select Static and enter the IP address.
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If you install the server on a network using DHCP, select Dynamic. If the information does not automatically configure,
contact your network administrator.
4.
Click Apply.
Repeat this procedure for any additional network ports. For more information on configuring the server, see the
exacqVision Start
User Manual.
Setting up remote access to the servers
To configure the server through a remote exacqVision client, complete the following steps:
1.
Download the latest exacqVision Client software from the Exacq website at:
https://www.exacq.com/support/downloads.php
2.
Install the client software on a system administrator computer.
3.
Confirm the connectivity with the server using the ping command and the server's IP address. If the client PC can not
communicate with the server, contact your network administrator.
Remote access for administrative support
For administrative support to access to the server remotely, configure Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux) on your
computer. For more information, see the following Exacq Knowledge Base articles:
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Using remote desktop to manage Windows-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=61687
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Using Secure Shell (SSH) to manage Linux-based exacqVision servers:
https://www.exacq.com/kb/?kbid=6186
Configuring the client
To configure the exacqVision client, complete the following steps:
1.
Start the exacqVision client application.
2.
Click the Config (Setup) page icon.
3.
From the navigation tree, select Add Systems.
4.
In the Add Systems window, click New, and enter the IP address or hostname of the exacqVision server.
5.
Enter the following username and password:
Username: admin
Password: admin256
6.
Select a connection speed.
7.
Click Apply.
8.
Verify that the server appears in the Systems list with a status showing Connected.
Note: If the server does not connect, but you can confirm the server's ability to connect, check for anti-virus software on the
remote client machine that may block the communication between the server IP addresses and ports.
9.
Change the default operating system administration and user accounts. For more information, see the
exacqVision User
Manual, and
www.exacq.com/kb
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Figure 1. Grounding wire
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