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COLDSTORE Compact Quick Start Guide
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D) Basic Requirements
For correct setup and operation of the system, the following items will be required :
2.5” SATA Hard disks (minimum 3 disks, 4 recommended, any capacity, 5V type only).
A client PC or laptop (running Windows 7 or later)
Ethernet Network (including network cables and a switch)
E) System Overview
COLDSTORE Compact is a hard disk array system specifically designed for video surveillance
storage. It uses our LAID sequential writing system, our SFS sequential disk filing system and
custom-designed hardware and firmware to achieve a high-capacity, high-reliability, very low power
system ideally suited to surveillance storage.
COLDSTORE Compact itself is designed as a small
footprint unit designed for desktop use or wall-
mounting. The rear panel has VESA-compatible
mounting points on 75mm centres with M4 mounting
holes.
Compact has 8 x 2.5” disk bays accessible through the
lower front panel which can be detached by removing
the two socket-cap screws using the hex key provided
in the accessory pack.
Control and management of the system is carried out
from a client PC over a network connection using the
COLDSTORE Manager application program.
The side panel provides the 12V DC power and Gigabit Ethernet network connection as shown in
(G) below.
F) Wall Mounting
The Compact unit is designed for desktop use, for mounting in a wall-mounted cabinet, or for direct
wall-mounting using the VESA mounting holes on the back of the unit. For wall mounting, it is
recommended that a standard VESA mounting plate and wall bracket be used.
If the unit is to be used free-standing, it is already fitted with base feet to avoid damaging supporting
surfaces with the metal case.
We recommend that the unit is isolated from shock and vibration for reliable disk operation.
We recommend that the unit is secured using the wall mounting points provided. This also
reduces the likelihood of physical damage to hard disks when the unit is in operation.
The storage array should NOT be moved once powered up as this is very likely to cause disk
damage – this applies to all types of disk storage arrays, unless using Solid-State Drives.
