Installing the Stretch encoder card with Milestone XProtect®
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Introduction
In order to enable the Stretch S7 PCIe DVR add-in card in XProtect®, Milestone has developed a driver to
enable compatibility. To download the driver, visit Download section
, select
Device Packs
under Type
and click download button on your right hand side. The features of the driver are listed under Milestone
Supported Hardware section
A combination of the Stretch PCIe card, the Milestone developed driver, XProtect VMS and a preconfigured
workstation enables system builders to build a Hybrid NVR solution.
Target audience and white paper purpose
This guide is relevant for people installing a Stretch PCIe card and the Milestone-developed driver for this
card. This guide is aimed for systems builders who want to build a hybrid NVR solution with the Stretch PCIe
card, the Milestone-developed driver for this card, Milestone XProtect and a preconfigured workstation.
However, this guide does not explain how to preconfigure a workstation, as it depends on a workstation;
neither does it explain how to install Milestone XProtect, as this information is available on the download
section of the Milestone website.
The
guide
assumes the reader has a general understanding of Milestone XProtect
VMS
and IP network
management in general.
Stretch Board Installation
Before installing a Stretch VRC7000 Add-In card, make sure that the Windows PC host is powered off and
that the power cord is disconnected.
IMPORTANT!
Some PCs maintain power to motherboards even when the PC is switched off. Be sure to
disconnect the power cord and make sure that the power supplies are not connected before continuing
installation.
IMPORTANT!
The Stretch VRC7000 Add-In cards contain static-sensitive components. Use care while you
handle the cards. Make sure you are properly grounded before touching the card, and only touch the edges
of the card.
