VIDEo MAnAGEMEnT SoFTwARE InSTALLATIon
wARnInG:
Time between installation screens may take up to five (5) minutes for OS and VMS.
Many VMS’s default to Drive C: during setup as the receptacle for video storage.
It is strongly suggested to use drive letters D: and higher to contain video data.
1. After initial startup and configuration, the system is ready to install the Video Management Software (VMS).
•
Select the VMS Installer Icon on the OS desktop
2. Once the VMS Installer is open install the necessary prerequisites, which are listed on the Seneca VMS Installer window
3. Select the VMS followed by the VMS Server or Client application. (This process will take several minutes to load).
•
If the VMS is unlisted, go to the manufacturer’s website for installation reference
4. Test to verify the VMS application is working
5.
oPTIonAL:
Select the Uninstall Seneca VMS Installer to reclaim the space on the OS drive (NOTE: This will not remove the VMS installed, ONLY the installer).
SERVER InSTALLATIon
1. Before starting the Seneca xNVR POE server the following must be done: Mount and cable hardware. This includes any storage used external to the xNVR appliance.
2. Map and record any changes to be made to factory default settings.
•
(i.e. username, password, IP adress, iSCSI address, etc)
3. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the server.
4. Referencing manual or Microsoft documentation, make desired additions and changes.
Inability to access appliance or settings could require complete oS and data installation. ALwAYS document configuration changes.
XnVR PoRT ASSIGnER:
1. Open the XNVRPOR Port Assigner application from the desktop
2. Set IP address and subnet for each bank of PoE ports
3. Set IP address and subnet for the LAN1 and LAN2 ports
note: Refer to your camera manufacturer’s documentation for the default IP
address of your cameras. To communicate with a camera through a bank of PoE
ports, the bank’s IP must be on the same subnet of the camera. Use this utility to
easily adjust PoE Bank IPs on the fly during initial set up.
IP cAMERA InSTALLATIon
1. Connect cameras to Port 1–16
2. Connect and document cameras and port number
3. Using the camera manufacturer’s or VMS software, configure the IP address for
the cameras
wARnInG:
Power on self test takes several minutes until boots process.
SUPPoRT
Seneca customer care group stands ready to assist with any hardware and operating
system assistance.
contact Seneca Digital Security and Surveillance Support:
Normal Business Hours
Outside Business Hours
800.227.3432 option 5
888.227.9994
Available Monday–Friday 8am–6pm EST
noTE:
All Video Management Software (VMS) and IP Camera support questions
should be directed to the VMS and Camera manufacturers.
XconnEcT SoFTwARE oVERVIEw
xConnect is a software package that gives health status on the system (including
cameras), pushes out notifications to the xConnect Client, and can send email alerts
once properly configured.
1. Click on this icon to access the xConnect Management Software
2.
default log in information
username: admin@xconnect
Password: P@ssw0rd
The xConnect Client is a desktop application that can run anywhere on the local
network. It shows the health status of the four key areas of the xConnect Management
Software. Please go to
support.senecadata.com
to download the software from
the module on the landing page.
Additional help
A full user guide is available within the xConnect Software under the “Help” tab
noTE: Please reference manual for more detailed configuration information.
xConnect
First level of data protection and integrity begins with Ac power protection.
Please consult your Seneca Account Manager for properly sized, uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
