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Before starting the exacqVision (eV) server, complete the following steps:
1. Mount the eV server in a dust-free, climate-controlled (<70
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F, <40% non-condensing) location. Dust can be ingested into
the server, causing component overheating. Elevated temperatures contribute to premature hard drive failures.
2. If the hard drives were shipped outside the system, insert each drive into the appropriately numbered hard drive slot.
3. Connect the eV server to a true online UPS for maximum reliability. A true online UPS completely filters power surges and
dips that can damage the server.
4. Connect the eV server network interface cards (NIC) to the appropriate network switch ports.
NOTE: If the video surveillance system does not have a physically isolated network, it’s recommended that all IP cameras
and one server NIC be connected to a dedicated camera VLAN. The camera manufacturer’s software should be installed on
a PC in this subnet, or else the router should be configured to allow a client computer to communicate with the camera
subnet. This VLAN configuration reduces the likelihood of network traffic conflicts and unauthorized access to the cameras.
5. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the server.
6. Connect analog cameras, PTZ serial cables, or alarm I/O as shown in the “Connections” section of this document. Note that
connections vary by model.
7. Using the camera manufacturer’s software, configure the IP address for all cameras. Record this information for future
reference. It’s recommended that you do not change the username and passwords until after eV server connectivity is
established.
NOTE: For additional information, see the camera manufacturer’s website or the exacqVision IP Camera Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide can also be found in the
Quickstarts directory on the CD that shipped with your system.
To determine whether a particular camera model/firmware combination is compatible with eV servers, visit the camera
integration page at
8. Test connectivity from the cameras to the server:
a. Log out of the operating system user account and log in to the administrator account. (The default
username/password is admin/admin256).
b. On Internet Explorer (Windows) or Firefox (Linux), enter the camera IP address in the address bar and press Enter.
If the browser displays an introductory or log-in screen, connectivity is confirmed. Repeat for all cameras.
9. Optional: Enable Remote Desktop (Windows) or SSH (Linux) to allow remote access to the server for administrative
support. See the following Exacq Knowledge Base articles for more information:
a. Using Remote Desktop to Manage Windows-based exacqVision Servers
b. Using Secure Shell (SSH) to Manage Linux-based exacqVision Servers