Page 3 - Contents
C2639M-B (8/09) 3 Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - List of Illustrations
4 C2639M-B (8/09) List of Illustrations 1 Removing Chassis Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 DX8100 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - Description; PARTS LIST AND TOOLS
6 C2639M-B (8/09) Description This manual describes how to replace, upgrade, or install a new hard disk drive (HDD) in the DX8100 Series hybrid/digital video recorder (HVR/DVR). Before you install the hard drive, familiarize yourself with the instructions in this manual. NOTES: • This document descr...
Page 7 - Installing a Hard Disk Drive
C2639M-B (8/09) 7 Installing a Hard Disk Drive NOTES: • The security surveillance service provided by the DX8100 is interrupted when the unit is taken offline. • A DX8100 can weigh between 39.8 lb (18.1 kg) to 46.4 lb (21.1 kg). It is recommended that two people lift and remove the unit. 1. Properly...
Page 8 - OPENING THE CHASSIS
8 C2639M-B (8/09) OPENING THE CHASSIS 1. Make sure you protect the unit and its components, which are susceptible to damage from improper handling and ESD. Refer to the Safe Handling of Hard Drives document for more information. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the chassis cover (refer to Fig...
Page 9 - INTERIOR COMPONENT LAYOUT
C2639M-B (8/09) 9 INTERIOR COMPONENT LAYOUT Refer to Figure 2 for information about the DX8100 layout of major components. (Slots on the motherboard are labeled differently.) Figure 2. DX8100 Interior Slot 1: PTZ card installed in PCI connector Slot 2: Capture Card installed in PCI connector Slot 3:...
Page 10 - REMOVING A DRIVE
10 C2639M-B (8/09) REMOVING A DRIVE NOTE: When disconnecting the data and power cables, be sure to pull straight up on the connectors. Do not move the connectors back and forth or remove a connector by pulling it out by its wires. 1. Disconnect the SATA power connector and data cable (refer to Figur...
Page 12 - INSTALLING A DRIVE
12 C2639M-B (8/09) INSTALLING A DRIVE 1. Place the drive in the basket: a. Position the drive in the basket. b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the screws to secure the drive to the basket. c. Repeat steps 1a and 1b for each HDD. 2. Reinstall the basket: a. Carefully and gently lower the bas...
Page 13 - PARTITIONING THE SYSTEM DRIVE
C2639M-B (8/09) 13 Setting Up the System Drive PARTITIONING THE SYSTEM DRIVE The system drive must be partitioned before you can install the system software. The partition process allocates 15 GB for installing the Windows operating system and DX8100 application software. The remaining capacity is a...
Page 16 - INSTALLING WINDOWS AND DX8100 APPLICATION SOFTWARE
16 C2639M-B (8/09) INSTALLING WINDOWS AND DX8100 APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1. Insert the DX8100 Recovery disc in the DX8100 CD/DVD drive. 2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart the DX8100. 3. The DX8100 will restart and prompt you by displaying “Press any key to boot from CD.” NOTE: This prompt is displ...
Page 18 - SETTING UP THE SYSTEM DATA PARTITION
18 C2639M-B (8/09) SETTING UP THE SYSTEM DATA PARTITION NOTES: • Pelco recommends that you create a full backup of your disk contents before you make any changes to your disks or volumes. • The remaining space on the system drive must be configured to store recorded video data. 1. Go to Start, and t...
Page 20 - OPTIONAL: CONFIGURING THE DATA DRIVE
20 C2639M-B (8/09) OPTIONAL: CONFIGURING THE DATA DRIVE 1. Right-click the unallocated drives pane. The shortcut menu appears (refer to Figure 15). Figure 15. Configuring the Data Drive 2. Select the partition format settings: a. Click New Partition. The New Partition Wizard appears. b. Click Next. ...
Page 21 - Setting Up a Video Data Drive; CONFIGURING A HARD DRIVE
C2639M-B (8/09) 21 3. Click Next. The “Completing the New Partition Wizard” appears. 4. Click Finish. The drive is formatted (refer to Figure 17). Figure 17. Formatted Data Drive 5. Close the Disk Management dialog. The Windows operating system appears. 6. Allocate the data partitions for the system...
Page 23 - CONVERTING A DYNAMIC DISK TO A BASIC DISK
C2639M-B (8/09) 23 6. Click Next. The “Select Disks to Convert” dialog appears (refer to Figure 21). Figure 21. Select Disks to Convert Dialog 7. Click Next. The “Completing the Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard” appears. 8. Click Finish. The data disk status changes to Dynamic (refer to Figure 22)...
Page 24 - PARTITIONING THE DATA DISK
24 C2639M-B (8/09) PARTITIONING THE DATA DISK 1. Right-click the unallocated disk pane. The shortcut menu appears (refer to Figure 24). Figure 24. Partitioning the Data Disk 2. Select the partition format settings: a. Click New Partition. The New Partition Wizard appears. b. Click Next. The Select P...
Page 26 - Allocating a Drive; ALLOCATING A SYSTEM AND DATA DRIVE SIMULTANEOUSLY
26 C2639M-B (8/09) Allocating a Drive ALLOCATING A SYSTEM AND DATA DRIVE SIMULTANEOUSLY This section describes how to allocate a system drive’s data partition and a data drive at the same time. NOTE: The system drive’s data partition and the data drive must already be formatted and partitioned. For ...
Page 28 - ALLOCATING A NEW VIDEO DATA DRIVE
28 C2639M-B (8/09) ALLOCATING A NEW VIDEO DATA DRIVE Perform the procedure in this section if you installed a video data drive. 1. Go to Start and select Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog appears. 2. Select Restart and then click OK. When the unit restarts, the PDB Initialize dialog appears (r...
Page 31 - PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years: – Fiber optic products – TW300...
