Page 3 - Contents
C2635M (1/07) 3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - List of Illustrations
4 C2635M (1/07) List of Illustrations 1 DX8100 SCSI Card and DX9200HDDI Storage Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Removing Power Cord from Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - List of Tables
6 C2635M (1/07) List of Tables A DX8100-ISCI Kit Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 B Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Introduction; PARTS LIST
C2635M (1/07) 7 Introduction Welcome to the external video storage upgrade for the DX8100 Series digital video recorder (DVR). The video storage upgrade consists of two products: the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card and the DX9200HDDI Series IDE video storage unit. These two items are ordered and shipped separ...
Page 9 - Installing the DX8100-ISCI SCSI Card; GETTING READY
C2635M (1/07) 9 Installing the DX8100-ISCI SCSI Card This section describes how to install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, and is organized into the following topics: • Getting Ready on this page • Preparing the DX8100 for SCSI Card Installation on page 10 • Moving the Main Capture Card to Slot 3 on page...
Page 10 - PREPARING THE DX8100 FOR SCSI CARD INSTALLATION
10 C2635M (1/07) 6. Ensure that the DX8100 Series DVR and all of its components are protected against ESD. Before handling any electronic components, you should take steps to ground yourself properly so that any built-up static electric charges are dissipated away from the unit. The most effective m...
Page 11 - UNDERSTANDING THE DX8100 COMPONENT LAYOUT
C2635M (1/07) 11 Figure 5. Removing Chassis Cover UNDERSTANDING THE DX8100 COMPONENT LAYOUT Figure 6 and Table D provides information about the DX8100’s slot assignments and major components. (Slots on the motherboard are labeled differently.) Figure 6. DX8100 Interior Table D. DX8100 Slot Assignmen...
Page 12 - MOVING THE MAIN CAPTURE CARD TO SLOT 3
12 C2635M (1/07) MOVING THE MAIN CAPTURE CARD TO SLOT 3 In the DX8108 and DX8116 base DVRs, the main Capture Card is installed in slot 2. To install the DX8100-ISCI SCSI card, the main Capture Card must be removed from slot 2 and re-installed into slot 3. This step is necessary because the DX8100-IS...
Page 13 - INSTALLING THE DX8100 SCSI CARD
C2635M (1/07) 13 Figure 8. Moving Main Capture Card INSTALLING THE DX8100 SCSI CARD The DX8100-ISCI SCSI card is shipped separately. For information about the other DX8100 SCSI kit components, refer to Parts List on page 7. The SCSI card is installed in the PCI slot 2 on the motherboard. To Install ...
Page 14 - REASSEMBLING THE UNIT
14 C2635M (1/07) REASSEMBLING THE UNIT 1. Replace the chassis cover using the screws you removed from the side and rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 10 . Figure 10. Replacing Chassis Cover 2. Attach the silver product label that came with your upgrade kit to the inside of your DVR’s front door. a. R...
Page 15 - INSTALLING THE HARD DRIVES
C2635M (1/07) 15 Setting Up the DX9200HDDI This section describes how to install the hard drives in the DX9200HDDI and configure the DX9200HDDI to operate with the DX8100 DVR. After the DX9200HDDI is configured, the next step is to connect the DX9200HDDI to the DX8100 DVR, and finally, configure the...
Page 17 - CONFIGURING A SINGLE RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAY
C2635M (1/07) 17 CONFIGURING A SINGLE RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAY To configure a single RAID Level 5 array: 1. Power up the DX9200HDDI. For information about powering up the DX9200HDDI, refer to the DX9200HDDI Series IDE Video Storage Unit installation/operation manual. 2. On the DX9200HDDI control panel, do...
Page 21 - CONFIGURING A SINGLE RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAY WITH HOT SPARE
C2635M (1/07) 21 CONFIGURING A SINGLE RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAY WITH HOT SPARE To configure a single RAID Level 5 array with hot spare: 1. Power up the DX9200HDDI. For information about powering up the DX9200HDDI, refer to the DX9200HDDI Series IDE Video Storage Unit installation/operation manual. 2. On th...
Page 23 - CONFIGURING TWO RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAYS
C2635M (1/07) 23 CONFIGURING TWO RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAYS To configure two RAID Level 5 Arrays : 1. Power up the DX9200HDDI. For information about powering up the DX9200HDDI, refer to the DX9200HDDI Series IDE Video Storage Unit installation/operation manual. 2. On the DX9200HDDI control panel, do the fo...
Page 27 - CONFIGURING TWO RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAYS WITH HOT SPARE
C2635M (1/07) 27 CONFIGURING TWO RAID LEVEL 5 ARRAYS WITH HOT SPARE To configure two RAID Level 5 Arrays with one hot spare: 1. Power up the DX9200HDDI. For information about powering up the DX9200HDDI, refer to the DX9200HDDI Series IDE Video Storage Unit installation/operation manual. 2. On the DX...
Page 31 - DELETING ARRAYS; DELETING ONE ARRAY
C2635M (1/07) 31 DELETING ARRAYS In the event that the DX9200HDDI needs to be reconfigured, this section describes how to delete arrays. In this case, the DX8100 must also be reconfigured to recognize the new DX9200HDDI external storage device. DELETING ONE ARRAY To delete one array: 1. Verify that ...
Page 33 - DELETING TWO ARRAYS
C2635M (1/07) 33 DELETING TWO ARRAYS To delete two arrays: 1. Verify that the RAID is not being used by any devices (DX8100). 2. On the DX9200HDDI control panel, do the following: a. Press the CTRL button. The TO CONTROLLER PRESS ANY KEY message is display on the LCD screen. b. Press ! . The Enter P...
Page 36 - CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE ARRAYS UP TO 2.0 TB
36 C2635M (1/07) Configuring the DX8100 to Access the DX9200HDDI This section describes how to configure the DX8100 to recognize the DX9200HDDI external storage device, and is organized into the following topics: • Configuration Instructions for Storage Arrays up to 2.0 TB on this page • Configurati...
Page 46 - CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE ARRAYS ABOVE 2.0 TB
46 C2635M (1/07) CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE ARRAYS ABOVE 2.0 TB To initialize storage beyond 2.0 TB: 1. To exit the DX8100 application if it is running, and log on to the Windows operating system, do the following: a. Go to File > Exit. b. Select Exit to Windows. The Shut Down dialog ...