Geovision GV-Hot Swap System V6 Quick start guide

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HV6-QG-A

GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System

V6 (Rev. B)

Quick Start Guide

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without the written consent of GeoVision.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is

accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind

and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed

for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information

or products contained herein. Features and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

GeoVision, Inc.

9F, No. 246, Sec. 1, Neihu Rd.,

Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886-2-8797-8377

Fax: +886-2-8797-8335

http://www.geovision.com.tw

Trademarks used in this manual: GeoVision, the GeoVision logo and GV

series products are trademarks of GeoVision, Inc. Windows is the registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

July 2023

Scan the following QR codes for product warranty and technical support

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Contents 
Notice ............................................................................................................................... 3 
Note for Recording .......................................................................................................... 3 
   Basic Installation ....................................................................................................... 4 
1    Packing List ....................................................................................................... 4 
2    Software License ............................................................................................... 5 
GV-Hot Swap NVR System V6 (Rev. B) ........................................................................... 5 
GV-Hot Swap VMS System V6 (Rev. B) ........................................................................... 5 
GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V6 (Rev. B) ....................................................... 6 
3    Recommended Hard Disks ................................................................................ 6 
4  Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 7 
5    Connecting GV-Keyboard V3 ............................................................................. 9 
6  Installation ........................................................................................................10 
   Install the Hard Drive................................................................................................ 11 
   Install the Sliding Rail Kit ........................................................................................12 
   Turn on the Power ....................................................................................................13 
1 Starting up Windows ...........................................................................................14 
2 Configuring the IP Address .................................................................................16 
   Setting Up the Video Storage Location ...................................................................18 
1 Formatting the Hard Drive ...................................................................................18 
2 Setting Up the Video Storage Location ...............................................................23 
   Restore the System ..................................................................................................29 
   GV-Hot Swap NVR System V6 (Rev. B) ...................................................................30 
1 Main Screen .......................................................................................................30 
1.1 Adding IP Video Devices .................................................................................... 31 
1.2    Renaming the Camera ........................................................................................ 34 
1.3    Choosing Recording Mode .................................................................................. 34 
1.4    Changing Recording Resolution .......................................................................... 35 
2    Setting up a Recording Schedule ......................................................................36 
3    Playing Back Video ...........................................................................................37 
3.1    Playback Controls ................................................................................................ 38 

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7.4 Backing Up Video Files .....................................................................................39

8. GV-Hot Swap VMS System V6 (Rev. B) ...................................................................41

8.1 Main Screen .....................................................................................................41

8.1.1 Adding IP Video Devices to GV-VMS .................................................................. 43

8.2 Configuring Camera Setting ..............................................................................45

8.3 Playing Back Recorded Videos .........................................................................46

8.4 Back up Recorded Videos ................................................................................48

9. GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V6 (Rev. B) .............................................49

9.1 Adding IP Video Devices...................................................................................49

9.2 Starting the Service ..........................................................................................51

9.3 Creating User Account ......................................................................................52

9.4 Connecting with GV-NVR / GV-VMS .................................................................54

9.5 Connecting with GV-Control Center ..................................................................54

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Notice

1. The back panel of GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B) is subject to change

without prior notice.

2. You can access the digital copies of User’s Manuals and Quick Start Guides from

C:\User Manual.

3. If you are in an area with unstable voltage, make sure to install an automatic voltage

regulator (AVR) or a UPS power supply with AVR function, to maintain a constant voltage.

4. All damages to the power supply caused by unstable voltage are not included in the

2-year warranty service.

Note for Recording

1. Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately in alphabetical order as indicated

below for formatting. See 4.1 Formatting the Hard Drive for details.

20-Bay Models

8-Bay Models 12-Bay Models

2. Before recording, you need to divide your hard disks into 4 / 8 storage groups and each

group will be assigned with an equal number of cameras. See 4.2 Setting Up the Video

Storage Location for details.

3. The H.265 CPU and GPU decoding are only supported by GV-NVR V8.7.0.0 and

GV-VMS V15.11.0.0 or later versions.

Basic Installation

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1. Basic Installation

1.1 Packing List

1. GV-Hot Swap System V6 (Rev. B)

2. AC Power Cord

3. Sliding Rail Kit (for 4U 20-Bay only)

3. Documents Download Guide

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1.2 Software License

The following Maximum License for IP devices is available as a paid service. The license is

based on your requirements for the number of connection channels. The USB dongle for

software license will be inserted to the system before shipment.

GV-Hot Swap NVR System V6 (Rev. B)

Free License

32 channels from GV-IP Devices

Maximum License

32 channels from third-party IP devices

Increment for Each

License

1 to 32 third-party IP cameras in increments of 2 ch

Dongle Type

Internal

GV-Hot Swap VMS System V6 (Rev. B)

GV-VMS V17 for Free 32 GV Channels

GV-IP Devices

Only

32 ch

No license required

64 ch

GV-VMS Pro license required, 32 ch per license

GV + 3rd-Party

IP Devices

16 ch

Trial Version: 16 channels of 3rd-Party IP devices

32 ch

3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch

64 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license.

• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch

License Type

Internal Dongle or Software License

GV-VMS V18 for AI Integration

GV-IP Devices

Only

32 ch

Initial license

64 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license

GV + 3rd-Party

IP Devices

32 ch

2 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• 3rd-Party license required, in increments of 1 ch

64 ch

3 licenses required:

• GV-VMS V18.1 or later initial license

• GV-VMS Pro license, 32 ch per license

• 3rd-Party license, in increments of 1 ch

License Type

Internal Dongle or Software License

Basic Installation

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GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V6 (Rev. B)

Free License

N/A

Maximum License

256 channels

Increment for Each

License

1. GV-IP video devices only: 8, 16, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60,

64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124,

128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176,

180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228,

232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252, 256 IP channels.

2. Third-party IP devices (Includes GV-IP video devices): 8, 16,

32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96,

100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 148,

152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200,

204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, 236, 240, 244, 248, 252,

256 IP channels.

Dongle Type

Internal

1.3 Recommended Hard Disks

For system efficiency, we recommend the following enterprise level hard disk drives. Avoid

using desktop level or green HDD which may affect system efficiency.

• Seagate Enterprise Series

• WD Gold Level Series

• WD Ultrastar Series

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1.4 Rear Panel

Here we use the 4U (20-bay) model of GV-NVRH V6 (Rev. B) as an example.

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No.

Name

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Power Connector x 1

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USB 2.0 (Type-A) x 4

(two on the left side and other two on the right side of the rear panel)

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PS/2 Port

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VGA x 1

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DisplayPort x 1

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HDMI x 1

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LAN 2.5 GbE x 2

(one on the left side and the other on the right side of the rear panel)

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USB 3.2 (Type-A) x 2

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USB 3.2 (Type-C) x 1

Basic Installation

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Audio Jack x 6

- Center Speaker Out (Orange)

- Rear Speaker Out (Black)

- Optical S/PDIF Out

- Line In (Blue)

- Line Out (Green)

- Mic In (Pink)

Note: The rear panel view is based on the 20-bay (VMS / NVR System) model. The rear panels

on the 8-bay and 12-bay models (GV-VMS / NVR System) are identical as the figure shown

above, with the only difference being the number of LAN ports (3) built in for the 12-bay and

20-bay (Recording Server System) models.

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1.5 Connecting GV-Keyboard V3

The optional GV-Keyboard V3 is designed to operate the GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS System

exclusively. Using the USB cable supplied with the GV-Keyboard V3, plug one end into the

GV-Keyboard V3 and the other end into any one of the USB ports on the back of the System;

you can operate the Keyboard immediately without installing any drivers.

For details, see GV-Keyboard V3, Chapter 3, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B)

User’s Manual.

Note: The GV-Keyboard V3 is not supported by GV-Hot Swap Recording Server.

Basic Installation

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1.6 Installation

Here we use the 2U (8-bay) model as an example.

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1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to any of the USB ports / PS/2 port.

2. Connect one end to the AC input and the other end to the power outlet using the supplied

power cord.

3. Connect the monitor using the HDMI / DisplayPort / VGA cable supplied by the monitor

manufacturer.

4. Connect one end to the Ethernet port and the other end to Network using the RJ-45

cable.

5. Connect speakers to the Audio Line Out port.

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2. Install the Hard Drive

The GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B) uses SATA hard drives for video and

audio data storage. Before recording, be sure to install your hard drives.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. See 4.1

Formatting the Hard Drive for details.

1. Slide the release latch to the right. The drawer handle pops up.

2. Pull out the drive drawer.

3. Insert the hard drive in the drawer.

4. Secure the hard drive with the 4 screws (included in the drawer), and make sure all screw

heads flush with the surface.

5. Put the drawer back in the drive bay of the system, and push the latch until it locks. The

white LED on the drawer shines, and the hard drive is now ready to use.

Release Latch

Install the Hard Drive

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3. Install the Sliding Rail Kit

The sliding rail kit makes it easy for users to mount the GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6

(Rev. B) on the cabinet. With its tool-less design, users can easily place the models for a

more organized space allocation.

For detailed instructions on installation steps, see 3.4 Installing the Sliding Rail Kit in GV-Hot

Swap System V6 (Rev. B) User’s Manual.

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4. Turn on the Power

Once the above hardware is properly connected, follow the steps below to turn on the GV-Hot

Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B).

1. Turn on the monitor.

Power On

2. For 4U (20-bay) models, turn on the AC power switch on the rear panel first.

4U (20-Bay) Models

Power Switch

(Note: The figure of 4U model is for reference only; the rear panel may vary due to product

enhancement.)

3. Turn on the main power switch on the front panel.

Power Button

Turn on the Power

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4.1 Starting up Windows

The Windows setup is preparing your computer for first use.

1. After the Windows starts, this setup screen appears. Select your language and click Next

to continue.

2. Select your regional settings and time zone and click Next to continue.

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3. Click Accept to accept Microsoft software license terms.

4. Select between “Customize” or “Use Express settings” for your Windows 10 installation.

5. Type your account name. It is recommended that you create a password for your account

and click Next.

When the above setup process is complete, Windows will finalize your settings automatically

in the background and restart.

IMPORTANT: In case of any problems causing you unable to access Windows operating

system, it is highly recommended to back up the OS before you start any settings or

operations. For details, see 5 Restore the System.

Turn on the Power

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4.2 Configuring the IP Address

GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B) supports remote monitoring, control and

configuration over a network connection. The following default IP addresses will automatically

be assigned.

• 192.168.0.200 (All models)

• 192.168.0.201 (Only available for GV-Hot Swap NVR / VMS / Recording Server V6 Rev.

B)

• 192.168.0.202 (Only available for GV-Hot Swap Recording Server System V6 Rev. B)

The system supports up to 3 Ethernet ports. The number of Local Area Connection is

assigned from the left to the right. Here we use the 4U (20-bay) model of GV-Hot Swap

Recording Server System V6 (Rev. B) as illustration.

Local Area Connection 1

Default IP: 192.168.0.200

Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0

Local Area Connection 2

Default IP: 192.168.0.201

Local Area Connection 3

Default IP: 192.168.0.202

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To change the static IP addresses or to enable a dynamic IP address, follow the steps below.

1. Right-click the Network icon on the right-hand side of the taskbar and select Open

Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings from the left-hand side menu of the Network and Sharing

Centre window.

3. Under Network Connections, select a network connection you want to configure its IP

address.

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties.

5. Select Use the following IP address and type the new IP information in the fields or

select Obtain an IP address automatically to enable dynamic IP address.

6. Click OK to finish the setting.

Note: For GV-Hot Swap Recording Server V6 (Rev. B), to avoid network bottleneck, see

Appendix B. Assigning Network Card, GV-Hot Swap Surveillance System V6 (Rev. B)

User’s Manual.

Setting up the Video Storage Location

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5. Setting Up the Video Storage Location

5.1 Formatting the Hard Drive

Be sure to install each of your hard drives separately for formatting. Do not install and format

more than one hard drive at a time.

Depending on the model of your choices, install and format the hard drives in alphabetical

order as indicated below.

20-Bay Models

8-Bay Models 12-Bay Models

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