GV-Backup Center User's Manual V1.1.2.
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Contents Naming and Definition ......................................................................... iii Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................... 1 1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Compatible GeoVision Software and IP Devices ..................................................... 3 1.3 System Requirements ..............................................
5.4 Login and Logout Query .........................................................................................43 5.5 Monitor Event List Query ........................................................................................44 5.6 Analysis by Event Count.........................................................................................45 5.7 Analysis by Event File Size.....................................................................................46 5.8 Analysis by Time ..............
Naming and Definition GV-System GeoVision Analog and Digital Video Recording Software. The GVSystem also refers to GV-Multicam System, GV-NVR System and GV-Hybrid DVR System at the same time. GV-Recording Server GeoVision video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. It supports recording from IP devices and can distribute channels to GV-System, GV-GIS, GV-Mobile Server, GV-Control Center and GV-Multi View.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction The GV-Backup Center provides you with a secure and affordable remote backup solution for the GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices. The GV-Backup Center can automatically store a copy of recordings to the offsite location. If a disaster strikes where the GV-System, GV-Recording Server or GV-IP Devices are located, the recording data remain safe in a different location.
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1 Introduction 1.2 Compatible GeoVision Software and IP Devices Product Firmware / Software Version GV-Software GV-System 8.5.5 or later GV-Recording Server 1.2.
Product Firmware / Software Version GV-IP Device GV-Cube Camera GV-Fisheye Camera GV-Fixed IP Dome GV-Mini Fixed IP Dome GV-Mini Fixed Rugged IP Dome 4 GV-CA120 GV-CA220 GV-CAW120 GV-CAW220 GV-CB120 GV-CB 220 GV-CBW120 GV-CBW220 GV-FE420 GV-FE421 GV-FE520 GV-FE521 GV-FER521 GV-FE110 GV-FE111 GV-FE2301 GV-FE4301 GV-FD120D GV-FD220D GV-FD320D GV-FD1200 GV-FD1210 GV-FD2400 GV-FD2410 GV-FD3400 GV-FD3410 GV-FD5300 GV-FD1500 GV-FD1510 GV-FD2500 GV-FD2510 GV-MFD120 GV-MFD130 GV-MFD220 GV-MFD320 GV-MFD520
1 Product Introduction Firmware / Software Version GV-IP Device GV-PT / PTZ Camera GV-Speed IP Dome GV-Ultra Box IP Camera GV-Ultra Bullet IP Camera GV-Vandal Proof IP Dome GV-PT110D GV-PTZ010D GV-PT130D GV-PT220D GV-PT320D GV-SD010 Series GV-SD220 GV-SD220-S GV-UBX1301 Series GV-UBX2301 Series GV-UBX3301 Series GV-UBL1511 GV-UBL2511 GV-UBL1211 GV-UBL2411 GV-UBL3411 GV-UBL1301 Series GV-UBL2401 Series GV-UBL3401 Series GV-VD120D GV-VD220D GV-VD320D GV-VD2400 GV-VD3400 GV-VD1530 GV-VD1540 GV-VD1540-
1.3 System Requirements The following is minimum system requirements for the server to run the GV-Backup Center. Minimum System Requirements OS 32-bit Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / Server 2008 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 CPU Core 2 Duo, E6600, 2.4 GHz Memory 2 x 2 GB Dual Channels Hard Disk 1 GB DirectX 9.0c Software .Net Framework 3.5 Browser Internet Explorer 7.x Hardware External or Internal GV-USB Dongle Note: To download .
1 Introduction 1.4 Network and HDD Requirements for GV-IP Devices The server’s backup speed and transmitting capacity vary depending on the number of Gigabit connections. The number of Gigabit network cards required to receive 200 GV-IP Devices and to support remote access of backed up data are listed below according to the resolution of the source video. Also note the maximum number of hosts supported by a single hard disk to calculate the number of hard disks required.
The deployment of Gigabit connections for backing up and accessing database is suggested as illustrated below. Ensure to run every Gigabit connection on a different network in order to reduce the lag on any network connection.
Introduction 1 1.5 Requirements for Connecting to GV-Recording Server When GV-Backup Center connects with GV-Recording Server, it will back up the recordings of all the channels connected to the GV-Recording Server. Each GV-Backup Center supports up to 3 units of GV-Recording Server, with each GV-Recording Server being connected under an independent LAN.
Maximum Bit Rate Supported by GV-Recording Server (based on 128 Ch) To back up the recordings of 128 channels, it is required to meet the maximum bit rate supported by the GV-Recording Server and the maximum number of channels assigned to a single hard disk. Bit Rate unit: Mbps Res. 1.3 MP 2.0 MP 3.0 MP 10 Codec Round-the-Clock and Motion Detection Clip Time Bit Rate / Ch Max. Ch per HDD Recommended HDD requirements 1 min 5.39 7 Ch 1 TB 7200RPM HDD x 19 (SATA3) 5 min 5.82 7 Ch 1 min 5.
1 Introduction Maximum Channels Supported by GV-Recording Server (based on 30 fps) To back up the recordings with full 30 fps, it is required to meet the maximum number of channels supported by the GV-Recording Server and the maximum number of channels assigned to a single hard disk. Res. 1.3 MP 2.0 MP 3.0 MP Codec Clip Time FPS Total Ch 1 min 30 5 min Round-the-Clock and Motion Detection Max.
1.6 Data Transfer Time between Different Network Types When the data is transmitted from the GV-IP Devices to the GV-Backup Center, the data transfer time will vary between different network types. The following test is conducted on the GV-Compact DVR V2 to transmit one-day data through WiFi wireless (802.11n) and 10/100 Ethernet LAN. The test is based on these conditions: GV-IP Device: GV-Compact DVR V2 Video Size: 720 x 480 Data Size: 81.
2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation The GV-Backup Center program may be installed on a separate computer or the same computer with the GV-System, but it is recommended to install on a dedicated computer. Before installing the GV-Backup Center, you need to plug the GV-USB Dongle to the computer, and then install the dongle driver and Microsoft .Net Framework. You can install the driver and the GV-Backup Center from Software DVD or GeoVision Website. Downloading from Software DVD 1.
3. To install GV-Backup Center, select the Video Management Software tab, find the Primary Applications section and click the Download icon Center. of GV-Backup Figure 2-1 4. To download and install .Net Framework 3.5, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/enus/download/details.aspx?id=21. Note: If you are a user of Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, see How to install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 in Appendix C before proceeding to next step.
3 Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started The GV-Backup Center is a dedicated computer on a network that stores backup copies of recordings from GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices. The GV-Backup Center allows you to access those backup data anywhere through a Web browser. 3.1 Starting the GV-Backup Center To start the GV-Backup Center, follow these steps: 1. Run GV-Backup Center. The first-time user will be prompted to enter a password.
3.2 Connecting GV-IP Devices You need to configure the GV-IP Devices in order to back up data to the GV-Backup Center remotely over a network. Different backup schedules are definable on each GV-IP Devices. You can also configure up to two GV-Backup Centers in case of the primary center failure. Whenever the primary GV-Backup Center fails, the second GV-Backup Center takes over the connection from GV-IP Devices, providing uninterrupted backup services. 1.
3 Getting Started 8. Select Resend all files in case of the network interruption. After the network is recovered, all the missing data will be resent to the GV-Backup Center again. 9. If there is the other GV-Backup Center for failover support, select Automatic Failover Support and type its connection information. 10. Optionally set up the schedule to back up data to the GV-Backup Center. 11. Click Apply to start the connection.
3.2.1 Setting Backup Frequency The backup is created soon after the recordings are stored to the hard drive of GV-IP Devices. Therefore, the backup frequency is based on the Split Interval setting for time length of each event file on the GV-IP Devices. You can specify the backup frequency between 1 and 5 minutes.
3 Getting Started 3.3 Connecting GV-System You need to configure the GV-System in order to back up the recordings to the GV-Backup Center remotely over a network. 1. In the main screen of GV-System, click the Network button and select Connect to Backup Center. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-5 2. Type IP address or domain name of GV-Backup Center. 3. Type User Name and Password to log onto the GV-Backup Center.
5. Click OK. The login information is added. Figure 3-6 6. Click Advanced Settings. a. Specify the interval between each connection retry when connection is interrupted. b. Select Enable Compacting Backup Video File when you need to compact the recorded video files before backing up to GV-Backup Center. • If the recorded video is compressed with H.264 codec, it’ll be compacted into key frames only.
3 Getting Started Ensure Data Service on the GV-Backup Center has been enabled, otherwise the connection attempt will fail. When the connection is established, you can see the online DVR icon on the GV-Backup Center, as the example below. Figure 3-8 Note: 1. 2. The round-the-clock events will be resent and backed up to the GV-Backup Center when the connection to GV-Backup Center is disabled and later enabled on the GVSystem.
3. To back up input trigger events recorded on the GV-System, make sure to select Register Input Event for each input device (Configure button > Accessories > I/O Device > I/O Application).
3 Getting Started 3.4 Connecting GV-Recording Server You need to configure the GV-Recording Server in order to back up recordings to the GVBackup Center remotely over a network. Note: The recordings of all the channels connected to the GV-Recording Server will be backed up to the GV-Backup Center. To ensure system performance, it is required to meet the maximum bit rate or channel numbers supported by GV-Recording Server, the necessary hard disk numbers and network deployment. For details, see section 1.
3.5 The Main Screen of GV-Backup Center 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-14 No Name Description 1 Host List Displays connected GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices. 2 Storage Window Displays the storage drives and space information. 3 4 24 File Transfer Window Server Window Displays the information and progress of file transferring. Displays the server information of GV-Backup Center.
3 No Name Getting Started Description Enables and disables the following GV-Backup Center services: Data Service: Enables connection to GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices. 5 Service Web Service: Enables access to the GV-Backup Center’s Web interface. ViewLog Service: Enables remote access to the backup recordings on the GV-Backup Center. 6 Browse Links to the Web interface of GV-Backup Center. 7 Tools Accesses the advanced settings.
3.6 Assigning Backup Locations The backup location is where the recordings from GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices will be stored on the GV-Backup Center. You can assign different backup locations for each GV-IP Device, GV-Recording Server and GV-System to back up its own recordings. The default backup location is at C:\BackupSvr. IMPORTANT: 1. For the number of GV-System and GV-IP Cameras supported by every hard disk, see 1.4 Network and HDD Requirements for GV-System and GV-IP Devices.
3 4. Getting Started To assign a disk for the host, right-click one host on the Host List, and select Host Setting. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-16 5. Select Use First Available Storage in Storage Setting to use the first available disk as the backup location for the host. Otherwise, select A Specified Storage and select one disk to be the backup location for the host. 6. Click OK.
3.7 Setting E-Mail Notifications The supervisor can be warned by e-mail messages when any disk space falls below certain threshold, any GV-System, GV-Recording Server or GV-IP Device is disconnected with the GV-Backup Center or file transfer fails. For the e-mail alert function, follow the steps below to set up the mail server first. 3.7.1 Setting Mail Server 1. Click Tools from the menu bar, select Setting and click E-Mail. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-17 2.
3 Getting Started [SMTP Server Setting] Keep the default port 25 which is common for most SMTP servers. However webmail providers such as Yahoo and Hotmail generally use different SMTP port. In this case, check with e-mail providers for SMTP port number. Select SSL if the SMTP server requires the SSL authentication for connection. 3.7.
2. Click the Notification tab. This dialog box appears. Figure 3-18 3. To send e-mail alerts when the host is disconnected from the GV-Backup Center, select Send E-Mail Notification when disconnected. 4. To send e-mail alerts when the file transfer from the host fails, select Send E-Mail Notification when file transfer fails. 5. 30 Click OK.
4 Configuring the GV-Backup Center Chapter 4 Configuring the GV-Backup Center To access more settings of GV-Backup Center, click Tools from the menu bar and select Setting or UPnP Port Mapping Setting. This chapter describes these advanced settings: General Setup, Account, Storage, Database, E-Mail, File Transfer and UPnP Port Mapping. 4.1 General Settings The General Settings allow you to configure the communication ports of GV-Backup Center and automatic startup services.
Auto Start Service: Automatically enables the remote playback service once the GVBackup Center is started. [Web Server] Listen Port: The HTTP port allows connecting the GV-Backup Center to the Web. Auto Start Service: Automatically enables remote access to the Web interface of GVBackup Center once the GV-Backup Center is started. Auto startup after login Windows: Automatically starts the GV-Backup Center after Windows startup.
4 Configuring the GV-Backup Center 4.3 Storage Settings The Storage Settings allow you to specify the backup locations, free space limit and low free space alerts. Figure 4-3 [Storage] In the Storage list, select the disks to be storage locations. Alert when the disk’s free space is less than xx GB: When any disk space is less than the specified limit, e-mail alerts will be sent to warn you. See 3.7.2 Setting E-Mail Alerts.
IMPORTANT: 1. For the number of GV-System and GV-IP Cameras supported by every hard disk, see 1.4 Network and HDD Requirements for GV-System and GV-IP Devices. For GVRecording Server, see 1.5 Requirements for Connecting to GV-Recording Server. 2. It is recommended to install one hard disk for every 50 connected GV-Video Server and GV-Compact DVR due to the data transfer limit of the hard disk. For the maximum of 200 connected GV-Video Server and GV-Compact DVR, you need to install at least 4 hard disks. 4.
4 Configuring the GV-Backup Center 4.6 File Transfer Settings The File Transfer Settings allow you to configure file backup schedule and transfer time for all the connected hosts of GV-System and GV-IP Devices. To configure for a specific host, see Configuring File Transfer Settings for A Specific Host later in this section. Note: Currently, the file transfer settings are not supported for the GV-Recording Server.
2. Click the arrow button before Time Span and select Modify. Figure 4-6 3. In this dialog box, select the Camera that you want to back up its recordings, specify Time Span in which time period of recordings to be transferred, and select Events that you want to back up all event files, or Motion and/or I/O trigger events only. Figure 4-7 4. Click OK. The backup settings are created. 5. To define another backup rule, click the Figure 4-8 36 button. A new Time Span is created.
4 6. Configuring the GV-Backup Center Click the arrow button, select Modify and follow the step 3 to define the backup rule. [Holidays] In this tab, you can define up to 10 backup rules for non-working days, which include which non-working day, which camera and which type of recording to be transferred to the GV-Backup Center. For how to set up a rule, see the instructions in the above [Working Days].
4.7 UPnP Port Mapping Settings The GV-Backup Center supports UPnP technology (Universal Plug and Play) to allow automatic port configuration to your router. In order for UPnP to be enabled, the following requirements must be met: z Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later z Windows operating system has been configured to use UPnP. See Enabling UPnP in Windows XP in Appendix. z UPnP has been enabled on your router. For this setting, consult your router’s documentation.
5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser Chapter 5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser After the GV-Backup Center service is started, the backup data are accessible through network. Note: For remote viewing through network, Internet Explorer 7.0 or later is required. 5.1 Accessing the Web Interface To access the GV-Backup Center through the network, ensure the Web Service (No. 5, Figure 3-14) on the GV-Backup Center has been enabled; otherwise the access to the web browser will fail. 1.
4. Click Login. The web page similar to the following example is now displayed in your browser.
5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser 5.2 Tree Menu On the left side of the Web interface, you can see the tree menu. Figure 5-3 Backup Center This category is for searching the whole backup data on the GV-Backup Center by certain criteria. System Event List Query: Searches the system-related events of GV-Backup Center. Login/Logout Query: Searches the login and logout events during a specified period of time.
5.3 System Event List Query The System Event List Query page shows a list of system-related events for a selected period of time. The System Event List Query in the Backup Center category (see 5.2 Tree Menu) allows you to access the File Transfer events of GV-Backup Center. The System Event List Query in the Video Server category (see 5.2 Tree Menu) provides the system events of GV-System, GV-Recording Server and GV-IP Devices, such as Reboot, Video Lost and etc. To define search criteria: 1.
5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser 5.4 Login and Logout Query If you want to know which user accounts have logged into the GV-Backup Center, GVSystem, GV-Recording Server or GV-IP Devices during a specified period of time, the Login/Logout Query page can give you answer. To define search criteria: 1. In the Backup Device section, select one GV-Backup Center or Select All. 2. In the Login Device section, select desired hosts or Select All. 3.
5.5 Monitor Event List Query The Monitor Event List Query page helps you locate the desired events during a specified period of time. The query results contain video preview and clip for further identification. To see video preview or clip, ensure ViewLog Service on the GV-Backup Center is enabled. To define search criteria: 1. In the Camera section, click desired hosts to display the contained cameras. Then select desired cameras. 2. In the Event Type section, select one type of event or Select All. 3.
5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser 5.6 Analysis by Event Count The Analysis by Event Count page shows the relative number of event types for a selected period of time. The search results can be displayed in three graph types: Bar, Pie and Line. To define search criteria: 1. In the Camera section, click desired hosts to display the contained cameras. Then select desired cameras. 2. In the Event Type section, select one type of event or Select All. 3.
5.7 Analysis by Event File Size The Analysis by Event File Size page shows the relative file size of all events for a selected period of time. The search results can be displayed in three graph types: Bar, Pie and Line. To define search criteria, see 5.7 Analysis by Event Count. For the example below, we set Select All as Event Type and select Bar Graph to display search results. The Bar Graph shows the relative file size of all events. The horizontal axis displays the type of event.
5 Accessing the Backup Data Using a Web Browser 5.8 Analysis by Time The Analysis by Time page shows the relative number of all events by year, month or date. This analysis is useful to determine the peak time of events. To define search criteria, see 5.7 Analysis by Event Count. For the example below, we select All Cameras, select By Day as Period Type, specify the date as March 31, 2010, and select Pie Graph to display search results.
5.9 Analysis of File Size by Time The Analysis of File Size by Time page shows the relative file size of all events by year, month or date. The search results can be displayed in three graph types: Bar, Pie and Line. To define search criteria, see 5.7 Analysis by Event Count. For the example below, we select All Cameras, select By Day as Period Type, specify the date as March 31, 2010, and select Line Graph to display search results.
6 Remote Playback Chapter 6 Remote Playback The files backed up in the GV-Backup Center can be played back remotely using the GVRemote ViewLog. For the remote playback to work, ensure ViewLog Service on the GV-Backup Center has been enabled. Note: To remotely play back recordings, you can also use the Monitor Event List Query page on the Web interface of GV-Backup Center. See 5.5 Monitor Event List Query. To install and run the GV-Remote ViewLog, follow the steps below. 1.
6.1 Configuring Address Book 1. On the main screen, click the Tools button and select Address Book. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-1 2. Click the Add GV-Backup Center button . This dialog box appears. Figure 6-2 3. Type the IP address of the GV-Backup Center. Keep the default connection port 5552 or modify if necessary. 4. Type the ID and password of the GV-Backup Center user account.
6 6. Remote Playback Click OK. The GV-Backup Center is now added to the address book. Figure 6-3 7. Expand the device list under the GV-Backup Center List, right-click the desired IP device and select Connect. Login ID and password are required if you did not click Remember Account in Step 4.
8. In the Remote ViewLog player, the recorded events of connected IP device are listed for playback.
6 Remote Playback 6.2 Connecting through Remote ViewLog Service 1. On the main screen, click the Tools button and select Remote ViewLog Service. This dialog box appears. Figure 6-6 2. Type the IP address, login ID and password of the GV- Backup Center. Keep the default port 5552 or modify it if necessary. 3. In the Host Type, select GV-Server. 4. Click Connect. The recorded files of the GV-Backup Center are ready for playback.
Specifications Number of hosts 200 units of GV-IP Devices; OR 12 units of GV-System (32 ch per unit); OR 3 units of GV-Recording Server (128 ch per unit) Number of user accounts 100 in total including Supervisors and Users Backup schedule Yes (for GV-System and GV-IP Devices) Backup rules 10 rules for working and non-working days independently for GV-System and GV-IP Devices Resuming backup after losing connection to hosts Yes E-mail alert Low disk space, disconnection, file transfer failure Dis
Appendix Appendix A. Enabling UPnP in Windows XP 1. Go to Windows Start, click the Start button, select Settings, and select Network Connections. This window appears. 2. Right-click one Local Area Connection, select Properties, and click the Advanced tab. This dialog box appears. 3. Click the Settings tab, and click Exceptions tab. This dialog box appears. 4.
B. Modifying Port Number for running GV-Backup Center on the same computer with GV-System Since the GV-Backup Center and the WebCam Server of GV-System use the same HTTP port number of 80 to connect to the Web, it is required to modify the port number of either GV-Backup Center or WebCam Server if both are run on the same computer.
Appendix C. Installing .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 Follow the steps below to manually install .Net Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. Windows Server 2012: 1. Open Server Manager from the Start menu. 2. Click Dashboard from the tree list on the left and click Add roles and features.
3. Click Features from the tree list on the left and select .Net Framework 3.5 Features. 4. Select .Net Framework 3.5 (include 2.0 and 3.0) and click the Install button.
Appendix Window 8 1. Click Control Panel from the Start menu. 2. Click the Programs icon. 3. Select Turn Windows features on or off under the Programs and Features title. 4. Select .Net Framework 3.5 (includes .Net 2.0 and 3.0) and click the OK button.
