C O N F I G U R A T I O N Endura NSM5200 Series ® Web Configuration C4603M-A (5/09)
Video Quality Caution FRAME RATE NOTICE REGARDING USER-SELECTED OPTIONS Pelco systems are capable of providing high quality video for both live viewing and playback. However, the systems can be used in lower quality modes, which can degrade picture quality, to allow for a slower rate of data transfer and to reduce the amount of video data stored. The picture quality can be degraded by either lowering the resolution, reducing the picture rate, or both.
Getting Started This manual explains how to configure the Endura® NSM5200 network storage manager (NSM) using a standard Web browser. The NSM5200 can be configured using a web browser on a PC connected to the Endura network or directly connected to each NSM5200. NOTE: Each NSM5200 must be individually configured while connected to the network. If the NSM5200's DHCP address is not available, a default IP address of 172.31.255.254 is programmed into Ethernet port 2.
CONFIGURING CABLE SETUPS If you are connecting directly to each NSM through a laptop, follow the instructions below to connect to Ethernet port 2. If you are connecting to the NSM5200s through a central PC, use the Endura Utilities to find the DHCP address assigned to each NSM5200, and then enter that address in an Internet Explorer session on a PC connected to the Endura network. Configure your cable setups using either a crossover cable or a straight through cable.
STRAIGHT THROUGH CABLE To configure your network settings using a straight through cable (refer to Figure 2): 1. Connect a standard network cable from Ethernet port 1 to the Endura network. 2. Connect one end of the straight through cable to the network connector on the laptop. 3. Connect the other end of the straight through cable to a network switch. 4. Connect a second straight through cable from the network switch to Ethernet Port 2 located on the NSM5200 back panel. 5. Turn on your laptop. 6.
Setting Up the NSM Pools CONFIGURING THE POOL MANAGER Figure 3 displays the setup screen for the Pool Manager. Figure 3. NSM Settings Screen: Configuring the Pool Manager UNIT SETTINGS 1. Select Manager as the Unit Role (if not already selected). 2. Type a user-friendly name in the Unit Name box. This name will appear on the Endura workstation and is a convenient way to identify a specific unit.
NETWORK SETTINGS 1. Select DHCP or Static • DHCP: Select DHCP if you want the network to automatically assign an IP address to the NSM5200. Go to Pool Settings to continue with the Pool Member configuration. • Static: Select Static if you want to assign IP settings manually. Additionally, you will need to assign a unique IP Address for the NSM5200, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address. NOTE: If you change an IP address manually and click the Save button, “Restarting Services, Please Wait...
ADDING CAMERAS TO A STORAGE POOL Prior to assigning cameras to a storage pool, Pelco recommends that camera names and attributes are configured using the WS5000. Each camera is assigned to one NSM at a time. Once assigned, the camera is seen only in that NSM’s associated pool. If the camera is removed from the associated pool, it becomes visible to all NSMs and can be reassigned. 1. Click the NSM Pool button (refer to Figure 5). a.
CONFIGURING A POOL MEMBER Figure 6 displays the setup screen for the Pool. NOTE: Reconnect your cable connections for each Pool Member before configuring the settings (refer to Configuring Cable Setups on page 4). Figure 6. Configuring a Pool Member UNIT SETTINGS 1. Select Member as the Unit Role. 2. Type a user-friendly name in the Unit Name box. NETWORK SETTINGS 1. Select DHCP or Static. • DHCP: Select DHCP if you want the network to automatically assign an IP address to the NSM5200.
POOL SETTINGS 1. Type the failover static IP address, or the domain name that was configured on the Pool Manager, in the Manager Address box. 2. Type the key that is generated on the manager unit in the Manager Key box, and then click Validate Key to verify that the key was entered correctly. If correct, the Pool Name entered on the Manager unit is displayed. NOTES: • The Pool Name is assigned through the Pool Manager. • To remove a member from the pool, click the Remove From Pool button. 3.
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.
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