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Managed Storage Unit
Setup and Maintenance Guide
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Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or modify the specification of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Contents
Dedicated Micros MSU (Managed Storage Unit) ...3
Installing the MSU ...4
Maintaining the MSU ...5
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Dedicated Micros MSU
(Managed Storage Unit)
The MSU (Managed Storage Unit) has an array of five Hard Disk Drives mounted in a lockable drawer in a neatly styled unit. There are dedicated fans for each disk to provide the optimal, stable operating environment to prolong disk life. Constant monitoring of disk SMART parameters will enable warnings of potential problems; therefore allowing maintenance to be scheduled to prevent potential disk failure.
The disks and fans are all field servicable. This manual details the servicing operation. The MSU is available in the following sizes;
• 5.0 TB MSU (5*1000 GB drives) • 3.75 TB MSU (5*750 GB drives) • 2.5 TB MSU (5*500 GB drives) • 1.25 TB MSU (5*250 GB drives)
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Installing the MSU
The MSU requires two connections.1) Use the enclosed cable to connect between SATA sockets on the rear of the DVR and the MSU. If using a different cable to that supplied, it is recomended that it be no longer than one metre.
2) The MSU has an internal power supply unit. Connect the mains lead to the unit and then to the wall socket, or to a fused spur connection. To be compliant with wiring regulations in some countries; an Alarm/Security device should be connected to a fused spur and not a wall outlet socket (check local regulations before installation).).
Installing The Config File on the DVR
1) To successfully link the MSU to the DVR, the MSU Config file must be installed on the DVR. The Config file can be located on the MSU Configuration CD which accompanies the unit.
Either:
Insert the CD containing the config file (vidcfg.ini) into the CD drive of the DVR and select the software upgrade option via the DVR’s Configuration menus.
Or:
Extract the the vidcfg.ini file and copy into the /etc directory of the DVR via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client software i.e. Core FTP.
2) Reboot the DVR.
IMPORTANT: To successfully install the config file, the DVR may require a software upgrade.
Please ensure the software versions (or higher) listed below are installed:
SD Range Application 4.2 (20.14)
DV-IP Server 4.3 (22.0)
DV-IP RT 4.3 (22.0)
DV-IP HD 4.3 (22.0)
Note: DVR software upgrades can be downloaded via the Dedicated Micros website
(dedicatedmicros.com).
Front Panel Display
The front panel displays the following LEDs.
Power: Indicated power is connected to the MSU. Link: Indicates SATA link is active.
Alarm: Warns of internal faults detected by the unit. Offline: For Future Use.
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Maintaining the MSU
Opening the MSU
1)
2) Lower the front flap on the MSU.
3) Use the provided key to unlock the Draw.
Open the hinged front left flap and release the transportation screw.
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43) Pull the drawer open.5) The drawer is mounted on two sliding runners. These runners have a securing catch which needs to be released before the drawer will close.
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Replacing a Hard Drive
Procedure
1) Follow the steps detailed in the section ‘Opening the MSU’
2) Identify the hard drive to be removed. Each hard Drive is secured by four screws. Remove the screws and lift the hard drive up. Retain the screws.
3) The SATA and power connection are incorporated into one plug. Remove the plug from the back of the drive.
4) Replace the hard drive with a replacement unit from Dedicated Micros. Secure the hard drive using the previously removed screws.
Note: Remember the catch on the drawer slider needs to be unlatched to allow the drawer to
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Technical Specification
PART NUMBER MSUA1T25 MSUA2T5 MSUA3T75 MSUA5T0STORAGE
(UNFORMATTED) 1.25TB 2.5TB 3.75TB 5.0TB
FORMAT 5 x 250GB HDD 5 x 500GB HDD 5 x 750GB HDD 5 x 1.0TB HDD DVR INTERFACE SATA
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL Intelligent individual disk cooling POwER SUPPLy 1 x 200W Internal
HEALTH
MONITORING Continuous (Disk and Cooling fans)
MAINTENANCE Field maintainable HDD and fans with front panel access AC INPUT VOLTAGE 120v (60HZ) / 240v (50HZ): Selectable OPERATING TEMPERATURE 5°C-45°C OPERATING HUMIDITy 5%-85% Non-Condensing CONFIGURATION 2U Rack Mount
DIMENSION (MM) 89mm (H) x 440mm (W) x 537mm (D)
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