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Vess A-Series

Storage Server Appliance

Vess A8120

Product Manual

Version 1.0

Vess A8120 Series Storage Appliance for Video Surveillance

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SuperTrak, FastTrak, VessRAID, Vess, PerfectPATH, PerfectRAID, SATA150, ULTRA133, VTrak S3000, BackTrak, Hyper-

Cache, HyperCache-R, HyperCache-W, DeltaScan and GreenRAID are registered or pending trademarks of PROMISE

Technology, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Informa-

tion regarding products, services and offerings may be superseded by subsequent documents and are subject to change

without notice. For the latest information and specications regarding PROMISE Technology, Inc. and any of its offerings

or services, please contact your local PROMISE ofce or the corporate headquarters. Visit www.PROMISE.com for more

information on PROMISE products.

Important data protection information

You should back up all data before installing any drive controller or storage peripheral. PROMISE Technology is not re-

sponsible for any loss of data resulting from the use, disuse or misuse of this or any other PROMISE Technology product.

Notice

Although PROMISE Technology has attempted to ensure the accuracy of the content of this document; it is possible

that this document may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical, or other errors. PROMISE Technology assumes no

liability for any error in this publication, and for damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise,

that may result from such error, including, but not limited to loss of data or prots.

PROMISE Technology provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, includ-

ing, but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. The published information in

the manual is subject to change without notice. PROMISE Technology reserves the right to make changes in the product

design, layout, and driver revisions without notication to its users. This version of this document supersedes all previous

versions.

Recommendations

In this Product Manual, the appearance of products made by other companies, including but not limited to software,

servers, and disk drives, is for the purpose of illustration and explanation only. PROMISE Technology does not recom-

mend, endorse, prefer, or support any product made by another manufacturer.

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About this guide

This Product Manual describes how to setup, use, and maintain the Vess A8120.

This manual includes a full table of contents, chapter task lists, and numerous cross-references to help you nd the

specic information you are looking for.

This manual includes are four levels of notices:

Warning

A Warning noties you of probable equipment damage

or loss of data, or the possibility of physical injury, and

how to avoid them.

Caution

A Caution informs you of possible equipment damage or loss of data

and how to avoid them.

Important

An Important message calls attention to an essential step or point

required to complete a task, including things often missed.

Note

A Note provides helpful information such as hints or alternative ways of

doing a task.

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Regulatory compliance identication numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certications and identication, this product has been assigned a unique

regulatory model number. The regulatory model number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all

required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer

to this regulatory model number. The regulatory model number is not the marketing name or model number of the

product.

Compliance information

Global notice for Class A equipment

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

Warning

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment

could cause radio interference.

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sAfety informAtion

Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric

shock, re, and damage to the equipment, observe all precautions included in this guide.

You must become familiar with the safety information in this guide before you install, operate, or service PROMISE

products.

Use environment

• Make sure that the area in which you install the equipment is properly ventilated and climate

controlled. The operate normally in the temperature of 5 º C – 40º C and relative humidity of 10% –

95%.

• Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on

the electrical rating label of the equipment.

• Never use the equipment in a wet location.

Chassis

• Do not block or cover the openings to the equipment.

• Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment. Dangerous voltages might be present.

• Conductive foreign objects can produce a short circuit and cause re, electric shock, or damage to your

equipment.

• Lift equipment using both hands and with your knees bent.

Power Cords

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Use an approved power cord. If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your

PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC. authorized service provider.

• If you have not been provided with a power cord for your product or for any AC-powered option intended for

your product, purchase a power cord that is approved for use in your country.

• You must use a power cord rated for your product and for the voltage and current marked on the electrical

ratings label of the product. The voltage and current rating of the cord must be greater than the voltage and

current rating marked on the product.

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• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

• Do not place objects on AC power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one might accidentally step on or

trip over them.

•

Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing the equipment.

EquipmEnt modifications

Do not make mechanical modications to the system. PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC. is not responsible for the

regulatory compliance of PROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC. equipment that has been modied.

EquipmEnt REpaiRs and sERvicing

The installation of internal options and routine maintenance and service of this equipment should be performed

by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment

containing hazardous energy levels.

• Do not exceed the level of repair specied in the procedures in the product documentation. Improper repairs

can create a safety hazard.

• Remove all watches, rings, or loose jewelry when working before removing covers and touching internal

components.

• Do not use conductive tools that could bridge live parts.

• Use gloves when you remove or replace internal components; they can become hot to the touch.

If the equipment sustains damage requiring service, disconnect the equipment from the AC electrical outlet and

refer servicing to an authorized service provider. Examples of damage requiring service include:

– The power cord, extension cord, or plug has been damaged.

– Liquid has been spilled on the equipment or an object has fallen into the product.

– The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.

– The equipment has been dropped or damaged.

– The equipment does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.

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Caution

To avoid hand contact with an electrical hazard, do not remove

more than one drive carrier a time” or the equivalent.

About this guide �� iii

sAfety informAtion �� v

EquipmEnt modifications ��vi

equipment repAirs And servicing ��vi

introduction �� 1

shipping Box contEnts �� 1

spEcifications�� 2

sErvEr systEm ovErviEw �� 4

system components �� 4

internAl feAtures �� 5

reAr pAnel �� 7

psu LEd�� 8

front control pAnel buttons And leds�� 9

powEr Button�� 9

powEr LEd�� 10

uid LEd�� 10

systEm hEaLth LEd �� 10

hdd activity LEd �� 10

Lan LEd �� 10

stAtus leds�� 10

disk drivE LEds�� 11

sEtup task List �� 12

tAsk 1: unpAck device �� 12

tAsk 2: mounting vess A8120 in ArAck�� 12

tAsk 2: mounting vess A8120 in ArAck�� 13

tAsk 3: instAll hArd disk drives �� 16

tAsk 4: mAnAgement connection�� 19

managEmEnt path - on sitE kEyBoard and monitor �� 19

managEmEnt path - nEtwork connEction�� 20

tAsk 5: connecting the power�� 21

powEr onvEss a8120 systEm �� 21

front panEL LEds�� 22

tAsk 6: Access operAting system gui �� 23

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dEvicE maintEnancE �� 24

before you begin �� 24

instaLLing procEdurEs�� 25

server top cover �� 25

rEmoving thE sErvEr top covErs �� 26

instaLLing thE sErvEr top covEr�� 27

power supply�� 28

instaLLing and rEmoving thE powEr suppLy�� 28

rEmoving thE powEr suppLy unit �� 29

system fAn �� 30

rEpLacing thE systEm fan�� 30

raid sEtup �� 31

creAte rAid volume �� 32

delete volume �� 38

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intRoduction

The Vess A8120 can perform one of three roles on the surveillance network: Management Server, Recording

Server or AI Server (requires hardware modication). As a management server, the Vess A8120 can run your

preferred VMS software to manage the surveillance network, including VMS specic plug-ins to monitor PROMISE

storage hardware. As a recording server, the system is used to manage the storage hardware and video data

collected. Finally, with a hardware modication (graphics card addition), the Vess A8120 can run AI functions for

facial recognition, tracking, contact tracing and other AI functions as they become available on the market.

Shipping Box ContentS

Carefully unpack the shipping container and check that the following items are included:

• One Vess A8120

• One Accessory Box (includes 2 power cables)

• Sliding rail hardware for rack installation

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