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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 51.1 About this Manual 51.2 Conventions in this Manual 51.3 VRM Video Recording Manager 51.3.1 VRM Functions 61.3.2 VRM Server 71.3.3 VRM Configurator 71.3.4 VRM and Archive Player 7

2 Installation 92.1 Requirements 92.1.1 VRM Server 92.1.2 VRM Monitor 102.1.3 VRM Configurator 102.1.4 Other Programs and Hardware 102.2 Installation CD 112.3 Program Start 112.3.1 VRM Server and VRM Monitor 112.3.2 VRM Configurator 122.4 Deinstallation 13

3 Licensing 143.1 Acquiring the Installation Code 143.2 Requesting Activation Keys 153.3 Entering Activation Keys 16

4 VRM Configurator 184.1 Procedure 184.2 Program Start 194.3 User Interface 214.3.1 Main Menu 224.3.2 Work Areas 234.3.3 Toolbar 24

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4.4 Configuring the System 254.4.1 Device Allocator 254.4.2 Clearing Device Allocations 274.4.3 Adding iSCSI Systems 284.4.4 Removing iSCSI Systems 294.5 System Work Area 294.5.1 System Parent Node 294.5.2 System Parent Node Settings 304.5.3 Storage Systems Main Node 334.5.4 iSCSI System Settings 354.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings 374.5.6 Devices Main Node 394.5.7 VRM Storage Management 444.5.8 Recording Preferences 484.6 Cameras Work Area 494.7 User Groups Work Area 524.8 Automatic Network Replenishment 54

5 VRM Monitor 575.1 Calling Up the Module 575.2 System 585.2.1 Overview 585.2.2 Info 585.2.3 Logs 585.2.4 Jobs 595.3 Cameras 595.3.1 Overview 595.3.2 Replay 605.4 Drives 61

6 Archive Player 626.1 Archive Player and VRM System 626.2 Backup with Archive Player 63

Index 64

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1 Introduction

1.1 About this ManualThis manual is intended for persons responsible for setting up, configuring and using the VRM Video Recording Manager application. The manual describes the setup and operation processes.

1.2 Conventions in this ManualIn this manual, the following symbols and notations are used to draw attention to special situations:

Terms that you can find in the program, such as menu options or commands, are written in bold.

1.3 VRM Video Recording ManagerYou use VRM Video Recording Manager to organize video recordings in a CCTV system. This involves recording video sequences that are provided in the system by a sender (for example a Dinion IP camera or VIP X1600) on iSCSI RAID arrays. The recordings can be replayed, exported and burnt to CD or DVD using the Archive Player program (version 3.0 and above). Archive Player also offers the option to back up video data within a system managed by VRM.

CAUTION! Security instructions where non-compliance can result in loss of data are marked with this symbol.

NOTICE! This symbol indicates special features and provides tips and information for easier, more convenient use of the software.

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1.3.1 VRM FunctionsThe application comprises three modules:– VRM Server– VRM Monitor– VRM ConfiguratorThe VRM Server module runs as a service under Microsoft Windows. This is where the configuration details and system settings are managed, and it also acts as a centralized service for the communication of individual modules. The VRM Monitor module is provided to monitor the VRM system. The module is automatically installed together with VRM Server. This is where information about the connected BVIP devices (Bosch Video over IP) and storage systems, as well as about the recordings, is displayed.The VRM Configurator program is used to set up the VRM system. Access to the VRM system is only permitted for users who log on using a valid user ID. Different types of access privilege may be granted.VRM Configurator enables direct access to the settings of the connected devices and cameras. The recording type (time-controlled or alarm-controlled recording, video quality etc.) is specified in the sender and/or camera settings via VRM Configurator.Recordings managed by the VRM system can be played back, exported and, if necessary, burnt to CD or DVD using the Archive Player program. Recordings can be backed up with Archive Player. Archive Player is incorporated into the VRM system using the Configuration Manager program, which is also included with the scope of delivery. Each of these programs comes complete with comprehensive documentation that provides configuration and operation details.

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1.3.2 VRM ServerThe VRM Server service is installed on a Windows platform. No additional Web servers or any of the following applications from VIDOS Pro Suite may be installed on the platform:– VIDOS Server– VIDOS-NVR– VIDOS Monitor WallIt is advisable to install VRM Server on a dedicated platform.To enable monitoring of the VRM system, you can access the VRM Monitor module from any computer in the network via an HTML browser.

1.3.3 VRM ConfiguratorThe VRM Configurator program is used to set up and adjust the VRM system. The program can be installed on one or more Windows PCs that provide network access to the computer on which VRM Server has been started.Using this program, you specify which cameras and senders will have their recordings managed using the VRM system, as well as the iSCSI storage systems on which the recordings will be stored.VRM Configurator provides an interface to all connected cameras and senders. This makes it possible to stipulate recording parameters and other settings directly from this program.VRM Configurator allows you to create users who may belong to various user groups with different rights. Only users who are set up here can access the system settings and the recordings managed in the VRM system.

1.3.4 VRM and Archive PlayerRecordings managed by the VRM system can be replayed using both VRM Monitor and Archive Player . This program provides you with a comprehensive range of search functions and trick mode replay. If you select the appropriate recording parameters, you can analyze the recordings using various motion detection algorithms (Video Content Analysis).

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Furthermore, you can license the program's export and backup function and then export and back up recordings, and burn them to CD or DVD for an alternative purpose.

Archive Player is incorporated into the VRM system using the Configuration Manager program, which is also included with the scope of delivery.

NOTICE! This VRM version is supported by Archive Player version 3.0 and above. Please refer to the release letter on the installation CD for details on the compatible version.

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2 Installation

2.1 RequirementsPlease observe the following minimum requirements for installation.

2.1.1 VRM ServerThe VRM Server service is installed on a Windows platform. No additional Web servers or any of the following applications from VIDOS Pro Suite may be installed on the platform:– VIDOS Server– VIDOS-NVR– VIDOS Monitor WallIt is advisable to install VRM Server on a dedicated platform.

Operating system Windows 2000 ServerWindows 2003 Server R2 Std Edition (32-bit)

CPU Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5110 (1.60 GHz, 1066 FSB) toQuad-Core Intel Xeon Processor E5430 (2.66 GHz, 1,333 FSB)

RAM 1 GB or more

Graphics card VGA or SVGA-compatible

Network adapter 1 Gbps

Installation Windows administrator rights

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2.1.2 VRM MonitorVRM Monitor is an HTML-based interface for monitoring the VRM system. The module is automatically installed together with VRM Server. The following are required to use the module properly:

2.1.3 VRM ConfiguratorVRM Configurator is installed along with VRM Server. The program can also be installed on other PCs with network access to the computer on which VRM Server has been started and to the devices that are to be managed.

2.1.4 Other Programs and HardwareVideo data is stored exclusively on iSCSI RAID arrays.Archive Player allows you to replay recordings managed in the VRM system. The program is integrated into the VRM system using Configuration Manager .For notes on installation requirements, refer to the applicable documentation supplied.

Browser Microsoft Internet Explorerfrom Version 6.0


Software DirectX 9.0c / MPEG ActiveX

Operating system Windows XP Professional SP2Windows XP Professional 64-bit

CPU Pentium IV, 2.0 GHz to max. Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Processor, 3.0 GHz or Intel Core 2 Quad Q95502.83 GHz CPU

RAM 256 MB or more

Graphics card VGA or SVGA-compatible


Software DirectX 9.0c

Installation Windows administrator rights



2.2 Installation CD1. Close all other applications before beginning the

installation.2. Insert the installation CD into the computer's CD-ROM

drive. The CD runs automatically.If the CD does not run automatically, open the index.html page from the root.

3. Select the required language for the user interface.4. Under Installation, click the

VRM Video Recording Manager entry.The installation assistant opens and takes you through the installation.

5. When installing individual components, several installation processes will run one after the other where necessary.

When selecting components, a description for each one is displayed when you hover the mouse cursor over them.During installation, you will be prompted to select target directories for the programs. It is advisable to accept the defaults.

2.3 Program Start

2.3.1 VRM Server and VRM MonitorThe Video Recording Manager service is started automatically after installation and every time the computer is started up.Follow the steps below to check that VRM Server has been installed correctly:1. Click Start > Control Panel.2. Select Administrative Tools.3. Select Component Services.4. Select Services (Local).5. Search for the Video Recording Manager entry in the list

of all installed services.The following details must appear here:– Status: Started– Startup Type: Automatic

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Follow the steps below to start VRM Monitor on the computer on which VRM Server is activated:1. Click Start > Programs > Bosch Video Recording Manager

> VRM Monitor.2. Microsoft Internet Explorer is started and the

VRM Monitor start page will be displayed.3. Use the navigation tools on the left-hand side to display

the information you require about the installed VRM system.

You can also monitor the VRM system from any other PC with Microsoft Internet Explorer and network access to the computer on which VRM Server has been started. To do this, enter http:// in the address bar followed by the IP address of the computer on which VRM Server for the required VRM system is activated. If, for example, you wish to see information about the VRM system for which VRM Server is running on the computer with the IP address 160.10.31.128, enter http://160.10.31.128 in the address bar of your Web browser.

2.3.2 VRM ConfiguratorAfter successful installation, you will find the following icon on your desktop:

Start the program by– clicking the icon

or– selecting Bosch Video Recording Manager >

VRM Configurator under Programs in the Start menu.After the program has started, the login dialog box appears to enable you to connect to a server.



2.4 DeinstallationIf you no longer wish to use one of the programs on a computer, you can uninstall the program at any time.

1. Close the program.2. In Windows, go to Start – Control Panel – Add or Remove

Programs.3. Click the corresponding entry and then the Change/

Remove button. Follow the on-screen instructions.

CAUTION! The license for any program requiring one applies to the computer hardware and cannot be used on another computer. Please contact your sales partner if you want to use a license on another computer.

NOTICE! When you uninstall a licensed program and then install an update on the same PC, your license is unaffected.

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3 LicensingOnce installed, the application is licensed for 30 days as a demo version. If you wish to continue using the application once this period has elapsed, you must follow the licensing procedure detailed below.When you purchase VRM Video Recording Manager, you will be provided with an authorization number. This number can be found in an envelope that is included with the scope of delivery or you receive it via e-mail.Using this number and the installation code that you can access via the VRM Configurator program, go to the Bosch Software Licensing Manager Internet platform and generate the activation key.These keys are then entered using VRM Configurator. Once this process is complete, you can use VRM Video Recording Manager permanently in line with terms of the acquired license.

3.1 Acquiring the Installation Code1. Start VRM Configurator. The login dialog box is opened.

There must be a network connection with the computer on which VRM Server has been started.Detailed notes on operating VRM Configurator can be found here: Section 4 VRM Configurator, page 18.

2. Enter the IP address of the computer on which VRM Server has been started. If you have already connected to a particular computer in the past, the address will appear in the dropdown list.

3. Enter your user ID.When using the program for the first time, please log in using the following user ID:– User: srvadmin– Password: <blank>No password is set at the time of delivery. Once you have logged in for the first time, you must set a password for this predefined administrator.

4. Confirm with OK.

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5. Select the System work area.6. Highlight the System parent node in the tree structure.7. Select the License tab from the right-hand side.

8. Make a note of the Installation code entry — the copy-and-paste function is supported.

3.2 Requesting Activation Keys9. Open the following Website from any PC:

https://activation.boschsecurity.com/The Bosch Security Systems Software License Manager user interface will appear. The page appears in English only.

10. If you already have an account, log in.You can create a new account if you wish. The benefit of an account is that you can list all of your previous license activations.Once you have logged in, the welcome dialog will appear.You can also continue the process without logging in.Next, you will see the License Activation screen.

11. Enter the authorization number that you received when you purchased VRM Video Recording Manager.

12. Then click the check mark next to the input window.

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13. The next step is to enter the installation code along with brief information about the installation location. You may also add a comment.This information will assist you later in assigning the activation keys to the device.

14. Click Submit. The activation keys will be displayed.You can copy the keys to the clipboard.

15. You can have the keys e-mailed to you. To do this, click the Email Activation Key link. You will see a dialog box in which you can enter two e-mail addresses for recipients.You can print the page.

3.3 Entering Activation Keys16. Return to VRM Configurator.17. Select the License tab again as described in steps 5 to 8.18. Under Activation key, enter the first activation key

(Activation Key 1) — the copy-and-paste function is supported.

19. Click the Save icon to save the first activation key. 20. Under Activation key, enter the second activation key

(Activation Key 2) — the copy-and-paste function is supported.

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21. Click the Save icon to save the second activation key.

22. Restart the VRM Server service for which you have entered the license (see: Section 2.3.1 VRM Server and VRM Monitor, page 11).VRM Video Recording Manager is now available as a full version.

23. Relevant information about the license is displayed on the License tab in VRM Configurator.

CAUTION! The license applies to the computer on which VRM Server is installed. If you have uninstalled VRM Server and wish to reinstall it on a different computer, you must request new activation keys.

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4 VRM ConfiguratorThe VRM Configurator program is used to set and adjust the VRM system. The program can be installed on any PC with network access to the computer on which VRM Server has been started and to the devices that are to be managed.

4.1 ProcedureThis section provides general information about using the program. Details of individual steps can be found toward the end of the chapter.– First connect to a computer on which VRM Server has been

started. – Select the iSCSI storage system on which the recordings

should be saved.If necessary, use VRM Configurator to configure a storage system.

– Scan the network for senders and cameras. Allocate to the system those devices with recordings that are to be managed in the VRM system.

Only devices in the same subnet will be recognized. BVIP devices in the condition in which they were supplied to you must first be assigned an IP address with Configuration Manager.– Use VRM Configurator to adapt the recording parameters

of the allocated devices in the system to your own requirements.

– Make sure that only authorized persons have access to the recordings. With this in mind, create users or user groups with the appropriate authorizations.

– Authorized persons use Archive Player to replay and export recordings.

– Information about the VRM system and ongoing processes can be found with the VRM Monitor module. This HTML-based interface can be accessed via Internet Explorer.

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4.2 Program StartStart the program by

– clicking on the desktopor

– selecting Bosch Video Recording Manager > VRM Configurator under Programs in the Start menu.

After the program has started, the login dialog box appears to enable you to connect to a server.

Connecting to a ServerBefore you can work with VRM Configurator, you must connect to a computer on which VRM Server has been started. The login dialog appears for this purpose when the program is started:

1. Enter the IP address of the computer on which VRM Server has been started.If you have already connected to a particular computer in the past, the address will appear in the dropdown list.



2. Enter your user ID.When using the program for the first time, please log in using the following user ID:– User: srvadmin– Password: <blank>No password is set at the time of delivery. Once you have logged in for the first time, you must set a password for this predefined administrator.

3. Confirm with OK. The connection is established with the computer on which VRM Server has been started.Cancel stops the program before a connection is established.

CAUTION! If a computer on which VRM Server is started is simultaneously accessed by multiple VRM Configurator programs, this can result in an inconsistent VRM configuration. Ensure that different people do not make changes to the configuration at the same time.



4.3 User InterfaceThe user interface features three menu bars and two windows — the tree structure on the left and the selected work area with the appropriate tabs on the right:

1 Main menu see: Section 4.3.1 Main Menu, page 22

2 Work areas Select the work area:System / Cameras / User Groups

3 Toolbar Save settingsAdd or remove entriesScan network and allocate devices

4 Online Help

5 Tree structure Depending on the work area selected, the tree structure shows the system, cameras or users.

6 Tab Different tabs are displayed according to the options selected in the tree structure.



4.3.1 Main MenuThe main menu contains the following menu items:

System Connect to Server...

Opens the dialog box to connect to a computer on which VRM Server has been started.

Exit Exits the program.Only settings you have explicitly saved by

clicking the Save icon are saved.

Hardware Device Allocator...

Scans the network and opens the Device Allocator dialog box (see: Section 4.4.1 Device Allocator).This is where you allocate the devices with recordings that will be managed in the VRM system.

Help Online Help... Opens the online Help

About... Displays the program's version number



4.3.2 Work AreasSelect a work area:

The appropriate tree structure for the work area selected is displayed.

Notes on the Work AreasThe separating line between the tree structure (left-hand side) and the tab display (right-hand side) can be moved. Hover the mouse cursor over the separating line until it adopts the form below:

Holding down the left mouse button, drag the separating line to a new position.The column width in the tree structure can be changed in the same way.Click the column headers to sort the entries.

SystemYou can see the whole system (see: Section 4.5 System Work Area). The work area is used to allocate iSCSI storage systems and devices to the system and configure them for operation in the VRM system.

CamerasYou can see all cameras that are managed in the VRM system (see: Section 4.6 Cameras Work Area).You can gain direct access to the settings for individual cameras from this work area.

User GroupsYou are shown an overview of the user groups and users (see: Section 4.7 User Groups Work Area).This is where users and user groups are created, edited or deleted.



Click the icon below to display a list of all available tabs:

You can click the required tab in the list to jump directly to that tab. This can be helpful if not all tabs can be displayed.Click one of the arrow icons to move the display one tab to the right or left:

4.3.3 ToolbarFour icons appear on the left-hand side of the toolbar. To the right of these you will find the icon that calls up the online Help.

SaveClick this icon if you have changed settings on a tab and wish to apply and save these changes.

Add...Click this icon to add an element in the appropriate tree structure —a new user, for example.

DeleteClick this icon to remove a highlighted element from the appropriate tree structure —an allocated sender, for example.

Device Allocator...Click this icon to scan the network and add senders to the VRM system.

Online Help...Click this icon to call up the online Help.



4.4 Configuring the SystemThe VRM system is configured in the System work area. To do this, allocate the required devices and iSCSI storage systems to the system as described in the sections below.

4.4.1 Device AllocatorThe Device Allocator dialog box appears after Hardware > Device Allocator... has been selected from the main menu.All devices detected in the network are displayed on the left-hand side of the window, while those allocated to the VRM system appear on the right. To give a better overview, you can sort the list entries by clicking the relevant table header.

1. Use the mouse (drag-and-drop) to move unallocated devices that you wish to allocate from the left to the right-hand side of the window.

2. In the case of devices for which the recordings are not to be managed via VRM, deactivate the Recordings managed by VRM option. This may be the case with devices working in ANR mode, for example (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment).

3. Click OK.The senders are allocated to the VRM system. The Device Allocator dialog box is closed. If it is not possible to integrate a device, a warning message appears.

The recordings of allocated devices are now managed by the VRM system, unless this was prevented in Step 2. The changes that need to be made to the device configuration are carried out automatically.The only exceptions are devices allocated to the system during recording. In this case, the recording continues and the necessary settings must be carried out manually when the

NOTICE! Only devices that can be managed using a VRM system are displayed.



recording has finished. For more details, refer to: Section 4.5.7 VRM Storage Management, page 44.

Allocating an Unlisted DeviceThe Device Allocator dialog box also enables you to allocate devices to the VRM system that were not detected during the network scan, for example if they belong to a different subnet or have not yet been switched on. 1. Select the New Device... command from the popup menu.

The Device Editor dialog box appears.2. Give the device a name under which you want it to be

listed.3. Select the device type from the list of supported devices.4. Enter the IP address for the device. This must previously

have been set on the device itself.5. Click OK.

The device is listed on the right-hand side of the window.

You can also open the Device Editor dialog box by highlighting the Devices main node in the tree structure and– selecting the New Device... command from the popup

menuor

– clicking the Add... icon .

Creating GroupsThe popup menu in the Device Allocator dialog box enables you to clearly group the devices in the list.1. Right-click in the Dedicated devices area of the window.

The popup menu appears. 2. Select the New Group... command from the popup menu.3. Enter a name for the new group.

NOTICE! Only supported devices can be allocated. The allocation is not made until you also click OK in the Device Allocator dialog box.In the tree structure, these devices are marked with a red cross until they can be reached in the network.



4. Click OK.The group is displayed in the list.

The name of the group can be changed later. The Rename command in the popup menu is available to do this.1. Use the mouse (drag-and-drop) to move a device from the

list to the group name.The device is added to the group and listed under the corresponding name.

2. Any devices that have been added in error can be removed from the group using drag-and-drop.

3. Click OK.The grouping is represented by a tree structure in the main tab.

You can also create sub-groups by dragging a group to the name of another group in the Device Allocator dialog box.

4.4.2 Clearing Device AllocationsYou can remove devices from the VRM system at any time by clearing the allocation. The devices will then no longer be listed in the tree structure and it will not be possible to access them via Archive Player.

1. Select Hardware > Device Allocator... from the main menu.The Device Allocator dialog box is opened.

2. With the mouse button held down, drag a device from the right to the left-hand side of the windoworselect Delete in the popup menu.

3. Click OK.The storage media type is automatically set to Off — no more recordings are made for this device until it is manually reconfigured for this.

CAUTION! If you clear the allocation for a device or a group, all associated saved data will be permanently deleted.



Groups can also be deleted in the same way. If you delete a group, you also clear the allocation of all devices that you have allocated to that group.

4.4.3 Adding iSCSI SystemsYou add an iSCSI storage system to the VRM system by highlighting the Storage Systems main node in the tree structure and– selecting the Add iSCSI System... command from the

popup menuor

– clicking the Add... icon .You will see the Add iSCSI System dialog box.1. Enter the IP address for the iSCSI storage system.2. Select the type.

Bosch and certain Infortrend and NetApp storage systems are displayed in the selection menu; these can be configured using VRM Configurator. Other types must be configured directly via the management software of the relevant storage system.

3. Enter the iSCSI storage system configuration password and confirm it.The VRM system attempts to establish a connection with the device.

Only if– the IP address can be accessed– the password has been entered correctly

and– the storage system in question is an iSCSI RAID arrayis the device added to the system and displayed in the tree structure.Storage systems that are displayed in the Add iSCSI System dialog box in the Type selection menu can be configured using VRM Configurator:1. Highlight the device in the tree structure.



2. Enter the required settings. For more details, refer to: Section 4.5.4 iSCSI System Settings, page 35.

4.4.4 Removing iSCSI SystemsYou remove iSCSI storage systems from the VRM system by highlighting the storage system in the tree structure and– selecting the Delete command from the popup menu

or

– clicking the Delete icon .You can remove individual LUNs via the LUN Assignment dialog box (see: Section 4.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings, page 37).

4.5 System Work Area

The VRM system is configured in the System work area. The work area offers access to connected storage systems (see: Section 4.5.3 Storage Systems Main Node, page 33) and to devices (see: Section 4.5.6 Devices Main Node, page 39). The system is displayed in a tree structure.

Click an element in the tree structure to highlight it. The tabs with the relevant configuration options are then displayed on the right.

4.5.1 System Parent NodeThe System parent node always offers the main nodes Storage Systems and Devices.



Depending on the highlighted icon in the tree structure, various tabs are displayed on the right:

Configuration options in the tabs for the highlighted icon are described in the sections below.

4.5.2 System Parent Node Settings

VRM Settings Tab– Info — Server initiator name

Displays the iSCSI initiator name of VRM Server.– Access — iSCSI password

Set by you in the storage system; is required by the VRM system to communicate with the storage systems; corresponds to the password, which is set for every storage system.

– VRM Server failover – Master server IP addressYou can set up a computer as the master server, provided that VRM Server is started on it, and set up another as a backup server. The configuration settings of the master server are then constantly compared by the backup server. If the master server fails, the backup server automatically takes over the management of the VRM system.Proceed as follows to set up a master server:

1. Using VRM Configurator, connect to the computer that is to become the master server.

System parent node VRM Settings (see Page 30)Advanced (see Page 32)License (see Page 33)Appearance (see Page 33)SNMP (see Page 33)

Storage Systems main node

Info(see: Section 4.5.3 Storage Systems Main Node)

Devices main node Info(see: Section 4.5.6 Devices Main Node)



2. Define a backup user with corresponding password (see: Section Creating Users, page 53).

3. Using VRM Configurator, connect to the computer that is to be the backup server.

4. Enter the IP address of the master server here.5. Enter the password for the backup user here.

6. Click the Save icon . The computer to which you are connected is now the backup server for the master server.In normal operation, the backup server is passive and you can use its computing power for replaying recordings with Archive Player, for example.

7. In order to check this, connect to the master server using VRM Monitor and check whether the Backup server connected successfully entry is listed in the log.

– Global recording settings – Secondary target block allocation (GB)Enter the number of 1 GB memory blocks that are allocated to a device on the failover iSCSI target (secondary target). The minimum number of memory blocks for each device allocated to the secondary target is eight. When carrying out this step, note that each VIP X1600 module is counted as an individual device.The retention time specified in the system also applies to secondary target memory blocks (see: Section Retention time, page 50).The number of secondary target memory blocks for a device should be selected in such a way that there is enough memory space to continue recording for the required length of time if the primary target fails.



Depending on the baud rate, you can assume that one block is sufficient for approximately one hour of recording.Memory blocks should remain free on the secondary target as a buffer. These are used by the VRM system as memory if the blocks allocated to a device are insufficient.Calculation example:– Memory capacity of the failover iSCSI target:

5,024 GB– Number of allocated VIP X1600 devices: 140 (each

occupied with four modules)– Failover memory block allocation: 8 (minimum)– Resulting number of allocated failover blocks:

140 x 4 x 8 = 4,480– Resulting number of free failover blocks:

5,024 - 4,480 = 544A buffer of 544 GB remains for recordings in case of a failover; this buffer is also available to the allocated devices if required.

Advanced TabActivate the different logs for VRM Server and VRM Configurator, and specify the retention time for log files in days.The log files for VRM Server are stored on the computer on which VRM Server has been started, and can be viewed with VRM Monitor.The log files for VRM Configurator are stored locally in the following directory:C:\Documents and Settings\<User>\My Documents\Bosch\Video Recording Manager\LogOther settings are also available:– VRM Server – Complete memory dump file

Only activate this option if necessary, for example if the Technical Customer Service team requests a complete summary of the main memory.



– VRM Server – Telnet supportActivate this option if access with the Telnet protocol is to be supported.

– VRM Server – Time serverActivate this option if the computer on which VRM Server is started is to be used as a time server for the VRM system.

License TabThis provides you with information on your license. The licensing is detailed here: Section 3 Licensing, page 14.

Appearance TabThis is where you change the size of the icons in the tree structure.

SNMP TabVRM Configurator supports the SNMP V2 (Simple Network Management Protocol) in its management and monitoring of network components, and can send SNMP messages (traps) to SNMP servers (for example Bosch VMS). The device supports SNMP MIB II in the unified code. If you wish to send SNMP traps, enter the IP addresses of one or two required SNMP servers here.All entries in the Event Log list in VRM Monitor are sent as traps, with the exception of Debug entries. SNMP traps are filtered and processed on the SNMP server.

4.5.3 Storage Systems Main NodeAll iSCSI storage systems used in the VRM system are displayed under this node. Other iSCSI RAID arrays can be allocated to the VRM system or taken out of the VRM system at any time (see: Section 4.4 Configuring the System, page 25).Recordings managed by the VRM system are saved on these storage systems. Recording storage is automatically managed by the VRM system.The tree structure displays the iSCSI storage systems as follows:



In the case of devices for which the recordings are not managed by the VRM system, the local memory is displayed separately under Unmanaged:

This may be the case with devices working in ANR mode, for example (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54).Depending on the highlighted icon in the tree structure, various tabs are displayed on the right:

The tree structure also offers a popup menu. The availability of the commands depends on the tree structure area from which the popup menu is called up.


iSCSI system with IP address

iSCSI target with target ID


Info

iSCSI system iSCSI System Access (see Page 35)Default Configuration (see Page 35)Load Balancing (see Page 36)

iSCSI target Target Settings (see Page 37)



Configuration options in the tabs for the highlighted icon are described in the sections below.

4.5.4 iSCSI System Settings

iSCSI System Access Tab– Configuration password

Enter the password that enables the VRM system to access the iSCSI storage system for configuration purposes.

– SNMP IP addressIf the RAID system has its own port for SNMP requests, enter the relevant SNMP IP address here.

Default Configuration TabOnly displayed if the device is one of the iSCSI storage systems supported by Bosch, for example NetApp.You will receive information regarding the total capacity of the storage system.Other settings are also available:– Number of LUNs

You can change the number of LUNs.

Command Action

Add iSCSI System...

This procedure is detailed here: Section 4.4.3 Adding iSCSI Systems, page 28.

LUN Assignment... Unused LUNs can be added to the VRM system (see: Section 4.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings, page 37).

Delete Highlighted units and subunits are removed from the VRM system following confirmation of a security prompt. The data saved there is not deleted during this process.



– Initialization status (%)Additional information is displayed during initialization. When initialization is complete (100%), you will also have the opportunity to delete all LUNs again.Note: On NetApp storage systems, it can take several hours before LUNs are fully deleted. During that time, the total capacity of newly created LUNs can be reduced. You can only create new LUNs with full capacity after the old LUNs have been completely deleted.

– RAID-DP (reliability focused)This option is only displayed for NetApp DSA-N2B20.Activate this option if you do not wish to use the specified RAID type RAID-4, but would prefer to use the more reliable RAID type RAID-DP.

Load Balancing TabSet the upper limits for the permitted bit rate and the number of simultaneous iSCSI connections for each iSCSI system. If these limits are exceeded, data will no longer be written to the iSCSI system and will be lost. For supported systems (for example Bosch, Infortrend or NetApp types), adopt the prescribed values; for other systems, you must find these values from the relevant documentation yourself. If necessary, start with small values.Soft limit: In normal operation, data can be written without internal reorganization up to these values. The values for Soft limit must not be greater than those for Hard limit.Hard limit: These values represent a security margin in relation to the soft limit values. If the write accesses are in this range,

CAUTION! If you change the number of LUNs, the entire iSCSI system will be reorganized and any sequences saved on the system will be lost.Therefore, before making changes, check the recordings and back up any important sequences on another iSCSI drive or on the computer's hard drive.



internal allocation of addressed memory blocks must be reorganized. This does not affect the current recording. If this value is also exceeded, the recording is interrupted for a few seconds and the internal allocation of addressed memory blocks is reorganized.If the system as a whole does not provide sufficient bandwidth or iSCSI connections for the allocated devices, this can result in recordings being impossible on a regular basis. If this is the case, increase the available overall bandwidth and/or the number of possible iSCSI connections by adding further storage systems, or reduce the number of cameras recording on the iSCSI system.

4.5.5 iSCSI Target SettingsHere you allocate individual LUNs to the system and configure them.1. Click LUN Assignment... to allocate new LUNs. You will see

the LUN Assignment dialog box:

On the left you will see all LUNs that are available for this target and have not yet been allocated to the system. On the right you will see the LUNs that have already been allocated to the system.

2. Use the mouse (drag-and-drop) to move unallocated LUNs that you wish to allocate from the left to the right-hand side of the window.



3. Activate the Restore database option if you want any existing data, for example recordings from another VRM system, to remain available when the LUN is added. This data will then be evaluated and any cameras referenced in it are added to the current VRM system, if necessary.

4. Click OK.The LUNs are allocated to the VRM system. The LUN Assignment dialog box is closed.

To remove LUNs from the system, open the LUN Assignment dialog box and drag the LUNs in question from the right to the left-hand side of the window using the mouse.For the LUNs allocated to the system, make further settings if necessary:

FormatActivate this option for each LUN that you wish to reformat. You can also use the Select All and Deselect All buttons.TypeDefine the LUN type. To do this, place the cursor in the relevant cell and select the entry you require from the list, which you must open via the arrow button:– Standard

Standard VRM LUN for saving and replaying recordings.– Read only

Recordings can be replayed from the LUN, but no new data will be written to the LUN.



– BackupLUN is used for backups with Archive Player.

If (format) is displayed after the selected type, the LUN is automatically formatted when this type is selected.There is another LUN type, which cannot be defined on this tab. This type is automatically allocated to each LUN for which the recordings are not managed by the VRM system:– Transient

LUN with transient data, for example on the local storage medium of devices in ANR mode (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54). Transient memories are managed locally by the device rather than by VRM. Transient LUNs appear under Unmanaged in the tree structure (see also: Section 4.4 Configuring the System, page 25).

StatusShows the current process. Ready means that the LUNs are available.SetAll changes are saved and the necessary processes (type changes, formatting) are started. Progress information is displayed in the Status column.

4.5.6 Devices Main NodeDevices that you have allocated to the VRM system are displayed under Devices in the tree structure. If you sorted the senders into groups when allocating them, the tree structure reflects these groupings.Graphics are displayed in front of the listed devices to indicate the device status:

Device is available.

Device cannot be accessed.Devices that cannot be accessed, for example because the network connection has been interrupted, are indicated by a red cross.



Popup MenuRight-click a device to open the popup menu. If you have selected multiple devices, not all options in the popup menu are active.The following table provides an overview of the commands:

Device is password-protected.Devices that are protected by a password are indicated by a padlock until you have authenticated yourself for the device.

Device is busy.Devices for which actions are being carried out are indicated by an egg timer until they become available again.

Device has an error.Devices for which an error has been identified are indicated by a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark.

Device is in ANR mode (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54).Devices in ANR mode are indicated by a half-filled square with rounded corners. While a network connection exists, the filling is green; otherwise, it is gray.

If necessary, several symbols are displayed at the same time.

Command Action

Select Group If several devices are combined as a group, this command enables you to select all devices within the group. The settings for these devices can be edited at the same time.

New Device... You can allocate an unlisted device to the VRM system. This menu option is only active if you click the area in the tree structure in which no devices are listed.

Delete The selected device is deleted from the VRM system. All associated recordings are deleted.



Set Session Authentication...

If a selected device is protected by a password, you must identify yourself for that device. To do this, in the Session Authentication dialog box, enter your password for one of the user levels (user, live, service). Information about this can be found in the device documentation. Any fields you are not authorized to change remain marked by a padlock and are blocked for editing.

File Upload You can load different files to the device:– Firmware...– SSL Certificate...– Decoder Logo...You can select the desired upload file and start the upload. You can use this command to carry out an upload for several devices at the same time.Refer to the information about firmware uploads in the documentation for the relevant device. You must ensure that all selected devices are of the same device type when you carry out a firmware upload for several devices at the same time.

Settings This command is deactivated in the VRM system.

Command Action



Device Network Settings...

You will see the Network settings dialog box.Use this dialog box to change the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the selected device.This is only possible for devices that are not password-protected.Note: If you change the device's IP address, the device will become available in the system again after a short time, but the recordings made by the device up to that point will no longer be available. If necessary, back up this device's recordings in advance.

Show Live Video... Live images from the camera are shown.

Show in Web browser... The livepage of the Web browser view for the device is opened in the default browser.

Show Settings in Web Browser...

The configuration page of the Web browser view for the device is opened in the default browser.

Device Info... The dialog box containing device information is displayed.

Start Recording/Stop Recording

Starts or stops the recording for the currently selected device.

Blink LED An LED on the device flashes. This allows you to check whether there is any communication between VRM Configurator and the device. This command also helps you to identify a device if several devices of the same type are installed at the same location.

Reset You request that the device be reset. This is only possible for devices that are not password-protected.

Command Action



Device ConfigurationOn the right-hand side of the window, a series of tabs are displayed; the number of tabs and their content depends on the devices selected in the tree structure.The tabs can be used to make the configuration settings that the device also provides in the Web browser view, some of them with a slightly different composition.

Due to the large number of possible settings, not all of the details are dealt with here. Below are just a few examples of the configuration options:– Display stamping (camera name, time stamp) on or off– Creation of encoder profiles– Alarm configuration– Configuration of motion detection, VCA (Video Content

Analysis)

Notes on Operation1. Highlight the device in the tree structure.2. Click the tab for the area you want to edit.3. Make the desired changes.

4. Click the Save icon to save the new settings.The changed settings for that tab are now saved. You can click another tab to change more settings for this device or edit a different device.

NOTICE! Detailed information about the configuration options for a device can be found in the relevant device documentation and the online Help in the relevant Web browser view.

NOTICE! Some settings (for example in the Date/Time tab) can only be changed if the device is not currently recording.If necessary, stop any recordings before making changes.



You can select several devices and then simultaneously make settings for all selected devices. In this case, only the tabs that are supported by all selected device types are displayed.

Blocked Input FieldsIndividual fields can be blocked for editing for various reasons. The causes for the block are indicated by different entries in the fields:– Multiselect

If several devices are selected, some settings cannot be made. The input fields are marked with a padlock.

– RecordingIf a device is currently recording, some settings cannot be modified. The input fields are marked with a padlock. If necessary, stop the recording.

– I/O errorIf there is a configuration error, individual fields are marked accordingly.

– ProtectedInput fields you are not authorized to change are marked by a padlock and are blocked for editing.

4.5.7 VRM Storage ManagementAs soon as a device is added to the system, all necessary changes to settings for management by the VRM system are normally carried out automatically. In certain cases, however, these changes must be carried out manually, for example if the device was recording during allocation. In this case, the old settings are retained so that the recording can continue without interruption.The following sections describe the settings for VRM storage management. A distinction is made between devices with firmware version 4.0 or above and devices with firmware versions up to 3.5x.



Settings for Devices with Firmware Version 4.0 or AboveThe Recording Management tab is displayed for these devices. You determine which of the device's recordings are saved where.Before you make any changes, you must stop any active recordings. You can recognize active recordings by the fact that

the hard drive icon is animated: If you place the cursor on the icon, you will be shown detailed information about the recordings currently underway.

To stop the recordings, switch to the Recording Scheduler tab and click Stop Recording.

Management modeSpecify how the device's recordings should be managed:– Recordings manually managed

The recordings are managed locally on the device. All relevant settings must be carried out manually.No further settings are required on this page.

– Recording 1 managed by external VRMThe recordings of this device are managed by the VRM system, which is considered external from the point of view of the device. Devices that are integrated into the VRM system via the Device Allocator dialog box are automatically set to this management mode (see: Section 4.4.1 Device Allocator, page 25).No further settings are required on this page.

– Recording 1 managed by external VRM - Recording 2 used for ANRThis mode is for devices that work in ANR mode. Recording 1 of the device is managed by VRM, recording 2 is stored locally on the device. For more details, refer to: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54.If the local memory has already been allocated via the device configuration, no further settings are necessary on this page. Otherwise, you must set the local memory you require:



1. In the Local Media tab, highlight the storage medium on which local recording should take place. Depending on the device, different media will be available.

2. Click Add to add the highlighted medium to the memory space in use.

3. Ensure that the Rec. 2 option is activated for a medium in the list; otherwise, ANR will not be possible.

4. Click Remove to remove a medium from the list of available storage media.

Overwrite older recordingsIf this option is activated, the oldest recordings are deleted as soon as the medium is full. A loop recording process occurs.If this option is not activated, nothing more is saved to the medium once it is full.In the case of devices in ANR mode, ensure that the local memory is sufficient for the recordings that will occur during the time the network connection is missing.

Settings for Devices with Firmware up to 3.5xThe Storage Medium tab is displayed for devices with firmware 3.5 and older. Once you have allocated a device to the VRM system, the storage medium type is automatically set to VRM if iSCSI storage systems have already been allocated before the allocation (see: Section 4.5.3 Storage Systems Main Node, page 33) and the device was not actively recording on another medium (for example a CompactFlash card) at the time of the allocation.Partitioning is performed and managed by the VRM system. For this reason, under Partition only a sequential number and specified name are shown for each camera that is connected to the device, as well as a fixed partition size of approx. 1 GB. This partition size represents the smallest unit that the VRM system can manage. The actual available memory space for recordings of the sender in question depends on how much total memory you have included in the system under Storage Systems and whether this has been restricted for the sender under Recording Preferences.



You must call up the Storage Medium tab if you want to make alarm recordings with the VRM system.

The sender uses a special recording mode during alarm recording for optimal usage of storage capacity: as soon as a time gap for alarm recording begins, a recording is continuously made on one segment, which is the size of a complete alarm sequence (pre- and post-alarm time).This segment in the partition functions in a similar manner to a ring buffer and is overwritten until an alarm is actually triggered. Recording occurs on the segment only for the duration of the preset post-alarm time and a new segment subsequently used in the same manner.Follow the steps below to set up alarm tracks:1. Highlight an entry in the Partition window.2. Click Edit....

The Partition Settings dialog box appears.3. Select the required number under Number of alarm

tracks. One alarm event can be recorded in each alarm track. The number of alarms entered can be recorded and archived.

4. Select the required profile for pre-alarm recording under Pre-alarm profile.

5. Select the required time for pre-alarm recording under Pre-alarm time.

6. Select the required profile for post-alarm recording under Post-alarm profile.

7. Select the required time for post-alarm recording under Post-alarm time.

8. Click OK.The appropriate number of alarm tracks has now been reserved for the camera. You can now activate alarm track recording on the Recording Profiles tab and make the appropriate settings.

CAUTION! Alarm tracks must be set up in the partition for alarm recording.



4.5.8 Recording PreferencesThe Recording Preferences tab is shown for each sender. This tab only appears if a device is allocated to a VRM system.This is where you can define recording preferences:1. Select the required option under Mode:

Option Meaning

All The VRM system recognizes all available and configured storage systems, and assigns the available capacity itself. If a target fails or there is no more storage capacity, another target is selected automatically.In this case, you cannot enter any targets on the tab.

Restricted Recordings are stored with preference on the targets entered here. When writing to a target, equal priority is given to the Primary target and Secondary target.If there is no memory space available on any of the targets entered, other memory blocks in the VRM system will be used until space becomes available again on the targets entered.

Failover Recordings are saved exclusively to the target entered under Primary target. The recording will only be saved to the target entered under Secondary target if the primary target fails. No further targets in the VRM environment will be used. See also: Global recording settings — Secondary target block allocation (GB) under Section 4.5.2 System Parent Node Settings.

Preferred Recordings are saved in the specified order to the targets entered. To enable this, enter a primary target and a secondary target. The secondary target is only used if the primary target does not have any storage capacity available.If these targets are not available, the recordings will be distributed across other targets listed under Storage Systems.



Note: The values entered on the Load Balancing tab are only valid if the All or Restricted option is selected (see: Section Load Balancing Tab, page 36).2. Under Primary target, select the entry for the required

target, if you have selected a setting other than All under Mode. All storage systems entered under Storage Systems will be shown in the list.

3. Under Secondary target, select the entry for the required target if you have selected Failover under Mode. If you have set Restricted or Preferred, entry of a secondary target is optional. All storage systems entered under Storage Systems will be shown in the list.

4. Click the Save icon .

4.6 Cameras Work Area

All cameras that are managed by a VRM system are displayed. If you sorted the senders into groups when allocating them, the tree structure displays the cameras correspondingly.Graphics are displayed in front of the listed cameras to indicate the camera status:

Camera is available.

Camera cannot be accessed.Cameras that cannot be accessed, for example because the network connection has been interrupted, are indicated by a red cross.

Camera is password-protected.Cameras that are protected by a password are indicated by a padlock until you have authenticated yourself for the camera.

Camera is busy.Cameras for which actions are being carried out are indicated by an egg timer until they become available again.



The configuration tabs for a highlighted camera are displayed on the right-hand side of the window. Here you can adjust the settings for individual cameras.The following settings are among those that can be accepted and changed:– Name of the camera– Image quality (brightness, contrast etc.)– Quality of the recording– Alarm configuration– Configuration of motion detection, VCA (Video Content

Analysis)The operation and popup menu correspond to the System work area. Details are provided here: Section 4.5.6 Devices Main Node, page 39.

Retention timeThere is an additional setting option on the Recording Profiles tab, allowing you to specify the retention time for recordings for each camera:

Camera has an error.Cameras for which an error has been identified are indicated by a yellow triangle containing an exclamation mark.

Camera is in ANR mode (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54).Cameras in ANR mode are indicated by a half-filled square. While a network connection exists, the filling is green; otherwise, it is gray.

If necessary, several symbols are displayed at the same time.

Option Function

Maximum retention time (days)

Recordings are automatically deleted once the period entered has expired.

Minimum retention time (days)

On no account are recordings deleted before the period entered has expired (default: 1 day).



RightsThe Privileges tab is displayed for each camera. This is where access privileges are granted for the camera in line with the VRM user groups. This is where you can revoke access privileges to this camera for members of a user group. These users will then no longer see the camera in question in the camera lists in VRM Monitor and Archive Player. They do not have access to the camera itself or to the associated recordings.In the default setting, all user groups have access privileges to all cameras. Follow the steps below to prohibit members of a user group from having access to certain cameras:1. Highlight one or more cameras in the tree structure.2. Select the Privileges tab.

The tab displays a table with all created VRM user groups and connected cameras.

3. Right-click – a box to change a single entry– a user group to change all entries for this group– a camera name to change this entry for all groups.

4. Select Access on or Access off from the popup menu.

Lock Activate this option to protect recordings on the camera against accidental deletion.The retention time for locked recordings cannot be changed.

Meaning

Green Users have access

Red Users do not have access

M In the case of multiple selection:different settings

Option Function



5. Click the Save icon .

4.7 User Groups Work Area

Access privileges are organized into user groups for the VRM system. Users are allocated to a user group and receive corresponding rights.Access privileges include:– Viewing live videos– Creating screenshots– Replaying recordings– Deleting, protecting and exporting recordings– Starting and deleting an iSCSI backup with Archive Player– Logging in according to the principle of dual controlOnly members of the admin user group can access and change the VRM Configurator settings.Access privileges are managed centrally by the VRM Server service and also apply for Archive Player.Groups and users are displayed in the tree structure.

Depending on whether you highlight a group or a user, the tab with the corresponding settings is displayed on the right-hand side.

Creating User GroupsFollow the steps below to create a new user group:1. Highlight the main node in the tree structure.



2. Click the Add... icon orselect the Add Group... command from the popup menu.You will be prompted to enter a name for the group.

3. Highlight the group in the tree structure.4. Assign the desired access privileges to the group.5. Now create individual users that belong to this group and

thereby receive the corresponding access privileges.

Creating UsersFollow the steps below to create a new user:1. Highlight the group that the new user is to join.

2. Click the Add... icon orselect the Add User... command from the popup menu.You will be prompted to enter a name and a password for the user.The user adopts the access privileges of his user group.

Users can be moved into another group using drag-and-drop.

Deleting User Groups or Users1. Highlight the entry in the tree structure.

2. Click the Delete icon orselect the Delete command from the popup menu.

The admin User GroupThe admin user group is preset. The access privileges of this group are unlimited and cannot be changed.This group cannot be deleted. It must have at least one member. This ensures that access to the system remains guaranteed.Only members of the admin group have access to the work areas in VRM Configurator. This ensures that only these users create new users or set rights.



Security logonVRM offers the option to create users who can only log on together according to the principle of dual control.Proceed as follows:1. Create a user group for which the Security logon option is

activated.2. Create a user with password in this user group.3. Create a user with password in the Observer user group.

No rights are set in the Observer user group. Effectively, the observer takes on the rights of the main user logging on with him.

Logon occurs as follows:1. The main user logging on enters his user name followed by

a colon.2. The main user then enters his password followed by a

colon.3. The observer enters his user name directly after the colon

following the main user's user name (for example: username_user:username_observer).

4. The observer enters his password directly after the colon following the main user's password (for example: password_user:password_observer).

5. Click OK.

4.8 Automatic Network ReplenishmentVRM supports Automatic Network Replenishment (ANR) for devices with firmware version 4.0 or above. ANR technology gives the VRM system optimum protection against data loss in the event of network failure. The network failure is registered immediately. Once the network connection has been restored, gaps in the recording are automatically filled. The ANR technology accurately inserts the missing parts into the gaps in the VRM system recording using the local recording of the device in question.Cameras in ANR mode save the recording locally on what we call transient LUNs. Following a network failure between a



camera and the VRM system, the data stored locally during the failure is automatically transferred to the VRM system.Follow the steps below to add a device that works in ANR mode to the VRM system:1. Add the device to the system (see: Section 4.4.1 Device

Allocator, page 25). ANR technology is only supported for devices with firmware version 4.0 or above.

2. Highlight the device in the System work area and select the Recording Management tab.

3. Under Management mode, select the Recording 1 managed by external VRM - Recording 2 used for ANR option.

4. In the Local Media tab, highlight the storage medium on which local recording should take place. Depending on the device, different media will be available.

5. Click Add to add the highlighted medium to the memory space in use.

6. Ensure that the Rec. 2 option is activated for a medium in the list; otherwise, ANR will not be possible.

7. Click Remove to remove a medium from the list of available storage media.

8. Highlight the associated target in the Storage Systems main node and ensure that Transient type is set for the corresponding LUN (see: Section 4.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings, page 37).

Whenever VRM Server can establish a network connection to this device, the data saved there is transferred to the iSCSI system managed by VRM.ANR technology can be used for the following applications, for example:– Protection against data loss in the event of unintentional

network failure– Use in mobile environments (trains, buses)– Central backup of branch recordings where no permanent

network connection exists



Note: Ensure that memory space available on the transient LUN is sufficient for the recordings made during the time the network connection is missing.

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5 VRM MonitorVRM Monitor is an HTML-based module that you can use to monitor the status of a VRM system from any PC in the network.VRM Monitor provides information to the VRM system and limited options for replaying the recordings. This module does not offer configuration options.

5.1 Calling Up the Module1. Start Internet Explorer on a PC that offers network access

to the computer on which VRM Server has been started.2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of the computer

on which VRM Server has been started and click Go.If you are starting VRM Monitor on the same computer as VRM Server is running on, then enter http://127.0.0.1/.

3. Access to VRM Monitor is only possible for authorized persons. For this reason you will now be prompted to log in using your user ID. If you do not have the relevant rights, you cannot view any recordings.

The functions described in the following sections are now available.On the left-hand side, you will see the navigation bar. Click the relevant entry. The information is displayed on the right-hand side.

NOTICE! You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above for the correct display.Bosch MPEG ActiveX (included in the scope of delivery) must be installed if video data is to be displayed.Check the Windows Firewall settings. Default settings prohibit the display of live images in certain circumstances.

WARNING! Treat your log in details as confidential.Unauthorized persons could otherwise view data.Ensure that the password is not saved in the browser.

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5.2 System

5.2.1 OverviewAn overview of the VRM system status is displayed.The information you are shown includes the following:– Current uptime of VRM Server– Details on the available VRM system memory capacity

(total, available, free, protected)– Number of managed cameras– Number of available drives– Graphic display of the recording rate for a period of up to

three months– Details on the load balancing in the systemAn event log is displayed in the lower section. Here you can see which users were logged in. You can also view connection errors and faults for individual cameras.The event log can be filtered.

Click to update the view.

5.2.2 InfoThis is where information on the VRM Server version and your license is displayed.

5.2.3 LogsThis gives you access to the log files for VRM Server:

Click the entry for a log file to display it.You can create a zip file with selected log files, for example to send them to the Technical Customer Service team. Zipping log files can put pressure on the system, depending on the size of the log files and the hardware in use. During this time, VRM may become slower. You should therefore limit the number of files to be zipped to the minimum required.1. Start VRM Configurator and highlight the System parent

node.2. On the Advanced tab, deactivate all logging options with

files that do not need to be added to the zip.



3. Click the Save icon .4. Click Zip Log Files in VRM Monitor. A zip file of the log files

activated in VRM Configurator is created.5. Click the entry for a zip file to save it to any location.6. In VRM Configurator, reactivate the logging options that

you had deactivated for the zip process.

5.2.4 JobsJobs completed by VRM are logged here:– ANR Jobs

Transfers of data from a camera in ANR mode (see: Section 4.8 Automatic Network Replenishment, page 54)

– Backup JobsBackups of data with Archive Player (see: Section 6.2 Backup with Archive Player, page 63)

– Format JobsFormatting individual LUNs (see: Section 4.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings, page 37)Click the ID for a job to obtain further information about this job.

You can delete entries from the list.1. Highlight an entry by checking the relevant box, or activate

the All option.2. Click Delete.

5.3 Cameras

5.3.1 OverviewThis table provides an overview of all cameras allocated to the VRM system. The table can be sorted by clicking one of the column headers.

1. Click the Replay icon to display the recordings of this camera.To do this, you must be logged in as a user with the relevant rights.

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2. Click the name or address of a camera for further information about this camera.– A screenshot of the camera is displayed.– You will receive camera-specific information that

includes the uptime, recording rate, amount of saved data and a camera-specific event log.

The recording rate is displayed graphically for each camera.

5.3.2 ReplayCamera recordings can be replayed here. To do so, select a camera from Sites.

Controlling the Replay

1 TimelineAvailable recordings are shown in light gray

2 Playback marker

3 ZoomShows the timescale in more/less detail

4 Trick modeIf you are using a mouse with a scroll wheel, you can view recordings frame by frame in trick mode. To do this, place the mouse cursor in the timeline below the timescale and turn the scroll wheel.

5 Pause/Play

6 Back to the previous I-frame

7 Jumps forward to the next frame.

8 Details on the current replay position

9 Back to the previous bookmark



Replay with Archive Player is more convenient and boasts a broader range of functions.

5.4 DrivesOverviewThe table provides an overview of all targets that are used to save the recordings. The table can be sorted by clicking one of the column headers.The address, uptime and information on memory capacity are displayed for each individual target.1. Click a target address for further information about this

target. An event log is also displayed for this target.

2. Click LUN Overview to obtain further information about the LUNs on this target.

3. Click a LUN address for further information about this LUN.An event log is also displayed for this LUN.

10 Set bookmark

11 Forward to the next bookmark

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6 Archive PlayerThe recordings managed by the VRM system are replayed, protected, saved to CD/DVD or as a backup, or deleted with the Archive Player program.This program provides you with a comprehensive range of search functions and trick mode replay. If you select the appropriate recording parameters, you can analyze the recordings using various motion detection algorithms (Video Content Analysis).For details on configuration and operation, please see the relevant Archive Player documentation on the installation CD.The user rights set in the VRM system also apply to Archive Player.

6.1 Archive Player and VRM SystemYou need the Configuration Manager program to connect Archive Player and the VRM system.You will find this program on the installation CD. It is also included in all deliveries of BVIP devices with a configuration it supports. This program must be installed on the computer on which Archive Player is installed. There are two ways of connecting Archive Player and the VRM system:– You permanently connect Archive Player with a particular

VRM system. This means that in Archive Player you have access only to this system's recordings. Archive Player users must register at the start of the program.Note: When this connection is made, Archive Player no longer has access to the devices that are only listed in the Devices main tab of Configuration Manager and not in the VRM system.

– You add different VRM systems to the Devices main tab via the device allocation facility in Configuration Manager. Archive Player therefore has access to the recordings of all these VRM systems.

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For details on configuration and operation, please see the relevant Archive Player documentation on the installation CD.

6.2 Backup with Archive PlayerIn some cases, data from recordings managed by VRM is stored across several LUNs, as the organization of data is carried out automatically by the VRM system. To merge and back up selected recordings, use the export and backup module in Archive Player. This allows recording data that belongs together to be gathered and backed up on one backup LUN in the VRMsystem. If necessary, back up data from this location on external storage media, for example tape drives.Note:– Archive Player and the VRM system must have been

connected using Configuration Manager (see: Section 6.1 Archive Player and VRM System, page 62).

– To carry out and delete backups, you need the relevant rights (see: Section 4.7 User Groups Work Area, page 52).

– Backups can only be carried out within a VRM system on backup LUNs configured specifically for that purpose (see: Section 4.5.5 iSCSI Target Settings, page 37).

For details on configuration and operation, please see the relevant Archive Player documentation on the installation CD.

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IndexAActivation key 14admin 53Alarmaufzeichnungen 47ANR 54ANR mode 54Archive Player 7Authorization number 14Automatic Network Replenishment54CCamera

ANR mode 50, 54available 49busy 49faulty 50offline 49protected 49

Clearing allocations 27Configurator

installation 10Creating groups 26DDevice

ANR mode 40available 39busy 40deleting 40faulty 40network settings 42offline 39protected 40

Device allocator 25EEgg timer 40, 49Exporting recordings 62GGroups 39IInstallation code 14iSCSI password 30iSCSI storage 33

iSCSI systemadding 28configuring 28

LLicensing 14Live video 42Logging 32LUN

allocating 37backup 39removing 38transient 54

MMain menu 21Master server 30NNetwork

scanning 22, 24PPadlock 40, 49Partitioning 46Program start 12, 19RRecording preferences 48Recordings

exporting 62replaying 62

Replaying recordings 62Requirements 9Rights 51SSave 22Saving (settings) 24Sender 39Server

connecting 19installation 9

Server initiator name 30Setting up alarm tracks 47Storage management 46Storage system

deleting 35

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System 29TTab 21

jumping directly to tabs 24Toolbar 21Transient 39Tree structure 21UUser groups 52User interface 21Users 53VVRM Monitor 57WWork areas 23

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