9 backup server, 1 adding a disk volume – CCTV Camera Pros Geovision 8.4 Multicam Digital Surveillance System User Manual

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11.9 Backup Server

The Backup Server can support any storage system protocol which can add itself to Windows and be

formatted by Windows Disk Management. The following diagram shows the possible types of storage

systems the Backup Server can support. The Backup Server allows you to select multiple drives, both

local drives or through networking, to be used to back up files.

11.9.1 Adding a Disk Volume

Generally the steps to add a disk volume from a storage system looks something like this:

1.

Assign a disk volume on the storage system for GV-System.

2.

Create an account on the storage system for GV-System.

3.

Build the connection between the storage system and GV-System. Certain storage systems may

require you to install and configure additional program, e.g. iSCSI Initiator, on the computer of

GV-System for building the connection. For this, consult the documentation of your storage

system.

4.

When the disk volume can be detected by Windows, format the disk volume with Window’s Disk

Management as well as a lock disk.

Steps 1~3 may vary depending on the type of storage system. Ensure the newly added storage drive

can be detected by Windows and be formatted by Disk Management in Computer Management. (To

access the Computer Management window, right-click the My Computer icon on the desk and select

Manage. Go down to Storage and select Disk Management.)

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