GV-Recording Server
The GV-Recording Server is a video streaming server designed for large-scale video surveillance deployments. It can receive and record up to 128 channels from various IP video devices. Through an intuitive Web interface, each IP camera can be configured to record video continuously, upon motion detection, upon I/O trigger or according to a schedule.
In addition, it can simultaneously distribute up to 300 channels to its clients which include GV-System (DVR/NVR system), GV-GIS (geographic information system), GV-Control Center (central monitoring system) and Multi View (viewing software). Using the GV-Recording Server, the desired frame rates can be reached while the CPU loading and the bandwidth usage of IP video devices are significantly reduced.
Note: The arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of the connections.
In some areas or countries, you may like to install 3G wireless Internet module (e.g. GPRS/UMTS) on the GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR but have the problem to obtain a public IP address from ISP. The Passive connection method of GV-Recording Server can solve the public IP issue by accepting the connection request from the GV-Video Server or GV-Compact DVR, and then distribute the video streaming to clients.
GV-USB Dongle
It is required to insert the GV-USB Dongle to the server to enable the GV-Recording Server software. The GV-USB Dongle supports connection with up to 128 IP channels and comes in internal dongles. You can select a dongle to enable GV-IP video devices only, or a dongle to include both thirdparty IP devices and GVIP devices.
- GV-IP video devices only: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128 IP channels.
- Third-party IP devices (Includes GV-IP video devices): 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128 IP channels.
Features:
- Simultaneous recording up to 128 IP channels
- Maximum video distribution for large IP channel counts (up to 128 IP channels) and receiving clients (up to 300 IP channels)
- Video gateway between IP devices and receiving clients (GV-System, GV-Control Center and Multi View)
- Support for third-party IP video devices (Sony, Axis, VIVOTEK, Panasonic, HikVision, Arecont Vision)
- Support for ONVIF, PSIA and RTSP protocols
- Different recording policies to set each channel to record continuously, upon motion detection, upon I/O trigger or by schedule (recording upon motion detection and I/O trigger are only for GV-IP devices)
- Video playback using Remote ViewLog
- Web interface to remotely configure and monitor GV-Recording Server using Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari
- Passive and active connection methods with IP video devices (Passive connection only supported by GV-IP devices)
- Solution for Mobile DVR (GV-Video Server, GV-Compact DVR) to obtain a public IP address
- Bandwidth monitoring
- Two-way audio communication (only for GV-IP devices through active connection)
- Support for 16 languages
Minimum System Requirements
Servers meeting the minimum system requirements have the capacity to receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024 resolution, 30 fps and H264 / MPEG4 codec for each channel.
Requirements
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OS
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64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
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CPU
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Core i5 750, 2.67 GHz
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Memory
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4 GB Dual Channels (without recording)
6 GB Dual Channels (with recording)
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Hard Disk
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1 GB (for installation)
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Browser
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- Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
- Internet Explorer 9.00.7930.16406
- Firefox 3.6.13
- Google Chrome 9.0.597.94
- Safari 5.33.19.4
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LAN
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Gigabit Ethernet X 1
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Hardware
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Internal GV-USB Dongle
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Note: In order to receive 128 channels and transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024 resolution, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel, Gigabit Ethernet x 6 is required.
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Optimal System Requirements
Servers meeting the optimal system requirements have the capacity to perform one of the following:
- Receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024 resolution, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel. OR
- Receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 128 channels with the image settings of 1920 x 1080 resolution, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel. OR
- Receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 128 channels with the image settings of 2048 x 1536 resolution, 20 fps and JPEG codec for each channel. OR
- Receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024 or 1920 x 1080 resolution, 30 fps and H.264/MPEG4 codec for each channel. OR
- Receive up to 128 channels and transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 2048 x 1536 resolution, 20 fps and H.264 codec for each channel.
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OS
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64-bit Windows 7 / Server 2008
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CPU
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Core i7 920, 2.67 GHz
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Memory
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6 GB Dual Channels (without recording)
8 GB Dual Channels (with recording)
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Hard Disk
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1 GB (for installation)
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Browser
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- Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
- Internet Explorer 9.00.7930.16406
- Firefox 3.6.13
- Google Chrome 9.0.597.94
- Safari 5.33.19.4
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LAN
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Gigabit Ethernet X 6
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Hardware
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Internal GV-USB Dongle
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Recommended Hard Disk Requirements
The recommended hard disk requirements for 24 hours of recording are listed as below.
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Resolution
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Frame rate
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Codec
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Max. Channel per HDD and Required HDD Capacity
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HDD Capacity Required for 24 hr Recording of 128 ch
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Recommended HDD Requirements
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1.3 M
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30 fps
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H.264 / MPEG4
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32 ch / 2.5 TB
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10 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 4 (SATA3)
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JPEG
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8 ch / 2.7 TB
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43.2 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 16 (SATA3)
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2.0 M
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30 fps
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H.264
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21 ch / 2.2 TB
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13.5 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 7 (SATA3)
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JPEG
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5 ch / 2.5 TB
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64 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 26 (SATA3)
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3.0 M
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20 fps
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H.264
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32 ch / 3 TB
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12 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 4 (SATA3)
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JPEG
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4 ch / 2 TB
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64 TB
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3 TB 7200RPM HDD x 32 (SATA3)
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Network Requirements
The servers transmitting capacity varies depending on the number of Gigabit connections:
- One (1) Gigabit connection: Transmits up to 75 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel.
- Two (2) Gigabit connections: Transmit up to 150 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel.
- Three (3) Gigabit connections: Transmit up to 225 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel.
- Four (4) Gigabit connections: Transmit up to 300 channels with the image settings of 1280 x 1024, 30 fps and JPEG codec for each channel.
The deployment of Gigabit connections for transmitting and receiving is suggested as illustrated below. Ensure to run every Gigabit connection on a different network in order to reduce the lag on any network connection.
Specifications
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Number of IP Video Device Connections
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128 channels
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Number of Remote Client Connections
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300 channels
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Active Connections
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Yes
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Passive Connections
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Yes (only for GV IP devices)
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3rd Party IP Cameras Support
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Yes
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Live Viewing
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Single live view, multi-channel live view
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Recording
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Yes (up to 128 channels)
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Protocol
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HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP, SMTP, UPnP, DynDNS, RTSP, PSIA, ONVIF
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E-Mail Notification
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Yes (for Active connection lost, passive connection lost, USB protection key removed, recycling of recorded video, start keep days operation, motion detection, disk full, disk error, I/O trigger, disk removed, recording failure)
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SMS Notification
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No
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2-Way Audio
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Yes (only for GV-IP devices through active connection)
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GPS support
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Yes (only for GV-IP cameras)
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Number of Accounts
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Up to 1000 accounts
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Mobile Phone Support
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No
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Bandwidth Control
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No
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IE Live View
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Yes (up to 36 channels)
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IE Event Query
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Yes
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IE I/O Control
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No
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Language
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Czech / Danish / English / French / German / Hebrew / Hungarian / Italian / Japanese / Polish / Portuguese / Russian / Serbian / Simplified Chinese / Spanish / Traditional Chinese
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Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The following camera brands and models have been tested for compatibility with GV-Recording Server. Note that GV-Recording Server V1.0 only supports IP devices with V8.4 or earlier versions listed under the GV S/W column in the support list. GV-Recording Server V1.1 only supports IP devices with V8.5 or earlier versions listed under the GV S/W column in the support list.
| Arecont Vision |
AXIS |
GeoVision |
HikVision |
| Panasonic |
Sony |
VIVOTEK |
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Compatible Standard and Protocol
GV-Recording Server also allows for integration with all other IP video devices compatible with ONVIF (V2.0), PSIA (V1.1) standards, or RTSP
protocol.
