Category: exacqVision Server

Creating a Shutdown Hot Key in Linux

To create a shutdown hot key on a Linux ExacqVision system, complete the following steps: Ubuntu 20.04 & 18.04 These systems are already configured to use CTRL+ALT+DEL to pop up a dialogue with a shutdown option. Once the dialogue opens the system will shutdown if no further user interaction occurs. Ubuntu 16.04 and earlier This… Continue reading Creating a Shutdown Hot Key in Linux

Starting iSCSI on Startup with Linux Systems

After you reach the point where everything is logged in (you are able to type iscsiadm –m session and get output), following is the generic syntax: iscsiadm -m node -T <targetname> -p <ip:port> –op update -n node.conn[0].startup -v automatic <br> The parameters between < and > are substitutions. The syntax for persistent binding devices discovered on an internal connection… Continue reading Starting iSCSI on Startup with Linux Systems

Locking Down Linux GRUB (Legacy)

To lock down Linux GRUB, complete the following steps: <br> <br> This puts a password entry in /boot/grub/menu.lst as an md5 hash. If you want to change it after running this script, replace the hash with one created with grub-md5-crypt. <br> To view code follow the link: http://exacq-staging.instil.co/#/file-manager/1b63f3e9-b6e5-48be-9cd2-14b4a1ad2fad/kb-00597-597-210212 <br>

Manually Checking a Drive for Errors in Linux

Run fsck On Linux systems, if a disk encounters a filesystem error, the physical drive may still be good but require a file system consistency check. Perform the following steps to attempt to correct this. If the affected volume is a video storage volume: <br> Appendix If drive fails to unmount, you will need to… Continue reading Manually Checking a Drive for Errors in Linux

Highpoint RAID Troubleshooting (Legacy)

For troubleshooting information, see the attached PDF.The following exacqVision models were manufactured with Highpoint RAID controllers from 2007 to 2009: <br> To determine whether your system contains a Highpoint RAID controller, look at the RAID BIOS screen that appears when the system is first started (before the operating system starts). <br>

Disabling Aero in Windows Vista (Aero causes OSD to have bars behind it in exacqVision software)

To disable Aero, complete the following steps in Windows Vista: <br> Click Start, and then select Control Panel.Click Appearance and Personalization.Under Personalization, click Change the Color Scheme.In the Appearance Settings dialog, click Windows Vista BasicClick OK. <br>

Get the Monitor Size (resolution) Back for Linux Sy stems

The monitor can get stuck in 640*480 mode if the system is booted with no monitor connected. To get the monitor size back for Linux systems, complete the following steps after opening Terminal: Type cd /etc/X11Type sudo mv xorg.conf xorg.bak.confRestart the system with a monitor attached. <br>

Assigning the Device Number to an eDVR Board in Linux

To assign the device number to an eDVR board in Linux, complete the following steps.<br> NOTE: This process is usually required when replacing or adding boards. This is the same as using Control Center in Windows. Exit the ExacqVision software.Open the Terminal from Start>Accessories>Terminal.Type the following to stop the Exacq Service: sudo /etc/init.d/edvrserver stopType the following: sudo… Continue reading Assigning the Device Number to an eDVR Board in Linux

Disabling a Drive via XML (Windows)

To disable a drive in a Windows exacqVision Server via XML, complete the following steps: <br> Before editing any configuration files directly, stop your exacqVision Server. Open Control Panel and then the Administrative tools (you might have to select Classic View to see the option).Open the Services link and find exacqVision Server. Right-click and select… Continue reading Disabling a Drive via XML (Windows)