Replacing SATA Power Cable in Hybrid ExacqVision Systems with Stretch (sDVR) Boards

(NOTE: This article applies to hybrid ExacqVision systems with Stretch boards, manufactured from June 2012 to September 2013 as described in TAB 2013-01. If you need to replace the SATA power cable to an optical drive and hard drive please visit Article 2320.) <br> To replace a SATA power cable to a Stretch (sDVR) board in an… Continue reading Replacing SATA Power Cable in Hybrid ExacqVision Systems with Stretch (sDVR) Boards

Upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision Server with Active iSCSI Configuration to exacqVision 5.8 (Legacy)

When upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision server to exacqVision 5.8, the existing mount point for an active iSCSI connected drive might not be recognized. To work around this issue, complete the following steps after the upgrade is complete: <br> <br> exacqVision Client should now display the correct mount paths on the Extended tab on the Storage… Continue reading Upgrading a Linux-based exacqVision Server with Active iSCSI Configuration to exacqVision 5.8 (Legacy)

Replacing SATA Power Cable in ExacqVision System

(NOTE: This procedure covers the replacement of a SATA power cable to an optical drive and hard drive in an ExacqVision system, as described by TAB 2013-01. If you need to replace the SATA power cable on a system with a Stretch capture board, please visit Article 2328.) <br> To replace a SATA power cable in an… Continue reading Replacing SATA Power Cable in ExacqVision System

Hard Drive Power on exacqVision EL-SR and EL-IP Systems

EL-SR and EL-ip exacqVision systems were manufactured with hard-drive caddies that contain a power switch starting in October 2011. If it appears that the hard drive in an exacqVision EL-SR or EL-ip system is not functioning even though the system is powered up, look on the front of the system and determine whether a hard… Continue reading Hard Drive Power on exacqVision EL-SR and EL-IP Systems

Lower Frame Rates Displayed than Expected

At times, the number of frames per second displayed on an exacqVision system might be lower than expected. This can be caused by network bandwidth, the processor, or the display driver. To determine the cause of the issue, click the kB/s indicator in the exacqVision Client status bar multiple times to cycle through the following… Continue reading Lower Frame Rates Displayed than Expected

Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

The following steps should be followed when moving the eDVR boards: In the exacqVision Client, save the system settings and note the serial number associated with the eDVR boards in the tree order by clicking on the board icons in the Configuration tree.Shut down the system.Unscrew the boards from the existing mounting. Do not disconnect… Continue reading Moving an eDVR Board in a Linux System

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>