DW Spectrum User Manual
In addition to the settings that are entered during initial configuration, Administrators can also view and edit these other server parameters.
See the following topics for advanced information concerning DW Spectrum storage behavior:
•Archive Distribution and Retention
To configure server parameters, select the desired server in the Resource Panel, open its context menu, and choose Server Settings.
General tab
•Name – Server can be renamed here or in the Resource Panel
•IP Address – cannot be changed (IP address display in the Resource Panel can be turned on or off using the Show additional info in tree flag).
•Ping – click to open a terminal window and ping the server.
•Port – this value is display only but can be changed from the Web Admin.
•Certificate – Name of certificate is displayed; click to display further details.
Server Hardware Option
•Autodetect USB and web cameras – if enabled, DW Spectrum automatically discovers built-in and USB webcams.
•Remote Access - this section displays currently configure remote access services.
•Server Web Page – provides a path to Connect with the Web Admin interface.
Storage Management tab
•Storage Locations – add and configure main, external and backup storage locations (see "Configuring Server and NAS Storage, Configuring Backup and Redundant Storage and Configuring Analytics Storage").
•Reindex Archive or Reindex Backup – restores recorded footage if it is moved (see "Reindexing and Fast-Scanning Archives").
NOTE: Displayed statistics will refresh periodically – a manual Refresh button is also provided along the right side of the header menu.
Storage Analytics tab
•To view detailed storage statistics (see "Analyzing and Predicting Storage Usage").
Backup tab
•Backup duplicates the footage in an archive and saves it to other available locations (see "Configuring Backup and Redundant Storage").
Failover tab
•Properly set failover allows a Server to automatically discover and attach cameras from a failed Server (see "Configuring Failover").
