Digital Watchdog Blackjack Rack Server Quick Start Guide

Blackjack® Rack™ Servers - Up to 600Mbps

Available Models:

• DW-BJRR2UxxT
• DW-BJRR2PxxT
• DW-BJRR2UxxTLX
• DW-BJRR2PxxTLX
• DW-BJRR2UxxTS
• DW-BJRR2PxXTS

What's in the Box

• Rack™ Server (1)
• Keyboard and Mouse (1 set)
• Rail Kit (1 set)
• Quick Start Guide (1)
• Power Cable (1)
• Mini-DP to True HD Adapter (2)

Support and Downloads

Download all support materials and tools:

1. Visit: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/
2. Search by product part number in the 'Search by Product' bar.
3. Click 'Search' to find manuals, Quick Start Guides (QSG), software, and firmware.

Note: This document is a quick reference for initial setup. Refer to the DW Spectrum® full manual for comprehensive information.

Technical Support

Tel: +1 (866) 446-3595 / (813) 888-9555

Technical Support Hours: 9:00AM - 8:00PM EST, Monday through Friday

Front Panel

• F1: System health LED
• F2: Lock
• F3: LCD panel cursor left
• F4: LCD panel menu item select
• F5: LCD panel cursor right
• F6: LCD display
• F7: Power button
• F8: VGA port (not used)
• F9: USB 2.0 ports
• F10: Micro-AB USB port (maintenance only)

Back Panel

• B1: AC PSU status indicator handle
• B2: Power ports
• B3: Serial port
• B4: System identifier
• B5: CMA power port
• B6: VGA port (not used)
• B7: USB ports
• B8: iDRAC network port
• B9: Network ports (LAN/WAN)
• B10: Network ports (cameras)
• B11: Video output

Step 1: Connect external devices, power and network

1. Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and network cable to an Ethernet port (B10 on the diagram). Configure the camera's network first, then the server's local network.
2. Connect the server to an appropriate power source. A 1500VA or higher UPS system is recommended (per PSU).
3. Power up the server. If it does not turn on automatically, press the power button (F7 on the diagram). Connecting the power cable to a live power source may turn on the server automatically.

Step 2: Configure date and time (Windows®)

1. Double-click the date and time icon on the desktop.
2. If the time zone is incorrect, click "Change time zone..." and select the correct one. The default is UTC-08:00 Pacific Time.
3. Press OK after selecting the correct time zone.
4. Click "Change date and time..." to update the date and time if they are not correct. Verify the time zone first, as an incorrect time zone can cause a time discrepancy of 2-3 hours.
5. Press OK after adjusting the date and/or time. Press OK again to close the date and time window.

Step 2: Configure date and time (Linux®)

1. Update the date and time by clicking the time in the upper right-hand corner and selecting "Time & Date settings...".
2. If the server is connected to the Internet, ensure "Automatically from the Internet" is selected. Enter the nearest major city to set the correct time zone. If multiple cities are listed, select the correct one (e.g., New York for EST, Chicago for CST, Denver for MST, Los Angeles for PST).
3. Click the 'X' icon in the upper left corner of the time and date window when done. Changes are saved automatically.

Windows® Network Configuration

1. Double-click on "Network Connections" on the desktop.
2. Right-click on "Ethernet with cable connected" and select "Properties".
3. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".
4. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Use the following DNS server addresses".
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask for the camera network. Do not enter anything for the default gateway or DNS servers.

Note: This network must be the same as the cameras' network but different from the local network. Contact your network administrator for details.

6. Click OK to close, then click close to return to network connections.

Linux® Network Configuration

1. Double-click the network icon on the desktop.
2. Select 'Wired' with arrows pointing up and down. If neither wired connection shows activity, ensure the network cable is connected to the PoE switch for the camera network (from STEP 1).
3. Click 'Options' at the bottom of the window.
4. Click on the 'IPv4 Settings' tab.
5. Change the connection type ('method') to 'manual'.
6. Click 'Add' next to addresses.
7. Enter the IP address and press Tab to move to the netmask.
8. Enter the valid netmask value and press Tab to move to the gateway.
9. Enter the gateway address if required, then press Enter. The gateway is not required for the camera network.

Note: The network must be the same as the cameras' network and must not be the same as the local network. Contact your network administrator for more information.

10. Click 'Save' to save the settings.
11. On the Network Settings main page, verify the Wired Status is "Connected" or "Managed" with the IP address displayed.

DW Spectrum® IPVMS client

Linux OS:

• Option 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum® desktop icon.
• Option 2: Go to the dashboard on the top left side, search 'DW', and click the DW icon.

Windows OS:

• Option 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum® desktop icon.
• Option 2: Go to 'Start' on the bottom left, and select DW Spectrum® in the Digital Watchdog folder.

Step 1: Initial run from the Blackjack server

1. Open the DW Spectrum client by double-clicking the DW Spectrum icon.
2. Click on the pre-configured server.
3. Enter the password and click connect. Default password: admin12345 (case sensitive).

Step 2: To rename the server

1. Right-click on the server name in the resources list and select "Server Settings".
2. Go to the "General" tab and enter the new server name in the "Name" field. Click OK.