Digital Watchdog Blackjack Tower Dw-bjmt31xxt Mid Size Servers User Guide

DIGITAL WATCHDOG Blackjack TOWER DW-BJMT31xxT Mid Size Servers

Product Information – Blackjack Tower Server

The Blackjack Tower Server is a mid-tower server designed for professional video surveillance applications. It is available in three different models – DW-BJMT31xxT/LX, DW-BJMT51xxT/LX, and DW-BJMT71xxT/S. Each model comes with a different number of included IP licenses.
The server is equipped with an 8GB or 16GB memory and an on-board Intel Graphics video card. It has two Ethernet ports, 3 x 3.5 SATA HDD bays, and multiple display outputs (true HD, DVI-D, and VGA). The maximum video storage rate is 180Mbps, 360Mbps, or 480Mbps depending on the model, and the maximum storage capacity is 20TB, 48TB, or 48TB.
The server comes with preloaded VMS software, and users can access it using remote clients and mobile apps. The server also comes with a set of keyboard and mouse for easy control and configuration.
The server is certified by UL listed, ONVIF, NDAA/TAA, CE, and FCC. It comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

Product Usage Instructions

Follow these instructions to set up your Blackjack Tower Server:

1. Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse, and network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (B9 on the diagram) on the server.
2. Configure the camera’s network first, then configure the server’s local network.
3. Connect the server to a power source. It is recommended to use a UPS system (3000VA or higher).
4. Power up the server by pressing the power button on the front of the server (F1 on the diagram).
5. Double-click on the date and time icon on the desktop.
6. Change the time zone if it is not correct (default is UTC-08:00 Pacific Time).
7. Adjust the date and/or time and press OK.

You can access all support materials, including manuals, quick start guides, software, and firmware by going to
http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/ and searching for your product using the part number.
Windows Server 2016 ­ Released: October 2016 | EoS: 01/2027 · Windows Server 2019 ­ Released: October 2018 | EoS: 01/2029
Ubuntu (Debian-based Linux) OS Ubuntu 16.04 LTS “Xenial Xerus” ­ Released: April 2016 | EoS: 04/2024 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver” ­ Released: April 2018 | EoS: 04/2028
Macintosh OS · macOS 10.14 “Mojave” ­ Released: September 2018 · macOS 10.15 “Catalina” ­ Released: October 2019 · macOS 11.0, 11.1, 11.2 “Big Sur” ­ Released: November 2020
Quad-monitor DW Spectrum workstation Intel i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 Quad-Core or better
GeForce GTX 1650 or better 32 GB or better
2 x 1 Gbit or better Dedicated SSD or NVME disk for the OS, 128 GB or larger

NOTE: DW Spectrum IPVMS for macOS is only supported by the DW Spectrum Client.
* Except Storage Server version Important: OS not listed will be not be supported by DW® Tech Support

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Rev: 01/22
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Default Login Information for DW Spectrum® IPVMS

Default login information for the server’s OS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

NOTE: Download all your support materials and tools in one place.

1. Go to: http://www.digital-watchdog.com/support-download/.
2.  Search your product by entering the part number in the ‘Search by Product’ search bar. Results for applicable part numbers will populate automatically based on the part number you enter.
3. Click ‘Search’. All supported materials, including manuals, Quick start guides (QSG), software and firmware will appear in the results.

Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial setup.
See the DW Spectrum® full manual for more information on features and functionality.

OVERVIEW

• F1 Power button/LED
• F2 HDD LED
• F3 Reset button (not used)
• F4 USB 2.0 port
• F5 Audio output
• F6 Audio input
• B1 Power supply on/off switch
• B2 AC power socket
• B3 USB 2.0 ports
• B4 PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
• B5 VGA port
• B6 DVI port
• B7 True HD port
• B8 USB 3.0 ports
• B9 Network port (LAN/WAN)
• B10 Line in, line out and Mic in
• B11 Network port (cameras)

Default Login Information for DW Spectrum® IPVMS

Default login information for the server’s OS

SPECIFICATIONS

SETTING UP THE SERVER

STEP 1: Connect external devices, power and network

1. Connect a monitor, USB keyboard, USB mouse and network cable to one of the Ethernet ports (B9 on the diagram). Configure the camera’s network first, then configure the server’s local network.
2. Connect the server to an appropriate power source. It is recommended to use a UPS system.
   * 3000VA or higher is recommended.
3. Power up the server if the server does not turn on automatically by pressing the power button on the front of the server. (F1 on the diagram).
   * Connecting the power cable to the live power source may turn on the server automatically.

STEP 2: Configure date and time Windows

1. Double-click on the date and time icon on the desktop.
2. Change time zone if it is not correct (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 before updating the date and time. Time may show 2 or 3 hours off due to an incorrect time zone
5. Press OK after adjusting to the correct date and/or time. Press OK to close the date and time when done.

Linux®

1. Open Settings
2. Click Details
3. Click Date &Time
4. Turn OFF Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone
5. Click Date & Time and set correct date and time
6. Click Time Zone and set to correct Time zone. (type one of the largest cities in the time zone)
7. Close Settings..

Configure network
Please have the following information ready before starting the network configuration.

The camera network and local network cannot be on the same network.

NOTE The Blackjack® server’s network settings are set to DHCP as default.
NOTE If you are not sure what information to enter, contact your Network Administrator or Internet Service Provider for the information

Windows®

1. Double click on the “Network Connections” on the desktop.
2. Right-click on “Ethernet with cable connected” and click “Properties”.
3. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.
4. Select “Use the following IP address” (Use the following DNS server addresses will be selected automatically).
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet mask of the camera network. (Do not enter anything for the default gateway, preferred DNS server and alternate DNS server.NOTE It must be the same network as the cameras and must not be the same network as the local network. Contact your network administrator for more information.
6. Click OK to close then click close to go back to network connections.
   Local Network
7. Right-click on the other Ethernet, the one with network cable unplugged, and click “Properties”.
8. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.
9. Select “Use the following IP address” (Use the following DNS server addresses will be selected automatically).
10. Enter IP address and subnet mask of the camera network.
11. Click OK to close then click close to go back to network connections.
12. Connect a network cable to the Ethernet port B10 on the diagram (page 2) to the switch on the local network.
13. Close the network connections dialog.

Linux®

1. Open Settings > Network
2. Click Setting of the Ethernet that is Connected
3. Change to Manual then enter Address, Netmask , Gateway.
   * Do not enter Gateway information if there is no Gateway in this network.
4. Click Apply to save
5. Restart the connection by switching OFF then turn ON.
6. Click Settings of the Ethernet not connected.
7. Change to Manual then enter Address, Netmask, Gateway then DNS.
8. Click Apply to save
9. Connect the network cable and verify the connection

NOTE If you are not connecting to the Blackjack® from the same network, you may be required to perform port forwarding on your router to access the server. Contact your Network Administrator or Installer for additional information

CONFIGURE CAMERAS USING DW® IP FINDER™

Refer to the camera’s QSG to configure any DW® IP camera’s IP address using DW® IP finder™.

DW Spectrum® IPVMS client

LINUX-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH
To launch the DW Spectrum® software on the Linux-based server:
OPTION 1: Double-click the DW Spectrum® desktop icon.
OPTION 2: Go to the dashboard on the top left side. Search ‘DW’. Click the DW icon.

WINDOWS-BASED SOFTWARE MANUAL LAUNCH
To launch the DW Spectrum® software on the Windows-based server:

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

SETTING UP DW SPECTRUM® MEDIA SERVER

Login: admin
Password: admin12345

Initial run from the Blackjack® server

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

To rename the server

1. Right-click on the server name listed on the resources then click server settings.
2. Go to the general tab and enter the new server name in the name field. Click OK.

To check for updates

1. Click on the menu then click “System Administration”.
2. Go to the updates tab. If the system requires updating, click on the update system button.If you are on the latest version, it will say “You have the latest version installed” and the Update System button will be disabled.
3. Click OK when the update is completed.

Enter and activate licenses

1. Go to the system administration window and click on the license tab.
2. Enter the license key and click “Activate License”. An Internet connection is required.
   * Click on “Activate Trial License” if you have not purchased a valid license key.
3. Click OK to when the license key is activated.

Configure recording

1. Right-click on a camera in the resource tree to setup recording. Click on camera settings from the context menu.
2. Go to the recordings tab.
3. Click to turn on recording.
4. Configure the camera’s schedule settings for quality, FPS and recording type.
5. Click and drag the mouse over the recording schedule to apply the settings to multiple days and times.
   Click “All” to apply the recording settings to the entire schedule.
6. A red dot will appear next to the camera in the resource tree once recording is started.

Backup database

1. Go to the system administration window and click on the general tab.
2. Click “Create Backup…”.
3. Navigate to the folder you want to save the database and enter a name for the backup file. Click save.
   * It is strongly recommend to backup your data to an external storage media as well.

NOTE: More information and instructions are available in the
DW Spectrum® IPVMS user manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

DW SPECTRUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Recommended specs for the full client

Except Storage Server version
Important: OS not listed will be not be supported by DW® Tech Support

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Fax: (813) 888-9262
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