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    Integrate Network Optix NX with IDrive® e2

    Network Optix NX is an enterprise video platform (Nx EVOS) designed to build intelligent, AI-driven video solutions that integrate video with real-time data insights to improve operational management. It supports scalable deployments, robust APIs, and seamless integration of IP cameras, IoT devices, and third-party applications into a unified ecosystem. Integrating Network Optix NX with IDrive® e2 adds a capable and scalable cloud object storage solution that facilitates systematic integration for secure, efficient, and cost-effective video data management.

    Prerequisites:

    Before you begin, ensure the following:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. Learn how to create a bucket.
    3. Valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. Network Optix Nx Witness v5.1 or later.
    5. Valid and Active Nx Licensing applied.

    The following steps can help you successfully integrate Network Optix NX with IDrive® e2 cloud object storage.

    Install Network Optix NX on Windows

    1. To install the Nx Plugin in Windows,
      1. Copy the Nx_Windows_1.0.3.zip over to the machine running Nx Witness.
      2. Extract the .zip file contents.
      3. Navigate inside the install-storage-sdk-window folder, and you will see the install.bat file.
      4. Run the command prompt as admin.
        IDrive e2
      5. Navigate the directory to where the install-storage-sdk-window folder is located.
        IDrive e2
      6. Run the install.bat file.
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        Now, the plugin is attached to the Network Optix Media Server.

    Configure E2 Cloud Storage as External Storage

    1. Within Nx Witness, ensure that recording is turned on for the cameras in your environment.
    2. Right-click on the camera name under Server, and then select Camera Settings from the options list.
      IDrive e2
    3. Click the Recordings tab and highlight and select the schedule you want to apply to that particular camera.
      IDrive e2

      Note: Adjust your archive settings to set the overall retention period to achieve your desired outcome on that camera.

      IDrive e2
    4. Click Apply and then click OK.
    5. Right-click on the server name and then click Server Settings.
      IDrive e2
    6. Click the Storage Management tab and then click Add External Storage.
      IDrive e2
    7. In the Add External Storage window,
      1. Select S3 as the Protocol.
      2. Enter your IDrive® e2 endpoint as URL.
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as Login.
      4. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as Password.
      5. Click OK.
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    8. Click Apply to initialize the IDrive® e2 bucket as the new storage target.
      IDrive e2
    9. Click OK to close the window.

    Logs Location for Windows

    C:\ProgramFiles\Network Optix\Nx Witness\MediaServer\logs

    For a more in-depth look at Nx Witness VMS, click here.

    Note: Data restoration is handled by your specific backup solution provider and is affected by multiple variables that are unique to your environment. For application-related enquiries/support, it is strongly recommended you seek guidance from the technical team of your backup solution provider.