DSS/V8/DSS Pro

Video Management System - DSS Pro V8

Specifications	DSS Pro V8.1.1 Server + Patch Package	DSS Pro V8.2 Server + Patch Package	DSS Pro V8.4 (Latest Version)	DSS Pro V8 Video Monitoring	DSS Pro V8 Elevator Control
	Build Date: 07-27-2022 Patch Build Date: 11-25-2022	Build Date: 12-10-2022 Patch Build Date: 05-09-2023	Build Date: 01-04-2024	Build Date: 04-28-2022	Build Date: 05-17-2022

PLEASE READ BEFORE UPDATING TO V8.4: https://us.dahuasecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Notes_for_Access_Control_Function_Update.docx

Description

DSS Pro is a comprehensive and expandable Dahua VMS for flexible, scalable, reliable and powerful central management. With client-server architecture, DSS Pro provides central management, information sharing, convenient connections, and multi-service cooperation. The software provides basic functions such as user permission management, device management, alarm management, and central storage, but also delivers advanced features of video wall and map configuration, access control features, video intercom, attendance, and analytic functions such as face detection and object detection. It also integrates add-ons such as business intelligence and traffic surveillance.

Features

• Integrates All Management Functions into One Client

• Allows Device Initialization and Management

• Live Video Playback from Edge Device

• Supports Access Control and Video Intercom Integration

• Configure Video Wall Layout and Scheme

• Offers Fisheye Camera Dewarping on Live View

Mobile App

App	Icon	Android	iOS	Description
DSS Agile 8				Mobile monitoring software that has functions such as live view, video playback, video call and alarm push notifications.

Requirements

CPU	Intel® Core(TM) I7-9700K CPU@3.60GHZ
Memory	8GB
System Disk	7200 RPM Enterprise Class HDD 1TB, 500G free space for DSS
Storage Disk	7200 RPM Enterprise Class HDD
Ethernet port	1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

CPU	Intel® Core(TM) I5-9400CPU@2.90GHZ
Memory	8GB
System Disk	7200 RPM Enterprise Class HDD 1TB, 200G free space for DSS
Storage Disk	7200 RPM Enterprise Class HDD
Ethernet port	1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

Supported OS Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) Windows 10 (32 and 64-bit)

Instructions

Installation and License Activation

• DSS Pro V8 Main Server Installation
• DSS Pro V8 Sub Server Installation
• DSS Pro V8 Server Configuration
• DSS Pro V8 Server Parameters
• How to Backup and Restore DSS Pro V8 Server settings
• License Activation
• DSS Pro V8 Client Installation

Device Setup

• Add Dahua device to DSS Pro V8
• Import Device
• Channel Features Selection
• Device Configuration
• Add Dahua LPR camera to DSS Pro V8

Operation

• How to play liveview and video playback
• How to download recorded video

User Management

• How to add a user
• How to add a Domain user

Storage Management

• How to configure local disks
• How to configure Net disks
• How to use Disk Groups
• How to setup local recording schedule

DSS Agile 8 Mobile App

• DSS Agile 8 Setup

Install and Configure DSS Pro
Learn how to install DSS Pro Server and Client Software and perform first time setup and license activation > Download and install DSS Pro software > Configure the server settings such as IP and port for DSS Pro server > How To Activate the License on DSS Pro > How To Download and install DSS Pro Client software

Add and configure Devices
Learn how to add devices such as IP cameras, NVRs, and more to DSS Pro > Add Dahua device to DSS Pro V8 > Import multiple devices at once to DSS Pro software > Configure the features for each device/channel added to DSS Pro > Configure device settings for devices that have been added to DSS Pro

User Management
Learn how to create users for DSS Pro Software > How to create users and user levels for DSS Pro > How to create Domain users for DSS Pro