Instruction manual

Using the Main Menu14
2. Configure the following:
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2.1. Under HDD No., select the hard drive you would like to format. Information about the hard drive
appears in the lower section of the menu.
2.2. Under Set to, select Format.
2.3. Click Apply. Click OK to confirm. Wait for the hard drive to format. Hard drives become Read/
Write hard drives by default when formatted.
14.4.3 Selecting Hard Drive Types
The system supports the following hard drive types:
• Read/Write: Normal recording hard drive.
• Read only: Do not record on the hard drive.
• Mirroring: Record in parallel to Read/Write hard drive for cameras enabled for mirror-
ing. This allows you to create automatic backups of recordings.
Note
Mirroring must be enabled in the schedule (for details, see 14.2.3 Schedule, page 32).
Mirroring begins backing up data starting when the hard drive is configured for mirroring.
To select hard drive types:
1. Under HDD No., select the hard drive you would like to format.
2. Under Set to, select the hard drive type.
3. Click Apply.
4. Right-click to exit the HDD Management menu. The system will restart.
14.4.4 Configuring Hard Drive Group Settings
Hard drive group settings allows you to balance recordings for your IP cameras across
multiple hard drives.
To configure hard drive group settings:
1. Click HDD Setting.
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