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5.3 General NVVR configuration
In this section we can configure all NVVR fields. See the table below for detailed information.
Option
Description
NVVR Name
This field is the name that any server will see when discovering new NVVRs.
Recording path
Path where NVVR recordings are stored.
Recording disk size
Amount of maximum disk space desired for IP cameras recordings. If this value is reduced, all the data exceeding
the new size will be deleted instantly. Don’t set this value very close to the available disk space. It’s recommendable
to leave ,at least, a 5% of extra space between the total available disk space and this value.
WARNING: THIS VALUE MUST ALWAYS BE BIGGER THAN THE FREE DISK SPACE.
Recording last days
Amount of maximum recorded days. Set 0 for unlimited days. If this value is reduced, all the data exceeding the new
period will be deleted after some hours.
Disk space management
Cyclic recording:
When the specified “Recording disk size” is reached, the oldest recordings start to be overwritten.
Continuous and stop:
When the specified “Recording disk size” is reached, the system stops recording.
Pre-alarm temporary path
Path where NVVR pre-alarm recordings are stored.
Pre-alarm temporary disk size
Amount of maximum disk space desired for IP cameras pre-alarm recordings.
Video server port
Value port used for NVVR to send video images to Nethunter. The value is 38000 by default. Do not change this
parameter unless your distributor tells you to do so.
Time zone
Specifies the time zone where the NVVR is located. It’s used to work properly with DST.
WARNING
It’s not supported to configure any recording path in the system drive as it may cause unexpected malfunctions.
Please do not change the PC system time manually when the NVVR is working. It may cause the recordings to be inconsistent.
It’s not supported to record in any external USB drive as it can lead to unexpected malfunctions.
Set a proper recording disk size. Check that this value is always lower than the free disk space.
Set a proper recording last days. Check that there is enough free disk space to record those days.