Pelco DX8100 Series manual Installing a Hard Disk Drive

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

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The security surveillance service provided by the DX8100 is interrupted when the unit is taken offline.

A DX8100 can weigh between 39.8 lb (18.1 kg) to 46.4 lb (21.1 kg). It is recommended that two people lift and remove the unit.

1.Properly shut down the DX8100 Series HVR/DVR. Refer to the manuals supplied with the unit. DX8100.

2.Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

WARNING: It is critical that the unit be unplugged for your safety. You must remove the power cord because current continues to flow through the DX8100 even when the unit is turned off. First, unplug the power cord from the wall socket and then unplug it from the rear of the HVR/DVR.

3.Remove the power cord from the back of the DX8100.

4.Disconnect any cables or connections that may restrict access or interfere with the removal of the unit.

5.If the DX8100 is mounted in a rack, remove it from the rack before installing an HDD. Two people can lift and remove the HVR/DVR.

WARNING: The chassis assembly includes parts with sharp edges. To avoid injury, use caution when working in and around the chassis and components.

a.Unscrew the fasteners that secure the unit in the rack and carefully lift it out of the rack.

b.Move the DX8100 to an area that will provide full access to its internal components.

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Contents DX8100 Series Hybrid Video Recorders Page Contents List of Illustrations Unit must be shut down to install the system and data disk Important Safety InstructionsDescription Parts List and ToolsInstalling a Hard Disk Drive Removing Chassis Cover Opening the ChassisDVD-RW Interior Component LayoutRemoving a Drive Removing Sata Power and Data CablesLift the drive out of the basket Installing a Drive Partitioning the System Drive Setting Up the System DriveDX8100 Boot Settings View Press Enter. The Boot Device Priority screen appears Installing Windows and DX8100 Application Software Page Formatting the System Drive Data Partition Setting UP the System Data PartitionClick Format. The Format E dialog appears refer to Figure Optional Configuring the Data Drive Configuring a Hard Drive Setting Up a Video Data DriveSelect Disks to Initialize Dialog Data Disk Status Changed to Dynamic Converting a Dynamic Disk to a Basic DiskPartitioning the Data Disk Reinstalling the DX8100 Allocating a System and Data Drive Simultaneously Allocating a DriveC2639M-B 8/09 Viewing the Unallocated Drive Allocating a NEW Video Data DriveC2639M-B 8/09 Revision History Product Warranty and Return Information