Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive

Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive

The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can expand the 4/ 8-channel models with a replacement single hard drive up to 2 terabyte (TB). The

16-channel model has two hard drive bays and can be expanded with a maximum of two 1 terabyte (TB) hard drives (for a maximum storage space of 2TB).

NOTE: It is recommended to use surveillance or security-certified hard drives, which are designedtobereliableoverlongperiodsoftimewhilerecording24/7.Security-certified hard drives are available at www.lorextechnology.com

Removing the Hard Drive

Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive.

To remove the hard drive:

1Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel (x3) of the cover.

NOTE: The 16-channel model has 4 rear panel screws and 2 screws on each side panel.

2Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off. Be careful of sharp edges.

3Disconnect the power and data cables.

4Remove the screws from the mounting brackets.

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