Replacement/addition of hard disk drives

Replace hard disk drives

To replace the HDD units, proceed as follows.

It is possible to replace an HDD unit without stopping operation.

Prepare for removing the hard disk drives. (Page 133)

(HDD shutdown process)

Remove the hard disk drives from the

recorder.

Install the hard disk drives by following procedures of how to add the HDD unit.

(Page 53)

(Page 52)

Note:

When replacing the hard disk units from the extension unit, take the same procedures as replacement of the recorder's.

Refer to the operating instructions of the extension unit for how to install the hard disk units on the extension unit.

Refer to page 146 for how to replace a faulty hard disk drive during operating in the RAID mode.

Shutdown process of the hard disk drives

Before removing the hard disk drives, start the shutdown process of the hard disk drives first. Before the following procedure, remove the front cover from the recorder.(page 146)

Step 1

Hold down the [USE] button for 2 seconds or more.

The buzzer will start sounding. The HDD Configuration menu will be displayed on Monitor 2.

Step 2

Select the "Execute>" button of "Remove".

The HDD remove window will be displayed.

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