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Appendix B: Replacing a Hard Drive
Since the DVR5300 runs continuously, a hard drive may fail at some point. If this happens, the indicator for the failed drive glows red.
NOTES:
• The HD5000 Series hard drive replacement kit includes a single hard drive carrier with a Pelco-certified har d drive. Using any other hard
drive in the drive carrier voids the manufacturer’s warranty for the DVR5300.
• You can replace the failed hard drive with a drive of equal or greater capacity. The unit ignores any additional capacity. However, do not
install a lower capacity drive, which will corrupt the RAID array.
• You can replace the failed drive without shutting down the unit.
• No tools are required to replace this component.
To replace a hard drive:
1. Review all instructions in this section before proceeding.
2. Refer to Safe Handling of Hard Drives (C2668M) for additional safety instructions when handling a hard drive.
3. Unlock and open the bezel cover.
4. Identify the failed hard drive. The drive status indicator will be solid red.
5. Squeeze both plastic finger tabs of the carrier’s spring-loaded latch.
Figure 30. Operating the Latching Mechanism
6. Gently pull the hard drive carrier out of the unit while squeezing the tabs. Note the drive number on the hard drive carrier.
WARNING: If a hard drive fails, replace it as soon as possible to main tain system data redundancy.
DRIVE STATUS INDICATOR