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.

WARNING: If a hard drive fails, replace it as soon as possible to maintain system data redundancy.

NOTES:

The HD5000 Series hard drive replacement kit includes a single hard drive carrier with a Pelco-certified hard 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.

DRIVE STATUS INDICATOR

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.

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Pelco C1629M-F manual Appendix B Replacing a Hard Drive

C1629M-F specifications

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