Upgrading the DX8100HDDI HDD Storage Capacity
The DX8100HDDI must be reconfigured when upgrading the storage capacity.
WARNING: Adding additional drives to the DX8100HDDI to increase its storage capacity requires that the RAID array be deleted and rebuilt. Doing so removes all recorded video data, which cannot be reversed or recovered.
BACKING UP RECORDED VIDEO DATA (OPTIONAL)
1.Back up the video data stored on the DX8100HDDI. Refer to Data Backup Setup in the DX8100 Server Operation/Configuration manual (C2630M) or the online Help system.
DELETING THE RAID ARRAY
2.Shut down the DX8100.
a.From the DX8100 menu bar choose File > Exit. The “Shut down” dialog box appears.
b.Click “Shut down.” The DX8100 shuts down.
3.Use one of the following methods to connect a PC to the DX8100HDDI:
• Use a Cat5 network crossover cable to connect a PC to the
• Connect a PC to the same network as the DX8100HDDI.
4.To log on to the DX8100HDDI and obtain its IP address:
a.On the DX8100HDDI front panel, press and hold ENT.
b.To access the “View and Edit Config Params” menu, press the down arrow button six times, and then press ENT twice.
c.Press the down arrow once and ENT twice to display the IP address for the DX8100HDDI. Note this address for step 6.
5.Perform the following steps from the PC (not the DX8100 or DX8100HDDI):
a.Click Start > Run. The Run dialog box appears.
b.In the Open
Figure 29. Run Dialog Box
c.Click OK. The Command Prompt window appears.
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