Connecting the 8300 DVR to an External SATA Hard Disk Drive (optional)
Complete the following steps to install a SATA drive.
1.Make sure that both the 8300 DVR and the external SATA drive are unplugged from power.
2.Connect the data cable for the SATA drive to the 8300 DVR.
3.Plug in power to the external SATA drive.
4.Plug in the 8300 DVR power cord, and then turn on the 8300 DVR.
5.Follow the
•If it is a new drive or one used on another device, you will be asked to format it.
•If the drive is formatted and will work with this 8300 DVR, you will get a confirmation that the drive is working.
WARNING: Electric shock hazard!
Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or disconnecting any device cables for the 8300 DVR.
Guidelines for Using the External SATA Hard Disk Drive
The external SATA hard disk drive requires continuous power. If the SATA drive loses power while the 8300 DVR is plugged in, the 8300 DVR may stop current recordings or not provide enough space for future recordings. Follow these guidelines for using the SATA drive:
•Do not plug in the power cord for the SATA drive to a switched outlet or to the AC outlet on the 8300 DVR.
•Do not turn off, disconnect, or unplug the SATA drive while the 8300 DVR is plugged in.
Recommendations for the SATA Drive
Contact your cable service provider for a list of approved external SATA hard disk drives. At a minimum, your SATA drive should have these capabilities:
•External SATA Connector - SATA II: Cable and Connector, Revision 1.0
•Drive Speed: 7200 RPM (5400 RPM without
•Capacity: Only one SATA drive can be connected to the 8300 DVR. The 8300 DVR will not support a separate port multiplier.
•SATA Drive Power: The SATA drive should power on when plugged in and should not be controlled by a switch.
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