Abus TVHD80000, User Manual

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HDD
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HDD
HDDs
Note
The device manages up to eight 3.5" SATA hard
disk drives.
For additional data security, an e-SATA hard disc
can be optionally connected.
Each of the installed HDDs must be initialised be-
fore the device can be used for recording. The de-
vice only detects the HDD and its assignment af-
ter initialisation has been made.
Warning
All data is deleted from the HDD during initialisa-
tion.
Ensure a data backup has been made in good
time beforehand.
Installing the HDD
1. Disconnect the device from the mains power and
open the cover.
2. Observe the applicable ESD guidelines when han-
dling electronic devices and ensure they are earthed.
3. Do not open the device in rooms with carpets or
other surfaces that can become electro statically
charged.
4. Avoid bodily contact with all components on the
PCB.
Warning
If you have questions regarding the information or
cannot find the information you need, please con-
tact your maintenance specialist.
5. Install the HDD and then connect it.
6. Reattach the cover and connect the device to the
mains power supply.
7. Switch on the device and start the HDD menu.
Click on “HDD” in the menu to define settings relating to
hard disc administration
HDD Management parameters
HDD information
Label Shows the internal connection
number
Capacity HDD capacity (in GB)
Status Shows the current status of the
HDD:
Not initialised
Normal
Error
Property 
Redundancy: Works redun-
dantly for data security

Read-only: Read-only protec-
tion

R/W: Read and write
Type Local: Device HDD
NFS: Network HDD
If possible, avoid using NFS stor-
age due to compatibility problems
that may occur.
Free Space Shows the approximate free mem-
ory for recordings
Group HDD group (1 is preset)
Recordings can be assigned to
groups
Edit
Define hard disc settings (First ad-
just the camera groups; see also
p.32)
Delete
Removal of the hard disc
1. Select the HDD by ticking the corresponding box.
2. Start the process by clicking on
Init .
3. Confirm the prompt by pressing OK .
4. The status bar shows the progress of the initialisa-
tion.
Note
If the initialised HDD is not displayed, check the
connections