4. Open the Server Administrator application and expand the System Tree.
The new hard drive should be automatically added to the Physical Disks list. The list is typically available
here:
System > Storage > PERC H740P Mini (Embedded) > Connector 0 (RAID) > Enclosure (Backplane)
> Physical Disks
.
5. Assign a task to the new hard drive or allow it to exist as an extra storage drive.
It is recommended to use the new hard drive as a hot spare. Hot spares are hard drives that are available
on standby in the event of a hard drive failure in the RAID. If that occurs, you can configure the system to
automatically redirect recording to the unused hard drive.
To assign the new hard drive as a hot spare:
a. In the Task list, select
Assign and Unassign Global Hot Spare
.
b. Click
Execute
.
If the new hard drive is not displayed in the Server Administrator, try one of the following:
l
Refresh the browser.
l
Reboot the recorder.
Replacing Hard Drives
The operating system and the Avigilon Control Center software are mirrored on two hard drives at the back of
the recorder. If one of the hard drives fail, you can replace the failed drive while the recorder continues to run
from the other.
If your recorder is still under warranty, contact Avigilon Technical Support to replace the failed hard drive.
If more than two hard drives fail at the same time, contact Avigilon Technical Support immediately for recovery
instructions.
Important:
Only replace a hard drive if the hard drive LED indicator and the Server Administrator displays an
error.
1. Open the Server Administrator.
2. Check which hard drive has failed, then disconnect the drive through the Server Administrator software.
Hard drives are installed at the front, back and in the middle of the recorder. Be sure you can identify
which hard drive needs to be replaced.
3. If you are replacing a hard drive at the center of the recorder, shut down the recorder then disconnect all
cables.
NOTE:
Skip this step if you plan to hot-swap a hard drive at the front or back of the recorder.
4. Remove the bezel.
5. Depending on where the hard drive is located, perform one of the following procedures:
Replacing Hard Drives
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