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Managing eSATA
When there is an external eSATA device connected to DVR, you can configure eSATA for
the use of Record or Export, and you can manage the eSATA in the DVR.
Enter the Advanced Record Settings interface.
Menu >Record>Advanced
1. Select the eSATA type to Export or Record from the dropdown
list of eSATA.
Export: use the eSATA for backup. Refer to Backup using
eSATA HDDs in Chapter Backing up by Normal Video Search for
operating instructions.
Record: use the eSATA for record. Refer to the following steps for
operating instructions.
2. When the eSATA type is selected to Record
Enter the HDD Information interface: Menu > HDD> General
3. Edit the property of the selected eSATA, or initialize it is
required.
Two storage modes can be configured for the eSATA
when it is used for Record. Please refer to Chapter 10.4
Managing HDD Group and Chapter 10.5 Configuring
Quota Mode for details.
Managing HDD Group
Setting HDD Groups
Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be
recorded onto a particular HDD group through HDD settings.
Enter the Storage Mode interface:
Menu > HDD > Advanced > Storage Mode.
1. Set the Mode to Group.
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2. Click the Apply button and the Attention box to the left will pop up.
3. Click Yes to reboot the device to activate the changes.
4. After reboot of device, enter the HDD information interface.
Menu > HDD > General.