How to Upgrade Huawei Surveillance Hard Drives344

This tutorial will guide you through the steps of upgrading the hard drives in your Huawei surveillance system. Before you begin, ensure you have the following:* New compatible hard drives
* Screwdriver
* Anti-static wrist strap (recommended)

Step 1: Power Down the System

Turn off the power to your surveillance system and disconnect all cables.

Step 2: Open the Chassis

Locate the screws securing the chassis cover and remove them. Carefully lift the cover and set it aside.

Step 3: Remove the Old Hard Drive

Locate the old hard drive. It will be mounted in a drive bay with screws securing it. Unscrew and remove the drive.

Step 4: Install the New Hard Drive

Align the new hard drive with the drive bay and gently slide it in until it clicks into place. Secure it with the screws.

Step 5: Repeat for Other Drives

If you need to upgrade multiple hard drives, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each drive.

Step 6: Close the Chassis

Once all new hard drives are installed, replace the chassis cover and secure it with the screws.

Step 7: Power On the System

Connect the cables and power on the surveillance system. The system will automatically detect the new hard drives.

Step 8: Format the Hard Drives

Log in to the NVR or surveillance software and go to the Hard Drive Management section.

Select the new hard drives and choose the format option. Click "OK" to confirm.

Step 9: Assign the Hard Drives

Once the hard drives are formatted, you can assign them to specific recording channels or storage pools.

Select the hard drives and click "Assign" in the surveillance software.

Step 10: Verify Operation

After completing the upgrade, check the surveillance system to ensure it is operating correctly.

Go to the Live View or Playback section and view recordings to verify that the system is recording and storing data properly.

2025-01-15

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