Chapter 16 Hot Spare Device Backup; Set Hot Spare Device - HIKVISION DS-9616NI-I8 User Manual

Chapter 16 Hot Spare Device Backup

Purpose
The device can form an N+1 hot spare system. The system consists of several working devices and a
hot spare device; when the working device fails, the hot spare device switches into operation, thus
increasing the reliability of the system. Contact your dealer for details of models that support the
hot spare function.
A bidirectional connection shown in the figure below is required to be built between the hot spare
device and each working device.
Before You Start
At least 2 devices must be online.

16.2 Set Hot Spare Device

Purpose
Hot spare devices takes over working device tasks when working devices fail.
Step 1 Go to System > Hot Spare.
Step 2 Set the Work Mode to Hot Spare Mode.
Step 3 Click Apply.
Step 4 Click Yes in the popup attention box to reboot the device.
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Figure 16-1 Building a Hot Spare System
Figure 16-2 Hot Spare
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