Hard Disk; Disk Utilization; Replacing The Hard Disk - Axis 262 User Manual

AXIS 262+ Hard Disk
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Hard Disk

Disk utilization

This page shows the current disk utilization and allows you to set the disk space allotted to
each camera for manual/scheduled recording and alarm recording. A new camera is, by
default, allotted 12 GB of disk space for manual and scheduled recordings and 7 GB of disk
space for alarm recordings.
> Disk Utilization in the device's Web pages to view and edit how much disk
Click
space is allotted to each camera and to view how much free disk space is left.
Note:
Recordings may be erased if you reduce the disk capacity allotted to a camera.
Overwriting data
When the recorded data reaches its storage limit, you can configure whether older recorded
data is overwritten or not. Click
camera to configure, and then select the ON or OFF radio button for each recording mode.
Note:
If set to OFF the hard disk can become full and it will not be possible to record any more data for that
camera.

Replacing the hard disk

If the hard disk in the AXIS 262+ fails, it can be replaced. A hard disk up to 400 GB can be
used, but the recommended size is 250 GB.
Note that for the product warranty to be valid:
a) the disk must be replaced with the 250 GB replacement disk supplied by
Axis Communications (part number 5010-0001 ACC HARDDISK 250GB AXIS 262+)
b) the disk must only be replaced by personnel authorized to do so by
Axis Communications.
Axis Communications does not guarantee functionality with any other hard disk than the
one originally included, or its authorized replacement.
Note:
If a disk larger than 250 GB is used, the maximum number of users will be decreased
Caution!
• The electronics of the AXIS 262+ can be sensitive to Electrostatic Discharges (ESD). Be
sure to take proper precautions when replacing the hard disk, e.g. ground straps, gloves or
ESD mats.
• Make sure the power cable is disconnected before removing the cover to avoid
electrical hazards.
> Advanced Overwrite, select the number of the