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Replacing the Hard Drive (LH160
Series)
The system comes with a pre-installed SATA hard drive. You can expand the hard drive to
the following configurations:
• 8/12/16–Channel models: You can replace the existing hard drive with a 3.5" or 2.5"
SATA hard drive up to 4TB.
• 24–Channel models: These models have two hard drive bays and can be expanded
with a maximum of two 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard drives of up to 4TB each.
Note
It is recommended to use surveillance or security-certified hard drives, which are designed to be reliable
over long periods of time while recording 24/7. Security-certified hard drives are available at
www.lorextechnology.com.
24.1 Removing the Hard Drive
The steps to remove the hard drive differ depending on the number of channels your DVR
has.
24.1.1 8/12/16–Channel
WARNING
Make sure that the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive.
1. Remove the screw from each side panel and rear panel (x3) of the cover.
2. Gently slide the cover away from the rear panel and lift off. Be careful of sharp edges.
3. Disconnect the power and data cables.
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