Configuring Raid; Creating Array - HIKVISION DS-9000 Series User Manual

User Manual of DS-9000/9100/9600 Series DVR
Note:
This Chapter is available for DS-9000HFI-RH, DS-9100HFI-RH and DS-9600NI-RH models only.

Configuring RAID

The DS-9000/9100HFI-RH is capable of realizing Redundant Array of Independent Disk, supporting RAID0,
RAID1, RAID5 and RAID10 RAID types. Prior to operation, please install the array adapter and HDD properly.
It is recommended to use the same HDDs (including model and capacity) for array creation and configuration so
as to maintain reliable and stable running of the disks.
Note:
The ST31000525SV/ST31000340NS HDD models are not supported for array configuration currently.

Creating Array

Before recording, it needs to create the array in the RAID menu.
One-touch Configuration
To configure array by One-touch Configuration:
1.
Enter the RAID Settings menu, shown in Figure 1 by clicking Menu > Settings >RAID.
Figure 1. RAID Settings Menu
2.
Click the One-touch button to start array configuration.
Note:
When the One-touch Array Configuration is selected, the device can automatically enable the installed
HDDs for array creation. As the default array type is RAID 5, thus at least 3 hard disks must be installed.
3. Edit the Array Name and then click the OK button to start array configuration.
Figure 2. One-touch Array Configuration
4. When the array configuration is complete, click the OK button on the pop-up Attention box to
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