The role in practice
A recorder can display a warning while old images are still visible, or conversely, have no new images despite a normal live display.
advice
Hikvision hard disk and recording health
The status of a hard drive must be checked in addition to the actual availability of recordings.
What should be clear in advance
Check disk status, write records, recording channels, and the desired review period. Compare the oldest available recording with what the organization expects to be able to retain.
Set without side effects
Research notifications for formatting, replacing, or adding storage. Calculate the need again when resolution, camera count, or recording format has changed.
Focused checking
Search for images from different days and confirm that new events are recorded. Record the disk change, date, and result in the log.
Frequently asked questions
Does transferring mean that recordings are lost due to a malfunction?
Transferring can be normal if the retention period has been reached.
Does every malfunction immediately lead to disk replacement?
No. First assess the status, admission behavior and cause.