HIK VISION UD.6L0202B1194A01 User guide

Network Video Recorder
Quick Operation Guide
UD.6L0202B1194A01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NVR Pre-Installation.......................................................................................................................................2
NVR Installation ..............................................................................................................................................2
Hard Disk Installation.....................................................................................................................................3
Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................14
Peripheral Connections .................................................................................................................................17
Wiring of Alarm Input..............................................................................................................................17
Wiring of Alarm Output...........................................................................................................................17
Using of Alarm Connectors......................................................................................................................17
Controller Connection..............................................................................................................................18
Specifications..................................................................................................................................................19
Specifications of DS-9600NI-ST.............................................................................................................19
Specifications of DS-9600NI-RT .............................................................................................................20
Specification of DS-9600NI-XT..............................................................................................................21
Specifications of DS-8600NI-ST.............................................................................................................22
Specification of DS-7700NI-ST...............................................................................................................23
Specification of DS-7700NI-SP...............................................................................................................24
Specifications of DS-7600NI-ST.............................................................................................................25
Specifications of DS-7600NI-SP .............................................................................................................26
HDD Storage Calculation Chart...................................................................................................................27
Accessing by Web Browser............................................................................................................................28
Logging In................................................................................................................................................28
Live View.................................................................................................................................................28
Recording.................................................................................................................................................29
Playback...................................................................................................................................................31
Log .......................................................................................................................................................32
Menu Operation.............................................................................................................................................33
Menu Structure.........................................................................................................................................33
Startup and Shutdown..............................................................................................................................33
Live View.................................................................................................................................................34
Adding IP Cameras ..................................................................................................................................34
One-touch RAID Configuration...............................................................................................................36
Recording.................................................................................................................................................37
Instant Recording.............................................................................................................................37
All-day Recording............................................................................................................................38
Playback...................................................................................................................................................38
Backup.....................................................................................................................................................39

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there is any question or request, please do not hesitate to contact dealer.
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series
Model
Type
9600NI-ST
DS-9608NI-ST
DS-9616NI-ST
DS-9632NI-ST
DS-9664NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
9600NI-RT
DS-9608NI-RT
DS-9616NI-RT
DS-9632NI-RT
DS-9664NI-RT
Network Video Recorder
9600NI-XT
DS-9616NI-XT
DS-9632NI-XT
DS-9664NI-XT
Network Video Recorder
8600NI-ST
DS-8608NI-ST
DS-8616NI-ST
DS-8632NI-ST
DS-8664NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7700NI-ST
DS-7708NI-ST
DS-7716NI-ST
DS-7732NI-ST
DS-7764NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7700NI-SP
DS-7708NI-SP
DS-7716NI-SP
DS-7732NI-SP
Network Video Recorder
7600NI-ST
DS-7608NI-ST
DS-7616NI-ST
DS-7632NI-ST
Network Video Recorder
7600NI-SP
DS-7608NI-SP
DS-7616NI-SP
DS-7632NI-SP
Network Video Recorder
NVR Pre-Installation
The DS-9600/8600/7700/7600NI-ST, DS-9600NI-RT/XT and DS-7700/7600NI-SP series NVR are highly
advanced surveillance equipment that should be installed with care. Please take into consideration the following
precautionary steps before installation of the NVR.
1. Keep all liquids away from the NVR.
2. Install the NVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.
3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.
NVR Installation
During the installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.

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6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 ºC ~ 55 ºC , 14ºF ~ 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.
Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Up to 8 SATA hard disks can be installed on your NVR. For DS-9600NI-XT, up to 16 SATA hard disks can be
installed on it.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps (for DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT):
1. Fasten the hard disk mounting handle to the hard disk with screws.
2. Insert the key and turn in clockwise direction to open the panel lock.
3. Press the buttons on the panel of two sides and open the front panel.
4. Insert the hard disk along the slot until it is placed into position.

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5. Repeat the above steps to install other hard disks onto the NVR. After having finished the installation of all
hard disks, close the front panel and lock it with the key again.
Steps (for DS-8600NI-ST):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
2. Install the HDD in the HDD rack using the provided screws. Fasten the screws on the
button to fix the HDD.
3. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.

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4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
5. Re-install the cover of the NVR and fasten screws.
Steps (for DS-7600NI-ST/SP and DS-7700NI-ST/SP):
1. Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.
2. Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the HDD.
3. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

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4. Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix the HDD.

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Front Panel
DS-9600NI-ST/RT
DS-9600NI-XT
DS-8600NI-ST
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
ALARM
Turns red when a sensor alarm is detected.
READY
Ready LED is normally blue, indicating that the device is
functioning properly.
STATUS
Turns blue when device is controlled by an IR remote.
Turns red when controlled by a keyboard and purple when IR
remote and keyboard is used at the same time.
HDD
Flashes red when data is being read from or written to HDD.
MODEM
(not for
DS-9600NI-XT)
Reserved for future usage.
TX/RX
Flashes blue when network connection is functioning properly.

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No.
Name
Function Description
GUARD
Guard LED turns blue when the device is in armed status; at this
time, an alarm is enabled when an event is detected.
The LED turns off when the device is unarmed. The arm/disarm
status can be changed by pressing and holding on the ESC
button for more than 3 seconds in live view mode.
2
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote
3
Front Panel Lock
(for DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT series)
You can lock or unlock the panel by the key.
4
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
5
Alphanumeric Buttons
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ
Control mode.
Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.
Switch between different channels in Playback mode.
The light of the button is blue when the corresponding channel is
recording; it is red when the channel is in network transmission
status; it is pink when the channel is recording and transmitting.
6
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
7
Composite
Keys
ESC
Back to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.
REC/SHOT
Enter the Manual Record setting menu.
In PTZ control settings, press the button and then you can call a
PTZ preset by pressing Numeric button.
It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback mode.
PLAY/AUTO
The button is used to enter the Playback mode.
It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
ZOOM+
Zoom in the PTZ camera in the PTZ Control setting.
A/FOCUS+
Adjust focus in the PTZ Control menu.
It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and
lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).
EDIT/IRIS+
Edit text fields. When editing text fields, it will also function as
a Backspace button to delete the character in front of the cursor.
On checkbox fields, pressing the button will tick the checkbox.
In PTZ Control mode, the button adjusts the iris of the camera.
In Playback mode, it can be used to generate video clips for
backup.
Enter/exit the folder of USB device and eSATA HDD.
MAIN/SPOT/ZOO
M-
Switch between main and spot output.
In PTZ Control mode, it can be used to zoom out the image.
F1/ LIGHT
Select all items on the list when used in a list field.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light (if
applicable).
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No.
Name
Function Description
play.
F2/ AUX
Cycle through tab pages.
In synchronous playback mode, it is used to switch between
channels.
MENU/WIPER
Press the button will help you return to the Main menu (after
successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key
beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU/WIPER button will start wiper
(if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control interface.
PREV/FOCUS-
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in
conjunction with the A/FOCUS+ button.
PTZ/IRIS-
Enter the PTZ Control mode.
In the PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the iris of the PTZ
camera.
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Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
The DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different
fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down button is used to speed
up and slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button
will select the next and previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through
channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
ENTER
The ENTER button is used to confirm selection in any of the
menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance
the video by a single frame.
In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
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JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection
up and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode: For DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT series, the
ring is used to jump 30s forward/backward in video files. For
DS-8600NI-ST series, the outer ring is used to speed up or slow
down the record files and the inner ring is used to jump 30s
forward/backward in records files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
10
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.

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DS-7700NI-ST/SP
No.
Name
Function Description
1
Status
Indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
READY
The LED is green when the device is running normally.
STATUS
The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled;
The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT)
are used;
The light is out when none of the above condition is met.
ALARM
The light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD
Blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network connection is functioning normally.
2
DVD-R/W
Slot for DVD-R/W.
3
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up
and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to move the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down button can adjust
the level bar of the image parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch channels.
ENTER
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play the
video by a single frame.
In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to pause or
resume auto sequence.
4
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
1/MENU
Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the
list.

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No.
Name
Function Description
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the
image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PRE
V
Enter numeral “9”;
Enter letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enter numeral “0”;
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.
5
JOG SHUTTLE Control
Move the active selection in a menu. It will move the selection up
and down.
In Live View mode, it can be used to cycle through different
channels.
In the Playback mode, it can be used to jump 30s
forward/backward in video files.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ
camera.
6
POWER ON/OFF
Power on/off switch.
7
USB Interfaces
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

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DS-7600NI-ST/SP:
No.
Name
Function Description
1
USB Interface
Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory devices.
2
Status
Indicators
POWER
Turns green when NVR is powered up.
READY
The LED is green when the device is running normally.
STATUS
The light is green when the IR remote control is enabled;
The light is red when the function of the composite keys (SHIFT)
are used;
The light is out when none of the above condition is met.
ALARM
The light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD
Blinks red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx
Blinks green when network connection is functioning normally.
3
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
4
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
1/MENU
Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the
list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the
image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;

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No.
Name
Function Description
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PRE
V
Enter numeral “9”;
Enter letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enter numeral “0”;
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.
5
Control
Buttons
DIRECTION
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate between
different fields and items and select setting parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed up
and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right buttons are
used to move the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down button can adjust
the level bar of the image parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch channels.
ENTER
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play the
video by a single frame.
In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to pause or
resume auto sequence.

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Rear Panel
DS-9600NI-ST/RT and DS-8600NI-ST
DS-9600NI-XT
DS-7700NI-ST
DS-7700NI-SP
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
CVBS AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
CVBS video output.
VGA AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with
VGA video output.
3
LINE IN
BNC connector for audio input.
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

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No.
Item
Description
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
eSATA (Optional)
Connects external SATA HDD, CD/DVD-RM.
2 eSATA interfaces for DS-9600NI-XT.
8
LAN Interface
1 network interface provided for DS-7700NI-ST/SP and 2 network
interfaces for DS-9600NI-ST/RT/XT and DS-8600NI-ST.
9
Termination Switch
RS-485 termination switch.
Up position is not terminated.
Down position is terminated with 120Ωresistance.
10
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.
Controller Port
D+, D- pin connects to Ta, Tb pin of controller. For cascading devices,
the first NVR’s D+, D- pin should be connected with the D+, D- pin of
the next NVR.
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
11
GROUND
Ground(needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
12
AC 100V ~ 240V
AC 100V ~ 240V power supply.
13
POWER
Switch for turning on/off the device.
14
USB interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as USB
mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
15
Network Interfaces with
PoE function (supported
by DS-7700NI-SP only)
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.
DS-7600NI-ST
DS-7600NI-SP
No.
Item
Description
1
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
2
AUDIO OUT
BNC connector for audio output.
3
AUDIO IN
BNC connector for audio input. (Also for two-way audio)
4
RS-232 Interface
Connector for RS-232 devices.
5
VGA
DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and menu.
6
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
7
USB
Connects USB disks and devices.
8
LAN Interface
1 network interface.
9
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices. T+ and T- pins connect to R+ and R-
pins of PTZ receiver respectively.

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No.
Item
Description
ALARM IN
Connector for alarm input.
ALARM OUT
Connector for alarm output.
10
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
11
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
12
Ground
Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).
13
Network Interfaces with
PoE function (supported
by DS-7600NI-SP only)
Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide power over Ethernet.

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Peripheral Connections
Wiring of Alarm Input
The alarm input is an open/closed relay. To connect the alarm input to the device, use the following diagram.
Note: if the alarm input is not an open/close relay, please connect an external relay between the alarm input and the
device.
Wiring of Alarm Output
To connect to an alarm output (AC or DC load), use the following diagram:
DC Load Connection Diagram AC Load Connection Diagram
For DC load, the jumpers can be used within the limit of 12V/1A safely.
To connect an AC load, jumpers should be left open (you must remove the jumper on the motherboard in the
NVR). Use an external relay for safety (as shown in the figure above).
There are 4 jumpers (JP1, JP2, JP3, and JP4) on the motherboard, each corresponding with one alarm output. By
default, jumpers are connected. To connect an AC load, jumpers should be removed.
Example:
If you connect an AC load to the alarm output 3 of the NVR, then you must remove the JP 3.
Using of Alarm Connectors
To connect alarm devices to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the ALARM IN /ALARM OUT terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop screws. Ensure
signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.

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Controller Connection
To connect a controller to the NVR:
1. Disconnect pluggable block from the KB terminal block.
2. Unfasten stop screws from the KB D+, D- pluggable block, insert signal cables into slots and fasten stop
screws. Ensure signal cables are in tight.
3. Connect Ta on controller to D+ on terminal block and Tb on controller to D- on terminal block. Fasten stop
screws.
4. Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Note: Make sure both the controller and NVR are grounded.

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Specifications
Specifications of DS-9600NI-ST
Model
DS-9608NI
-ST
DS-9616NI-
ST
DS-9632NI-
ST
DS-9664NI-
ST
Video/Audio
input
IP video input
8-ch
16-ch
32-ch
64-ch
Two-way audio
1-ch, BNC (2.0 Vp-p, 1kΩ)
Video/Audio
output
Recording
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Frame rate
Main stream: 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N)
Sub-stream: 25 fps (P) / 30 fps (N)
CVBS output
1-ch, BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω)
Resolution: 704 ×576 (PAL); 704 ×480 (NTSC)
HDMI output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 × 1080P /60Hz, 1920×1080P /50Hz, 1600 × 1200/60Hz,
1280 ×1024 /60Hz, 1280 ×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
VGA output
1-ch, resolution:
1920 × 1080P /60Hz, 1600 × 1200 /60Hz, 1280 × 1024 /60Hz,
1280 ×720 /60Hz, 1024 ×768 /60Hz
Audio output
2-ch, BNC (Linear, 600Ω)
Playback
resolution
5MP /3MP /1080P /UXGA /720P /VGA /4CIF /DCIF /2CIF /CIF
/QCIF
Synchronous
playback
8-ch
16-ch
16-ch
16-ch
Hard disk
SATA
8 SATA interfaces for 4 HDDs + 1 DVD-R/W (default), or
8HDDs
eSATA
1 eSATA interface
Capacity
Up to 4TB capacity for each HDD
External
interface
Network interface
2 RJ-45 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interfaces
Serial interface
RS-232; RS-485; Keyboard
USB interface
3 ×USB 2.0
Alarm in
16
Alarm out
4
Others
Power supply
100 ~ 240 VAC, 6.3 A, 50 ~ 60 Hz
Consumption
(without hard
disk or
DVD-R/W)
≤ 35 W
≤ 40 W
≤ 45 W
≤ 45 W
Working
temperature
-10 ℃~ +55 ℃
Working
humidity
10 % ~ 90 %
Chassis
19-inch rack-mounted 2U chassis
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
445 ×470 ×90 mm (17.52" ×18.5"×3.54")
Weight
≤ 11 Kg (24.2 lb) ( without hard disk or DVD-R/W )