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Direct

The administrator manages dedicated (or direct) storage devices. A dedicated (direct)
storage device stores data on the hard disk in real time. Five commands can be executed.
Depending on the S/W status, however, some commands cannot be executed.

{NEW}: Returns the status of the selected storage device to New; if this command is

executed, the selected storage device will be moved to the {New} storage device
manager

{Online}: Changes the selected storage device in online state
{Offline}: Changes the selected storage device in offline state
{Format}: Formats the selected storage
{Eject}: Separates the selected device completely from the software

Physical states supporting the execution of the commands above include Healthy and

Warning. In fault state, however, no command can be executed.

When removing a device installed in the DVR, USB, or storage connected to
the IEEE1394 port, the user shall execute the {Eject} command.

Backup

The administrator manages backup storage devices. Backup storage devices are not used
to store data; rather, they are only used to back up data. The user can execute only the
{New} command.

Depending on the storage type, the storage is used only for direct or backup
purposes.


(5) Configuration of the local storage device

{Model}: Model name of the storage device

{Serial}: Serial number of the storage device

{Location}: Physical location of the storage device

{Capacity (T/F)}: Storage device capacity (T: Total; F: Free)

{Status (SW/HW)}: Storage device status (SW: Software; HW: Hardware)


There are three software status types: