Chapter 2Installation And Connections; Nvr Installation; Hard Disk Installation - HIKVISION DS-9608NI-I8 Quick Start Manual

Chapter 2 Installation and Connections

2.1 NVR Installation

During installation of the NVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure 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 the alarm cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the NVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 º C ~ 55 º C, 14º F ~ 131º F.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% ~ 90%.

2.2 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 eight SATA hard disks can be installed.
The following section introduces the HDD installation for the DS-9600NI-I8 NVR as the example.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
Steps:
1. Remove the NVR cover 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.
Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide
Figure 2. 1 Remove the Cover
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