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How do I erase an encoder's recording disk?

Follow these steps to erase your storage device.

Updated over a year ago

There are two locations where you can erase a recording disk:

  • Using EdgeVis Server

  • Using the local web set up interface

Using EdgeVis Server to erase a disk

  1. Log into EdgeVis Server

  2. Locate your encoder, and open its configuration page.

  3. Under the Video Inputs section, select the Storage devices link in the right column:
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    Illustration of configuration interface

  4. The resultant Storage devices page will list all recording devices on your encoder:
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    Illustration of configuration interface

  5. Click on the recording disk you want to erase.

  6. Click the Format menu item, and confirm that you wish to erase the recording disk.

  7. The recording disk status will now update to show the various stages of erasing:
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    Illustration of configuration interface

Using the local web setup interface to erase a disk

  1. Log into the local web setup interface.

  2. From the home page, select the Recording Storage item:
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    Illustration of configuration interface

  3. The Storage page will then list all available recording locations. If multiple locations are available, the encoder will pool the locations to increase the available storage duration.

    Illustration of configuration interface

  4. Click on the recording disk you want to erase.

  5. Click the Format device menu item, and confirm that you wish to erase the recording disk.

As of firmware version 8.5, in addition to a standard format, there is also an option to perform a Secure format device of your recording disks.

This will overwrite every recording file with random data - but be aware this can take many hours!!!.

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