The NVR also includes the option to protect data using a RAID 1 configuration. RAID 1 duplicates the recordings database onto two separate drives. In the event of an HDD failure, data integrity is maintained on the secondary HDD.
A UPS can be used as emergency power supply for the NVR. The UPS uses a USB interface to notify the NVR to perform a proper shutdown before battery power runs out. In the event of a power failure without a UPS, the NVR will boot up automatically once power is restored.
Of course, the security of data is irrelevant unless the device itself is protected from theft. For this reason, the sleek NVR enclosure is compact and easy to conceal in a secure remote location. A front panel lock protects the HDD and a rear panel lock can be used to secure the NVR with a cable.
Complete Network Functionality
The D-Link NVR takes advantage of existing network architecture, taking advantage of features such as PPPoE and ADSL services. The NVR can acquire an IP address from a DHCP server to become easily searchable during installation. Dynamic DNS is supported for systems operating without a fixed IP address. The NVR can then be reached from the internet using an easy to remember domain name provided by the DDNS service.
Maintaining an accurate record of time is essential if recorded data is to be used as evidence. To ensure that the recorded time is always accurate, the NVR can update the system clock from an internet server using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
D-ViewCam NVR Software
The D-ViewCam NVR software bundled with the D-Link NVR consists of three main components: Playback Manager, Backup and File Manager, and Multi-NVR Viewer. The “Multi-NVR Viewer” supports simultaneous display of up to 16 channels. Easily organize the view by
directly dragging and dropping video onto the display window. Cameras managed by the NVR can be viewed as individual sites or categorized into groups. The “Playback Manager” includes a clean and simple web GUI interface that allows users to play, search or export
video. The Backup and File Manager” is a flexible backup utility that simplifies the process of backing up video data from the NVR to external storage.
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