How to Remove or Install a Hard Drive in NVW-800

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NVW-800 (also known as SecureAlert™ / AllSecure600 / AllSecure4K) has a few ways to have local storage where event clips will be saved:

• Micro SD card
• Internal HDD
• External HDD

DID YOU KNOW? There are different types of hard drives, both in size and its capability to operate. For NVW-800, it can only fit 2.5-inch internal HDD. Be sure to read What hard drives can I use with my recorder first before buying a hard drive.

 

Micro SD Card

In most NVW-800 kits, it includes a Micro SD card which you can upgrade up to 512GB if the supplied card is not enough.

DISCLAIMER: We cannot guarantee compatibility with MicroSD cards from all manufacturers. For best results, use a minimum Class 10, U3, V30 SDXC or high-speed equivalent MicroSD cards from reliable sources.

 

Internal HDD

For Internal HDD, there is a SATA and power cable inside the recorder which can connect to a 2.5” hard drive with up to 5TB.

Remove the Front Panel to Access the Interior

1. Turn off the NVW and unplug it from power.
2. Unscrew the front panel that has the Swann logo.
   
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3. Slide the front panel down, then lift.
4. Disconnect the cables from the hard drive. 
   
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5. Remove the screws from the hard drive and remove the hard drive.
6. Place the new hard drive and secure the screws.
7. Place the front panel back in the opposite manner to step 3.
8. Secure the front panel with the screws you removed in step 2.

 

External HDD

NVW-800 can support external HDD up to 8TB using the USB Storage port to be used as an additional storage drive for recordings.

DID YOU KNOW? Changing HDD or Micro SD card doesn't affect the operating system of your recorder, unlike in PCs. These local storages are only used to store and play recordings; therefore, it is safe to replace them if you need to.

NOTE: Don't forget to format the HDD or Micro SD card once you turn on your recorder to store event clips.