FAQ/HDD/Check SMART HDD Status

Check SMART HDD Status

About

  • SMART Status cannot be checked from the following interfaces:
    • New WebUI
    • Old WebUI
    • SmartPSS
    • DSS Express

Instructions

Icon for type SystemUI Old.pngSystemUI Old

Prerequisites

  • Dahua recorder
  • Hard drive installed in recorder

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View right click then select Main Menu

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2. Click System under the Info section

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3. Click HDD

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4. A list of installed drives will appear

Click the Hard Drive icon under the S.M.A.R.T. column next to the disk you want information for

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5. The HDD's S.M.A.R.T. Info will be displayed

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Prerequisites

  • Dahua recorder
  • Hard drive installed in recorder

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. From Live View right click and select Main Menu

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2. Click Operation

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3. Click Information

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4. Click HDD tab

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5. A list of installed drives will appear

Click the Hard Drive icon under the S.M.A.R.T. column next to the disk you want information for

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Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the screen to view more columns

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6. The HDD's S.M.A.R.T. Info will be displayed

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