ZipStor 4 Bay eSATA Hard Drive Expander Unit

ZIPSTOR - Quick Start Guide

This document provides a quick start guide for the ZipStor 4 Bay eSATA Hard Drive Expander Unit.

[Image Description: A black, rectangular device with four drive bays on top, each containing a hard drive. The front panel has a power button and indicator lights. The brand 'ZIP' is visible.]

User Information

• The ZIPSTOR must be installed in a clean, dry environment where it will not be exposed to high temperatures, moisture, or excessive dust.
• Do not touch the ZIPSTOR or any of its connections with wet hands.
• Do not attempt to install or use the device if the power supply or eSATA Cables connected are damaged.

Product Overview

The ZipStor is a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) expander unit making it easy to add additional hard disc capacity to your Zip NVR or DVR. The enclosure is designed to match the Zip NVR / DVR; it can be situated either on top or below it for a fully integrated look. An eSATA cable (supplied) is used to link the two devices.

Connections

[Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates the connections. On the left is the 'ZipStor eSATA Drive' unit, showing an eSATA port. An 'eSATA Cable' connects this port to the eSATA port on the 'DVR or NVR' unit. The DVR/NVR unit shows various input/output ports including HDMI, LAN, VGA, and multiple video/audio inputs. Both the ZipStor and the DVR/NVR units are shown with a '12V DC Power' connection.]

The ZipStor eSATA Drive connects to the DVR or NVR using the supplied eSATA cable. Both devices require a 12V DC power supply.

DVR / NVR Setup

Follow these steps to enable the eSATA drive on your DVR or NVR:

1. In the recorder menu, navigate to Storage > Disk > Disk > Record on eSATA and select Enable.

   [Screenshot Description: A menu interface showing navigation path 'Storage > Disk > Disk'. A sub-menu displays options like 'Auto', 'SATA', 'Disable', 'Enable' for 'Record on eSATA'. 'Enable' is selected.]

2. Select Apply, then OK.

   [Screenshot Description: A confirmation dialog box asking "Shutdown? How To". Buttons 'Default', 'Apply', 'Cancel' are visible. The 'Apply' button is highlighted.]

3. The connected eSATA drive or drives will then show in the list.

   [Screenshot Description: The main storage list now shows the connected eSATA drive (e.g., 'ST1000NM0033-92M173') with its details, indicating it is recognized and active.]

For the full DVR manual, visit: www.systemq.com/PDF/manual/Zip-DVR-Manual.pdf

Specifications

Important Notes

All specifications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right to change product specifications or features without notice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these instructions are complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-performance of the equipment referred to.

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