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    Why HDD in DVR of security cameras Got Croupted?

    by jimmytimknife ·

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    I’m so tired of constantly replacing the HDD in my DVR—it keeps getting corrupted, and my security footage isn’t reliable. I thought the issue might be a bad drive, but even after trying multiple replacements, the problem persists. I’m considering reaching out to a **Los ***** Security camera installation** expert who can help troubleshoot this once and for all. Maybe it’s time for a professional upgrade to ensure my system records smoothly and my footage stays secure. Any advice on how to fix this, or should I go straight to professional help?

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    • #4272230
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      by birdmantd ·

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      Keep in mind that from what you said (or didn’t say), it is next to impossible for anyone on this or any internet forum to offer advice on why this is happening. Definitely search out a local specialist who deals with security devices like you are using. Good luck.

    • #4272233
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      Small world.

      by rproffitt ·

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      I worked on a design team for security DVRs and cameras back in 2000 to about 2010 so my advice is that if a DVR is corrupting video you replace the DVR.

      You didn’t reveal the make, model and age so I can’t check out if it’s one with known issues but yes, a lot of units out did would work fine and then would corrupt the drives.

      The fix is to try another DVR. These can be as cheap as 99USD so no one makes service calls or attempts repair.

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      HDD in DVR of security cameras Got Croupted

      by iubfun340 ·

      In reply to Why HDD in DVR of security cameras Got Croupted?

      Hello,

      HDD corruption in DVRs used for security cameras can occur due to several factors:

      Power Loss: Sudden power outages or fluctuations can interrupt the write process, leading to file system corruption.
      Age and Wear: Hard drives have a finite lifespan, and older drives may fail due to mechanical wear and tear.
      Heat: Excessive heat can damage the drive, especially if the DVR lacks proper ventilation.
      Improper Shutdowns: Unplugging the DVR without shutting it down correctly can lead to data corruption.
      Bad Sectors: Drives can develop bad sectors over time, causing read/write errors.
      Regular maintenance, including checking for bad sectors and ensuring proper power supply, can help mitigate these issues.

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      by richardedward4783 ·

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      It sounds frustrating! If the HDDs keep failing, it might be an issue with the DVR itself. Reaching out to an expert is a smart move—they can help figure it out and suggest an upgrade. You could also ask about using SSDs for better reliability!

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      by oh smeg ·

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      These cameras use special HDD’s so you should be buying Security Camera Drives not conventional Computer HDD’s or even Enterprise Drives as they tend not to work as reliably.

      If you are using the correct type of drive the possibilities are endless as to why they get corrupted anything from a glitchy Power Grid in your area to poor quality hardware in the form of a cheap poorly produced DVR and everything in between can cause this type of issue.

      When I setup my CCTV System I used Enterprise Drives sitting behind a 1.25KW UPS and the drives which are supposed to be on 24/7 where at best flaky. I changed to CCTV Drives and have not had one fail outside a major Transformer failure on the grid in my area which took out most of the electrical things in the office including the UPS but when every electrical device is fried you can not expect much protection and it all needed to be replaced. Well it wasn’t so much a transformer failure as the clowns that fitted the new transformer wired it in the wrong way and instead of stepping down to 240 V AC it stepped up from 11 KW to some very high voltage that nothing could survive and as it was an instant voltage change there was nothing that could perform fast enough to stop that excess voltage from going through everything. Very much like a Lighting Strike but even they have slower Raise Times might be measured in 4 nanoseconds but in the case of that transformer it went from 0 to whatever immediately so it wasn’t a fair comparison.

      What you need to look out for are over-voltage and under-voltage events which happen on an overloaded Mains System or long lines between transformers and the end user I’ve seen instances where TV’s go to half screen when quite a few people in an area start cooking dinner which shows an overloaded Power Grid To Burglar Alarms going off at the same time every morning when some heavy Equipment starts like a Printing press in a newspaper and they where just the easy ones. When you did not have a better idea of what was going on things get really difficult to work out a solution for.

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        The majority of surveillance DVRs use generic drives.

        by rproffitt ·

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        A few did have custom firmware but that blew up as the race to the bottom intensified.

        When you are trying to beat your competitor’s 99$ price point you can’t afford to use anything but mass produced HDDs. Or you sell DVRs without the drives and let the buyer put what they have in there.

        In short: Your information is outdated.

        • #4282481

          That is a massive change in 6 months

          by oh smeg ·

          In reply to The majority of surveillance DVRs use generic drives.

          Granted the system I bought came without a drive and was claimed to be able to take up to a 6 GB SATA Drive which the destruction manual stated should be a Surveillance Drive. As I had plenty of Drives around in the workshop I just grabbed the nearest one and used that and ignored the destruction manual.

          Could be that I wanted a halfway decent system and not one someone else had built with limitations that did not suit my needs.

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