Introduction
This article focuses on the storage settings on MS-C5321-FPE , including dual-SD settings and SD encryption.
Dual SD Card Configuration
Milesight MS-C5321-FPE is equipped with two SD card slots (see the figure 1), enables the camera to boast a maximum of 2TB of local storage space (1TB maximum each card).
Due to this distinction between the quad-lens camera and regular ones, we have implemented extra configurations to enable more flexible storage setup.
Figure 1 Dual SD Card Slots
Formatting
Prior to putting the SD card to work, please make sure the SD is properly formatted. Milesight network cameras support two different mainstream file systems: EXT4 and FAT32.
Steps:
1. Navigate to Settings > Storage > Storage Management > SD Card.
2. Select the SD card needed to be formatted.
3. Click the Format button on the webpage and SD Card Formatting dialogue box will pop up.
Figure 2 Select the File System
4. In the dialogue box, select a preferred file system. EXT4 and FAT32 are supported.
Note
lEXT4:
A file system primarily used in Linux operating systems.
Supports journaling for the prevention of data corruption.
Not natively supported on non-Linux operating systems like Windows and macOS.
lFAT32:
A file system used in older and some newer devices, widely supported across many operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Does not support modern file systems features like journaling, more prone to data corruption.
Widely supported across different platforms.
5. Click the Confirm button in the dialogue box and the formatting process will be initiated.
Figure 3 SD Card Formatting
6. The SD card is successfully formatted and mounted.
Figure 4 Formatted Successfully
Allocation
With two SD cards installed, the Milesight MS-C5321-FPE can enable a more flexible storage configuration.
Steps:
1. Navigate to Settings > Storage > Storage Management > Data Storage.
2. Here you can designate the stored location of the data (recordings, snapshots, etc.) by channels.
Figure 5 Designate Storage Location
3. Click the Save button to save changes.
Note
If the designated SD card for a channel is broken or full, the camera will stop recording the channel until there’s enough space on the SD card for recording again. You can set up notifications for SD card exceptions to get notified when the SD card is not available for recording.
SD Card Encryption
Milesight network cameras have implemented SD card encryption, securing your invaluable data stored on the SD card and preventing the data to be taken advantage of by malicious hands.
Note
We highly recommend purchasing SD cards from reputable and reliable storage device manufacturers. Our internal tests have shown that SD cards from Lexar, Samsung, SanDisk, and Kingston ensure a 3-year lifespan for camera recording.
Encryption
Steps:
1. Navigate to Settings > Storage > Storage Management > SD Card.
2. Select the SD card needed to be encrypted.
3. Input the Password which will be used for encryption and type it in the Confirm Password text box again for confirmation.
Note
The password must be between 8 and 16 characters long and include at least both numbers and letters.
4. Click the Set button on the webpage and a confirmation dialogue box will pop up.
Figure 6 Set Encryption Password
5. Click the OK button in the dialogue box to confirm the operation.
Figure 7 Confirm
6. The SD card is successfully encrypted and cannot be directly used on other devices without authentication.
Figure 8 Successfully Encrypted
Note
After the SD card is encrypted, the file exported from the camera will all be in encrypted formats:
l Videos: *.etv
l Pictures: *.etp
l Spreadsheets: *.etc
Please note that the encryption is only performed on the SD card. If you have set up NAS storage for recording, the file exported from NAS will not be encrypted.
To review the contents stored in encrypted formats, special software is needed. Please contact our Technical Support team if you are in need.
Decryption
Steps:
1. Navigate to Settings > Storage > Storage Management > SD Card.
2. Select the SD card needed to be decrypted.
3. If the SD card:
a) is encrypted by this camera, click the Clear button and the SD card will be decrypted.
Figure 9 Decrypted with Password Clearance
b) is not encrypted by this camera and you
i. know the password, authenticate with the password and click Clear button and the SD card will be decrypted.
ii. don’t know the password, click on the Reset button and the encryption will be removed along with all data stored on the SD card.
Figure 10 Decrypted with Resetting
If you still encounter issues/questions while configuring the storage settings on the MS-C5321-FPE, please contact Milesight technical support team for assistance.
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