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	==Prerequisites==		==Prerequisites==
	*Separate hard drives already installed on the computer.		*Separate hard drives already installed on the computer.

			===Video Instructions===
			<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzrExm4juGo</youtube>

	==Step by Step Instructions==		==Step by Step Instructions==

Techsupport at 00:06, 20 November 2024

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	8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.		8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.

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	9. Read only: Check the Read only box to prevent recordings in the partition from being overwritten.		9. Read only: Check the Read only box to prevent recordings in the partition from being overwritten.

	The ~~blue~~ X button: click this button to remove the partition from the storage archive if necessary.		The X button: click this button to remove the partition from the storage archive if necessary.

	This setting can be useful when expanding a storage archive without overwriting previously recorded footage.		This setting can be useful when expanding a storage archive without overwriting previously recorded footage.

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	10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:<br>		10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:<br>
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	Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.		Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.

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	Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.<br>		Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.<br>
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	Step 7: The new partition will be displayed as RAW, indicating that it does not have a file system.		Step 7: The new partition will be displayed as RAW, indicating that it does not have a file system.

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	<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important:</span>		<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important:</span>

Techsupport at 21:48, 19 November 2024

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	The previous step can be repeated to create multiple partitions.		The previous step can be repeated to create multiple partitions.

			[[File:3.1.4.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/6/65/3.1.4.Storage_Creation.png]]

	If a drive does not have a file system, the entire disk can be used as a storage archive partition. In this case, check the Format checkbox.		If a drive does not have a file system, the entire disk can be used as a storage archive partition. In this case, check the Format checkbox.
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	Finally, click on Apply to save the configuration.		Finally, click on Apply to save the configuration.

	~~[[File~~:~~3.1.4.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https~~:~~//wiki~~.~~luminyscorp.com~~/~~images/6/65/3.1.4.Storage_Creation.png]]~~		<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Note: When selecting an unformatted drive to be used as a storage archive, formatting is required before use.</span>

	~~<span style~~=~~color~~:~~red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Note: When selecting an unformatted drive to be used as a storage archive, formatting is required before use~~.</~~span>~~		[[File:3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/1/14/3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png]]

	5. If the configuration is correct, the Partition information will display all the partitions associated with this storage archive.		5. If the configuration is correct, the Partition information will display all the partitions associated with this storage archive.

	On the right side, additional information will be provided regarding the amount of storage used in the archive, along with a list of all the cameras associated with the server object.		On the right side, additional information will be provided regarding the amount of storage used in the archive, along with a list of all the cameras associated with the server object.

			[[File:3.1.6.Storage_Creation.png\|1000px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/6/62/3.1.6.Storage_Creation.png]]

	<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important: Relying on a storage archive with only one partition is not recommended. It is more practical to divide the storage archive into multiple partitions across different hardware devices. It is advisable to create a storage archive with each partition no larger than 30 TB.</span>		<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important: Relying on a storage archive with only one partition is not recommended. It is more practical to divide the storage archive into multiple partitions across different hardware devices. It is advisable to create a storage archive with each partition no larger than 30 TB.</span>

	~~[[File:3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/1/14/3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png]]~~

	6. Now, if navigating to the logical drive, an .afs file will be visible. The size of the .afs file corresponds exactly to the specified size entered when adding the partition in the storage archive. The .afs file is named after the color selected during the creation of the storage archive. Space on the logical drive is pre-occupied to enhance I/O performance. The .afs file cannot be expanded; to enlarge a storage archive of the Block type, an additional partition can be added.		6. Now, if navigating to the logical drive, an .afs file will be visible. The size of the .afs file corresponds exactly to the specified size entered when adding the partition in the storage archive. The .afs file is named after the color selected during the creation of the storage archive. Space on the logical drive is pre-occupied to enhance I/O performance. The .afs file cannot be expanded; to enlarge a storage archive of the Block type, an additional partition can be added.

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	7. Storage type: Object:		7. Storage type: Object:
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	For greater flexibility in storage space planning, selecting the object under Storage type is advisable. The size of the partition can be adjusted after creating the storage archive. Similarly, click the plus button and choose a logical drive with a file system to create an archive partition. Specify the size of the partition. The previous step can be repeated to create multiple partitions. Drives without a file system will not be listed under Partition information. A logical drive cannot be used as a partition in object mode.		For greater flexibility in storage space planning, selecting the object under Storage type is advisable. The size of the partition can be adjusted after creating the storage archive. Similarly, click the plus button and choose a logical drive with a file system to create an archive partition. Specify the size of the partition. The previous step can be repeated to create multiple partitions. Drives without a file system will not be listed under Partition information. A logical drive cannot be used as a partition in object mode.

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	8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.		8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.

	~~[[File:3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/8/85/3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png]]~~
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Techsupport at 19:03, 13 November 2024

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	3. Key parameters of the storage archive:		3. In the Storage tab, click "Create" and select "Local." A "New Storage" option will appear for further configuration.

			Key parameters of the storage archive:

	Color: choose a color to identify the archive. This color cannot be changed later, as it serves as the ID for the storage archive.		Color: choose a color to identify the archive. This color cannot be changed later, as it serves as the ID for the storage archive.

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	10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:		10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:<br>

	Step 1: Select the partition intended for use as a storage partition in LumiCenter.		Step 1: Select the partition intended for use as a storage partition in LumiCenter.<br>
	Step 2: Choose Yes in the prompt to delete it.		Step 2: Choose Yes in the prompt to delete it.<br>
	Step 3: A new unallocated partition will appear; right-click it and select New Simple Partition.		Step 3: A new unallocated partition will appear; right-click it and select New Simple Partition.<br>
	Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.		Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.

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	Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.		Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.<br>
	Step 6: Confirm the creation of the newly created partition.		Step 6: Confirm the creation of the newly created partition.<br>
	Step 7: The new partition will be displayed as RAW, indicating that it does not have a file system.		Step 7: The new partition will be displayed as RAW, indicating that it does not have a file system.

Techsupport at 21:37, 12 November 2024

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	Finally, click on Apply to save the configuration.		Finally, click on Apply to save the configuration.

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	<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Note: When selecting an unformatted drive to be used as a storage archive, formatting is required before use.</span>		<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Note: When selecting an unformatted drive to be used as a storage archive, formatting is required before use.</span>
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	8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.		8. Now, upon navigating to the logical drive, an Archive folder will be visible. The size of the folder is 550 bytes, as it is not currently being used for recording. The folder is named after the color selected during the creation of the archive. The folder can be expanded later by entering the new size of the partition and clicking Apply. Similarly, to enlarge a storage archive of the Object type, an additional storage partition can be added.

	[[File:3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png\|~~1000px~~\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/8/85/3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png]]		[[File:3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/8/85/3.1.8.Storage_Creation.png]]
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	Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.		Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.

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	Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.		Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.

Techsupport at 23:21, 8 November 2024

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	This setting can be useful when expanding a storage archive without overwriting previously recorded footage.		This setting can be useful when expanding a storage archive without overwriting previously recorded footage.

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	10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:		10. An alternative method to make a logical drive available for LumiCenter:

Techsupport at 23:21, 8 November 2024

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	Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.		Step 4: Assign a letter to the partition.

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	Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.		Step 5: Select Do not format this partition to ensure that the logical drive remains without a file system.

Techsupport at 23:20, 8 November 2024

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	<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important: Relying on a storage archive with only one partition is not recommended. It is more practical to divide the storage archive into multiple partitions across different hardware devices. It is advisable to create a storage archive with each partition no larger than 30 TB.</span>		<span style=color:red;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold>Important: Relying on a storage archive with only one partition is not recommended. It is more practical to divide the storage archive into multiple partitions across different hardware devices. It is advisable to create a storage archive with each partition no larger than 30 TB.</span>

	[[File:3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png\|~~1000px~~\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/1/14/3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png]]		[[File:3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png\|500px\|link=https://wiki.luminyscorp.com/images/1/14/3.1.5.Storage_Creation.png]]

	6. Now, if navigating to the logical drive, an .afs file will be visible. The size of the .afs file corresponds exactly to the specified size entered when adding the partition in the storage archive. The .afs file is named after the color selected during the creation of the storage archive. Space on the logical drive is pre-occupied to enhance I/O performance. The .afs file cannot be expanded; to enlarge a storage archive of the Block type, an additional partition can be added.		6. Now, if navigating to the logical drive, an .afs file will be visible. The size of the .afs file corresponds exactly to the specified size entered when adding the partition in the storage archive. The .afs file is named after the color selected during the creation of the storage archive. Space on the logical drive is pre-occupied to enhance I/O performance. The .afs file cannot be expanded; to enlarge a storage archive of the Block type, an additional partition can be added.

Techsupport at 23:19, 8 November 2024

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	4. Storage type: Block		4. Storage type: Block