Configuring different retention periods for each Archiver server - Security Center 5.11

Security Center Administrator Guide 5.11
Applies to
Security Center 5.11
Last updated
2024-04-03
Content type
Guides > Administrator guides
Language
English
Product
Security Center
Version
5.11

To manage your data storage, you can set a different recording retention period or disable archiving for any of the servers assigned to the Archiver role.

Before you begin

Archiver failover must be configured.

What you should know

  • Recording settings defined for cameras supersede the settings defined for the Archiver.
  • If you disable archiving for a server, recording stops for all the cameras when the role is running on that server,regardless of any recording schedule configurations or custom recording settings. The cameras are used only for live viewing.
  • If the secondary or tertiary servers run version 5.11.0.0-5.11.2.0, the custom retention settings apply, but archiving stays enabled by default.
  • When setting retention periods, consider the following:
    • For cameras that have more important video footage, set a longer retention period at the camera level.
    • For PTZ cameras, set a shorter retention period because they often use more storage.
    • Reduce the retention periods for additional servers if storage is limited. Ensure that archive consolidation is enabled so that if the primary server fails, any missing video files are copied over when the server restarts.

Procedure

  1. From the Config Tool homepage, open the Video task and click the Roles and units view.
  2. Select an Archiver and click the Camera default setting tab.
  3. In the Per-server settings section, turn on the Custom settings per server option.
    NOTE: A section appears with tabs for each server assigned to the Archiver role. By default, each server has the same retention setting as the primary server. An option is also available to disable archiving for that server.
  4. Click the second tab and configure the settings for the secondary server.
  5. If you have a tertiary server, click the third tab and configure its settings.
  6. Click Apply.