Moving video units to a different Archiver - Security Center 5.9 - 5.13

Troubleshooting video units and cameras in Security Center
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Security Center
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Troubleshooting
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Last updated
2024-11-13

For load distribution and other purposes, you can have another Archiver manage and control a video unit using the Move unit tool.

Before you begin

  • The Archiver role must be on the same LAN as the video unit.
  • If you use custom settings for the unit extension, such as custom logon credentials, you must configure the same extension settings on the new Archiver role.

What you should know

Existing archives aren’t moved with the video unit to the new Archiver role. They remain associated with the old Archiver until their retention period ends.

Procedure

  1. From the Config Tool homepage, click Tools > Move unit.
  2. From the Unit type list, select Video unit.
  3. Select the units that you want to move.
  4. Under Archiver, select a new Archiver role to control the unit.
  5. Click Move > Close.

After you finish

Move any important video archives over to the new Archiver. For more information, see Duplicating video archives.
Parent topic: Troubleshooting video units and cameras in Security Center