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What is the difference between "Addition" and "Playback-only" displayed in "Status" during HDD kitting?

  • Network Recorders
  • Installation/Configuration

The difference between them is as below.

Addition : Unused (New) HDD
Playback-only : Used HDD (e.g. HDD replaced from another NX recorder)
-> To enable recording on the playback-only HDDs :
- Format the HDDs
- Perform embedding process

For details, it is available at the following URL (e.g. WJ-NX400 Operating Instructions)
WJ-NX400 | i-PRO Products
Chapter : “Manage the hard disk drivers [HDD management]”

Article number:apac-en122186

Last updated:June 18, 2025

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