The introduction of firmware v4.0 brought about a new database architecture in order to be futureproof.Īfter upgrading to v4.X, the recorder database will need to be converted and optimized. Due to the many revisions, we recommend that the user closely follows the instructions below in order to reduce the amount of time spent as well as the chance of failure.Īs more affordable IP cameras are introduced over time with greater video resolution and data sizes, more efficient database management also becomes necessary. As such, many firmware revisions have been introduced over the years to continually ensure the product is compatible with the newest technology available. The I-series NVR (such as the DS-7716NI-I4) is one of Hikvision's most popular and feature-rich recorders. View the most updated version of this document here:
