Hikvision Surveillance File Paths: A Comprehensive Guide85

Hikvision, a leading provider of surveillance solutions, has developed a comprehensive system for organizing and storing surveillance footage. This system utilizes a hierarchical file path structure that ensures easy access and retrieval of video recordings.

The root directory of the Hikvision surveillance file system is typically located on the hard drive of the surveillance device (e.g., NVR, DVR). Within this root directory, there are several subdirectories, each serving a specific purpose:
record: Contains recorded video footage.
snap: Contains captured images (snapshots).
config: Stores configuration files for the surveillance system.
event: Logs events detected by the surveillance system (e.g., motion detection, alarm triggers).
user: Stores user-related data, such as profiles and permissions.

The "record" subdirectory is further divided into subdirectories based on the date and time of the recordings. For example, video footage recorded on January 1, 2023, at 10:00 AM would be stored in the following path:root/record/2023/01/01/1000/

Within the date and time subdirectories, video recordings are stored in individual files with the following naming convention:[channel number].

In this example:
"Hik" indicates the Hikvision brand.
"[channel number]" refers to the channel number of the camera that recorded the footage.
"20230101100000" is the start time of the recording (YYYYMMDDhhmmss).
"20230101100500" is the end time of the recording (YYYYMMDDhhmmss).
".dav" is the file extension for Hikvision surveillance video recordings.

In addition to the main directories, the Hikvision surveillance file system also includes several hidden directories, which are used for system-related functions:
.thumb: Stores thumbnail images for video recordings.
.info: Contains metadata about video recordings.
.cache: Stores temporary files used by the surveillance system.
.log: Logs system events and errors.

By understanding the Hikvision surveillance file paths and directory structure, system administrators can easily locate, retrieve, and manage surveillance footage. This knowledge is crucial for effective video evidence management, forensic investigations, and overall system maintenance.

2025-01-08

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