AXIS F44 Main UnitSystem Options6. Click Connect.To clear all recordings and data from the Axis product’s folder on the designated share, click Clear under Storage Tools.To avoid filling the share, it is recommended to remove recordings continuously. Under Recording Settings, select Remove recordingsolder than and select the number of days or weeks.To stop writing to the share and protect recordings from being removed, select Lock under Recording Settings.Ports & DevicesI/O PortsThe Axis product provides four configurable input and output ports for connection of external devices. For information abouthow to connect external devices, see Connectors on page 62.To configure the I/O ports, go to System Options > Ports & Devices > I/O Ports. Each port can function as input or output:• Input as Open circuit – The input becomes active when the circuit is grounded by, for example, a REX device. It remainsinactive as long as its normal state equals its current status.• Input as Grounded circuit – The input becomes active when the circuit is opened by for example a monitor.• Output as Open circuit – The output port is in a non-conductive state when its current status is open circuit. The currentstatus of an output port can be changed by, for example, an action rule.• Output as Grounded circuit – The output port is in a conductive state when its current status is grounded circuit.Port StatusThe list on the System Options > Ports & Devices > Port Status page shows the status of the product’s input and output ports.MaintenanceThe Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance.Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the currentsettings.NoteA restart clears all entries in the Server Report.Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected:• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)• the static IP address• the default router• the subnet mask• the system time• the IEEE 802.1X settings• uploaded applications are kept but must be restartedClick Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. TheAxis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 54.52