AXIS Q7424–R Mk II Video EncoderSystem Options1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot.2. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.3. Click SD Card.4. Click Format and select the desired file system.5. Click OK to start formatting the card.Network ShareNetwork share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated forrecordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network. For information about reference NAS devices, go towww.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htmNoteFor NAS recommendations see www.axis.comTo add a network share:1. Go to System Options > Storage.2. Click Network Share.3. Enter the IP address, DNS or Bonjour name to the host server in the Host field.4. Enter the name of the share in the Share field. Sub folders cannot be used.5. If required, select The share requires login and enter the user name and password.6. 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 63.The I/O ports are configured under System Options > Ports & Devices > I/O Ports. Select the port direction (Input or Output). Theports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit.COM PortThe Axis product has one RS-485/RS-422 serial port. The port supports the following modes:• Generic HTTP allows the Axis product to receive data and send commands via HTTP.• Pan Tilt Zoom is used to control a PTZ device. The PTZ device requires a driver. See Install PTZ Driver for more information.Drivers can be downloaded from www.axis.com• Generic TCP/IP allows the Axis product to receive data and send commands via TCP/IP.53