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I meant the motherboard logic. The external PSU supplying the unit I assumed was fine, since the smaller drive and other components worked. You can check it with a multi-meter as well if you have one. I swapped the drive out for new one as well, (also 6TB) and same problem. Ultimately, I got...

Thanks IED. I have subsequently done some more research on the 5.6.X firmware's , looks like people are having significant issues with it: https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/solved-do-not-upgrade-to-5-6-0-much-worser-exposure-focus-performance.38909/ So I may just hold off for now.

Hey guys. Just to be clear. Do camera firmware's definitely have to be installed in order? I have a DS-2CD2185FWD-I on V5.5.53 build 180802. I want to upgrade it to 5.6.3. Can I go direct, or do I need to upgrade to each and every subversion first? Thanks!

Just confirming, I have had the same issue with exact same model. I was running a seagate surveillance 6T drive on it for 1.5 years, no issues. Then suddenly it started beeping (5 beeps). No indication in the logs what it may be. No firmware upgrades were done or anything else. I swapped the...

Thanks Phil, yes, that was my thought as well, the unit itself is losing the ability to power the drive. A bit strange, but that's the only logical conclusion. Thanks for your input.

Hi everyone, I have a DS-7604NI-K1/4P (not the B version) NVR. It's been working flawlessly for 1.5 years, with the same HDD. But a few weeks ago it started to randomly beep (5 beeps) and the HDD seemed to be constantly powering up/down. No indication in the Hikvision logs as to what the cause...