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Planning Reliable Storage for Recordings


Large recording libraries need enough free space, predictable write performance, and a way to recover from disk failure. Start by measuring the size of your own finished recordings and temporary files over several sessions; stream bitrate and duration vary by site.

A mirrored or parity array can keep a storage system available after some drive failures, but it is not a backup. Accidental deletion, corruption, theft, and configuration mistakes can affect the whole array. Keep a separate verified copy of important finished recordings and test recovery before relying on it.

For CaptureGem, check both finished-video and temporary destinations. They may be on different volumes. Test a short recording on the intended storage path, confirm finalization and playback, and watch free space while scaling up. Avoid changing array layouts or deleting source media solely because a copy job finished. See recording locations.

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