So you did try to enable ssh on the E7S via the SDK and reboot the camera but it didn't work? Was that before or after upgrading to Hikvision firmware?Did you have any luck with root SSH on E7? I'm doing some security research on it and a bit hampered at the moment as I don't have access to one.
Or if anyone has an E7 that would be willing to allow me to connect via the SDK using a temporary password that would be really helpful.
I've now confirmed E7S does not have SSH capability at all (no SSH binary on camera).
No, I have not messed with SSH on them since then pretty much hit a dead end. Of course I don't have as much linux experience so it could still be possible. One interesting thing I did find is that someone was able to remove the flash chip from a camera and with a simple custom board and was able to read the files on it with linux. This is similar 78XX to 76XX eeprom mod So I would very much like to hear your results when you finish!