Hikvision NVR and Cams, record to NVR *and* SD?

[CmdrBond]

I have a DS-7108N-SN/P NVR and 4 DS-2CD2132F-IS 2.8mm domes.

I bought them through eBay over a year ago and am only just getting around to setting them up.

I've just read the post "Hitting cameras web pages with a laptop in an NVR with POE", and was wondering...

Is it possible to have the cameras record motion detect to their own micro SD card while simultaneously recording 24/7 on the NVR?

Also, I've read about firmware for this NVR. How do I check what version I have, and upgrade if necessary?

And are there firmware upgrades for the cameras at all?

Thank you.

 

[alastairstevenson]

Also, I've read about firmware for this NVR. How do I check what version I have,

In the web GUI for both the camera and the NVR, the 'System' information shows the model and firmware in use.

 

[CmdrBond]

In the web GUI for both the camera and the NVR, the 'System' information shows the model and firmware in use.

Thanks, I'll look at that.

Now just to work out if I can get them to record independently of the NVR.

I need to know before I shell out on some high endurance SD cards as I'll be installing the cameras in difficult to access locations.