Hikvision NVR firmware backup

[hugoti]

Guys,
I have a 7608 Hikvision NVR that appears to be rebranded (Kepler for those who's interested). I have already successfully updated the Hikvision cameras as they were genuine ones. However never done the NVR for fear of bricking it. It's an English International version which I got from a Australian stockist.
Question is how do I go about backing up the firmware on the actual NVR? A lot of instructions seems to state to download the older firmware from the Hikvision website but I'm concerned that they may not work should it be bricked. I would like to be able to roll back to the original firmware if possible. Can someone supply me the instructions or point me a link that would let me backup the NVR firmware before proceeding with the update? Thanks in advance.

Cheers

 

[whoslooking]

Simple answer is you can't, I would look for the original firmware 1st and grab the tftp tool, you will get the info on the sticker on the side of the NVR.

 

[hugoti]

Well that's a shame. So has anyone had a Kepler NVR that is essentially a Hikvision rebranded and have successfully updated the NVR firmware? I can confirm via serial number it is not the Chinese version.

 

[alastairstevenson]

Is the NVR firmware old enough that it provides telnet access?

 

[hugoti]

Is the NVR firmware old enough that it provides telnet access?

Unfortunately not. Am using firmware V3.4.82 build 160810. Serial no is KEPLER-7608 / 8P0820160926AARRxxxxxxxxxWCVU so it's region RR

Just spoke to the local distributor to ask for a copy of the firmware and his reply was they don't have a copy as it is done in the factory from Hikvision. :-(