NUC and NAS for Security Cameras

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  boomramada on 15/01/2020 - 08:00

  12 POE security cameras ? Ouch, are you a dealer ;)

  Google it next time. https://www.seagate.com/au/en/video-storage-calculator/

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    jamestownfx on 15/01/2020 - 08:16

    Commercial office building? Thanks for the link

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  boomramada on 15/01/2020 - 08:40

  In my understanding, NVR can store, view and manage.
  NAS just for a storage. NUC can add software which work as NVR.

  You may need something like this, https://csd.com.au/products/HIK-7732NI-I4-16 or more choices https://www.securitywholesalers.com.au/product-category/hikv…

  for setup like you, and you doing this for business not for dealing. Why not talk to a professional :)

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    jamestownfx on 15/01/2020 - 08:46

    I thought posting on ozb was talking to the professionals 😂

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      boomramada on 15/01/2020 - 08:56

      I'm a professional googler ;) , but if your POE security cameras are hikvision, I would go for NVR, maybe talk to the people in securitywholesalers.com.au and ask for recommendation.

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  Scumbag on 15/01/2020 - 09:16

  +2

  In the past I've used two IP cameras on my Synology NAS, and it worked well.
  In terms of the sizing it really comes down to the CPU load and I/O rates for handling the footage from 12 cameras.
  Synology have a calculator page where it will tell you what you need.
  https://www.synology.com/en-global/support/nvr_selector
  If not Synology, look at QNAP or other brands. Though maybe this is not professional enough for you.

  It really depends on what signal your cameras are outputting - whether it is already digital H.264/H.265 or an analog stream that must be digitised. If they're already IP cameras, then just plug them into your PoE switch.

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    abb on 15/01/2020 - 10:22

    They're asking for advice on OzB, Synology is plenty professional enough.

    Probably too professional ;)

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    jamestownfx on 15/01/2020 - 11:32

    Thanks, yep IP cameras that will be plugged into a PoE switch. Thanks for the Synology link, that helps

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  BlueSkyAPI on 06/05/2020 - 18:17

  On Windows platform Blue Iris is a popular choice for NVR software. Not the cheapest but highly recommended in terms of ease of use and stability.

  Another point to consider is the network set up. From a security perspective it's worthwhile to isolate IP cameras on its own network (physical or VLAN). 12 cameras will generate a good amount of traffic - so having some isolation will minimise interference with other computers on the network. Many cameras also have 'cloud' features and are known to call home a lot, so it's a bit dangerous if exposed to the internet; it's especially dubious if buying cameras from non-official channels such as Aliexpress / eBay. To tightly prevent unauthorised access to the system requires configuring a router and managed switches properly. This can take considerable effort depending on your existing skill level.