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Hi there, We've got a budget Synology NVR going in for a client's existing cameras. Full Spec will end up as this: Synology DS214+ NAS running latest Surveillance Station, and doing nothing else. 2 x 3TB WD Red drives in RAID 1. NAS specs for running as an NVR are: Total FPS (H.264) 480 FPS @ 720p (1280x800) 160 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 120 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 70 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) Total FPS (MJPEG) 270 FPS @ 720p (1280x800) 135 FPS @ 1080p (1920×1080) 90 FPS @ 3M (2048x1536) 60 FPS @ 5M (2591x1944) Network switch is TP Link Gigabit switch. There are 5 cameras: 2 x Foscam FI8905W 640x 480 (300k) 2 x Foscam FI8918W 640x 480 (300k) 1 x Heivision 2.0 1600x1200 (Up to 30 frames per second in all resolutions ranging up to 1280x960) If we run everything full time, in H.264, am I right in thinking we can run everything (1x 2MP, plus 4 x 300k) at 15FPS pretty happily, and still be comfortable for playback? Not looking for a too detailed response, but IP cams are something we don't do that often, and just want to know basic specs will be good to go. thanks Dom

thank you, that's excellent advice everyone. Look like dedicated PC is the way to go.

thanks, I think i was coming to the same conclusion. Of the recording software, which is best/reasonable value, and can support the aforementioned cameras, and gives a simple web browser to review footage without need for dedicated client software? Currently the server is running a mixture of Netguard, Onssi and Ocularis clients (from memory).

thanks, that unit looks excellent but possibly overkill for my 6 cameras? So what i need is a network video recorder as per my second link, only they all seem to start at $1000...! Surely there must be something available in the $500 price range? I don't need RAID, and surely all it is is an embedded Linux NAS with a hard drive and a Video card?? It seems to me that as a small business they'd be better off buying a dedicated gaming PC with decent card, and running it all from that and gaining an extra workstation... Thanks again Dom

Hi All, I have a client with an existing mix of 6 Acti, Axis, and Mobotix IP cameras. Currently their SBS server is acting as DVR, but having an understandably very hard time coping with it all, on top of regular duties. Also the the Mobotix Q22 camera has a known conflict with the server's "Wolfdale" class CPU that won't allow it to be added to the DVR recording server software (known issue confirmed by Mobotix). We want and need to get them onto a dedicated DVR ASAP, but am at a bit of a loss for choice. We need the unit to support: 8 channel. Acti, Axis and mobotix IP cameras. Footage to be (re)viewable from web browser, without client software (and preferably without need for IE/Active X). Smartphone viewable. This is what's available from our usual supplier (Tiger Direct): http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Sort=4&Nav=|c:6042|&Recs=30 Do any of these support IP cameras (it doesn't seem to be explicitly stated). Or do I need something from here: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?Sort=4&Nav=|c:7234|&Recs=20 Ideally we'd like to keep costs down, as have already spent on decent cameras, and would like a DVR in the $500 region, if not too much to ask. Many thanks for any advice, or even suggestions for other suppliers. Dom