I have typed this out three times only to have my fat fingers mess something up. I am looking for a critique on a first time build. I am new to surveillance systems but not new to the world of computers and network management. I am doing this install for the learning experience. I would not have undertaken the task is I thought it was over my head and could not be done in a professional matter. That being said I want to make sure I am going in to this with as much knowledge I can. The person I am doing the install for already has a system at his other location and wants to continue to use the same software. I will be using Milestone Xprotect express in the NVR.
I am going to list below the system I am planning on installing, Any critiques you have of the system please let me know and let me know why I should change it. This isn't so myself or others can judge you but for my own personal learning. If this system install goes well I may be looking at 15+ more locations. This first system is for me to a learn what works and what doesn't. Second I want to see if this is something I want to tackle with more stores.
The system.
Cameras
Outdoor: 1 x Vivotek FD8164V-F2 with Vivotek AM-215 wall bracket.
Indoor: 7x Vivotek FD8169
NVR
cpu: Intel Core I5 4440 ( overkill for the system but I want to be able to better render video if needed)
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-H97N-WIFI (has dual nic, may switch out for another board an ethernet addon card, I want to keep the cameras on a parallel network to reduce congestion)
Memory: 8gb (2x 4gb)
Boot drive: intel 535 series 120gb ssd with windows 7 professional
Live view HDD: 1 tb WD purple drive
Recording HDD: 3 tb WD purple drive
case: Norco RPC-231 rackmount case
Power Supply: 80 plus certified or better modular power supply. 430w
Network and Misc.
Switch: Trendnet TPE-1020WS
UPS: TRIPP LITE SMC15002URM
Rack: Tripp Lite SRW9U
