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Btw. does anybody know a good CCTV installer in Los Angeles?

I purchased it from Amazon.com. I'll have it installed in the next couple of weeks and I'll let you all know how it goes. It seems to have a lot more power available than the Cisco and it's more flexible.

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on this switch actually after doing a ton of research: http://www.smc-asia.com/microsite/smart_switch_web/smcgs18p_smart.html It only has a 1 year warranty but the AmEx corp card will add another year to that making it 2 years...

My camera manufacturer's sales rep recommended this Intellinet 16 port switch: http://www.intellinet-network.com/en-US/products/6845-16-port-fast-ethernet-rackmount-poe-switch# *Update I guess that model has been discontinued as this is the new version: http://www.intellinet-network.com/en-US/products/9693-16-port-fast-ethernet-poe-switch

The other option would be to buy 2 Netgear GS110TPs. The Cisco 24 port isn't fanless I've realized.

I wanted to purchase a class 3 POE switch for my upcoming 8 ACTI cameras. We also happen to have 3 VoIP telephones in the office that could use POE. After doing research, I've found this 24 Port Cisco model seems to suit my needs and I also love the fact that it has a lifetime warranty. I think this model is also fanless but I'm not sure. Anybody use these guys before?

Ikie, The space is only about 1050 square feet. I'm not imagining the need for 5mp cameras because the cameras will be pretty close in to the subjects. A 2mp camera would probably even be fine but the techno geek in me wants to get 3mp. I've gotten in contact with an Avigilon local dealer and the cost is much higher than my $7K budget. I'm still not seeing any specific advantages for me and for my uses for the system by going with Avigilon. I'm just going to buy the camera system that I've figured would be best and have it installed by a local CCTV guy. I think this forum is doesn't really provide too much information because most of the posters here are installers and people in the trade that direct business to one manufacturer or installers vs. another. As an end consumer I want to know why using *** brand benefits me? I remember one posting clearly in my mind of a common poster here complaining about *** brand because installers can't make money on it. As an end user, I want to make the best choice for myself and whether an installer makes money is not really my problem.

What I do find very interesting with other cameras is NAS storage which ACTI cameras do not seem to have. Not having a computer to store the information would be a great help. I watched a youtube video though that showed the downsides of doing this and I don't know how accurate the information was. What happens when the NAS is full? Do the cameras know to delete the old files and make space? Can you then watch the videos through a program on an iPhone or iPad?

Thx for the reply Joseph. I didn't understand 100% what you said but I think you're recommending just talking with a CCTV expert instead of saying "I want *** brand cameras" etc. The issue is that there are no specialized jewelry store CCTV installers in Southern California that I know of. I would rather buy the equipment that I think is suitable and have it installed. I know what is suitable for my business and what is and isn't needed. I've paid a lot of money in the past to CCTV installers and have gotten sub-par equipment. I'm not saying this is the case with everybody but what my experience has been.

I don't know where to download the demo but I watched a couple of the videos of ACC in action. It looks like a nice piece of software but IMO it's overkill for our project. We hardly ever play back recorded video.

I'm not sure what Avigilon would get me above and beyond an ACTI camera. I think the video quality is very good on ACTI. I'm pretty positive that they cost less than Avigilon as well.

Hi, I can spend a max of $7k. I'm currently very seriously considering 8x ACTI E53 cameras. I've yet to decide on an NVR or computer system yet.

Thx for the reply aibudo. I'm aware of HDMI splitters but IP cameras use CAT6. Where would I output the video signal from? Where would the HDMI splitter be located and connected to what? Ahh, I think you mean adding a splitter in between the NVR and the monitors. Would that work? I could then output the same HDMI signal to many monitors.

A limitation that I haven't been able to figure out is how to output the video signal from the NVR to another 3 or 4 LCD monitors that would be in different rooms in an office. We would like to get the LiveView feed on 4 other monitors (besides the NVR) so that other personnel can buzz somebody in from the front door. Is there a way of doing this? Maybe an HDMI splitter placed somewhere? I haven't seen NVRs or a computer that has an HDMI out though.

We'll put a camera in the man trap area as well. Any equipment recommendations ?