Sir Flannel 0 Posted June 23, 2008 I'm wanting to pitch a system for a local company. They have a lot of small building spread out throughout the county, all network accessable. The might need one camera (MAYBE two) per location. I thought it would be lest costly overall to put IP cameras in each building, with a centralized recorder. I'm thinking of close to 100 remote sights at least. Is there any recommendations for a solution like that? I'd rather avoid a single DVR in each building (they are unmanned) just to avoid the extra cost (and potential service nightmare) or all those DVR's. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooney 0 Posted June 23, 2008 I think you have a good solution for them. The main thing is the bandwidth requirement at the NVR. The individual sites would not take much bandwidth. I would check the speed and bandwidth at the location the recorder would be installed to ensure the concept is feasible or have the customer expand the netowrk capability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi 0 Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) I have an Arecont megapixel IP camera connected to a DSL modem/router (no local computer) at a remote location, not for security but for a webcam. I get about 400 bps overall. Gives me nice pics but at a very low framerate. Milestone NVR software as an example will not connect to a camera not on a LAN - it needs a local PC to run the camera server part of the software. Same with the setup software provided with the camera - can't connect across the internet therefore can't change things using a GUI. However, I can issue text commands in a browser to change almost all parameters. For security purposes you are likely to need to be able to capture some reasonably fast action at so either the camera will need a large buffer, or you need a local PC of some description. Edited June 23, 2008 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Flannel 0 Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for the quick reply. I am also having a hard time finding the equipment. Of all the makes I've seen (after a search on the internet of our normal vendors), I've only seen recorders that support 32 channels of anything, and those are only saying 4 IP cameras. Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanjh1965 0 Posted June 24, 2008 Boy, this is one you need to spec right ! I am not experienced in large IP systems (scared of them!) but take a look a Verint. They have a Nextiva IP System for example that can cater for 100 camera inputs which will give 2CIF/15fps for 18 Days using 11TB for space. You need to ask what does the Customer want the Cameras for ? What footage do they want to record and for how long ? Do they want alarm on motion detection at a central point? I always feel nervous (fear of the unknown) with large IP. I would prefer to put a reliable 4 way DVR in each location as you can't loose any footage if the Network is down. Most good manufactures give a 3 year warranty on DVR's now and if you pay a little bit more for a known brand DVR you can make money on maintainace charges. Talk to a Rep from a DVR company see what support they offer and any money off for bulk discounts http://verint.com/video_solutions/overview.cfm?article_level1_category_id=407 Also take a look at IndigoVision...... http://www.indigovision.com/products.php Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertech 0 Posted June 24, 2008 how are the locations networked together? ADSL/HDSL with VPN, fractional T1....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
