Fired Employee Revenge- Looking for System

[eyal8r 0]

Actually- just came across this article. Seems very informative to my last questions-

http://www.axis.com/products/video/about_networkvideo/bandwidth.htm

 

 

Another question for you guys on system design.

What are pros/cons to going with a NAS with a network computer running the software instead of a PC w/ multiple drives installed? I have a synology for a different network (backup only) and absolutely love it. Just curious how you guys feel about using a NAS instead?

 

edit: let me clarify. What are the pros/cons to using a NAS for storage only and then a client PC running Milestone as the software?

[benf 0]

I use this switch on small installs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122077

It has 12 PoE ports.

How is the fan noise on this unit, looking for something like this that runs quiet.

Edit : Just saw this review

Cons: ......but fan is really loud and therefore cannot be placed in a room where someone will be working. You need a server closet for this switch.

 

We're running two of these in my office (Trendnet 8 port gigabit POE):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156420

They're fanless so of course are dead silent. Rock solid too.

[mechBgon 0]

Here's another PoE option, I got one of these add-on injectors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170823886352 If unmanaged will do the job and you already have a switch, then that could be worth a look. I grabbed a Dell 16-port all-gigabit switch off Ebay to go with it.

 

For my cheaper cams that aren't PoE-capable, I use these thingies: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161071413415 My longest Ethernet cable runs are 100ft and 125ft, and these do the job OK with a 12-volt camera that is rated for about 4 watts peak power consumption.

 

If it's pitch-dark in there, consider some motion-sensing light fixtures too. Search Ebay for "PIR 50W LED floodlight" and you'll get some hits. These garden-variety lights have adjustable sensor range, adjustable time before reset, and adjustable daylight cutoff, for around $50.

 

Visible light would allow identifying clothing color, and more light is also beneficial because the cameras can use faster shutter speeds for less blur. And hey... if your vengeful ex-employee gets 3000 lumens blasted in his face as soon as he gets through the perimeter, perhaps he'll retreat and save you some expensive damage.