markm88 0 Posted February 1, 2014 Hello all, We are bidding a job for a 90-camera installation, 66 cameras at 1.3 Megapixel and 24 at 2.1 Megapixel. For the smaller jobs in the past, I have used Cisco's SF 300-24P and Netgear's FS728TP-100NAS (each install for 24 cameras, two switches per install). Getting into the bigger installations, I would like to know if the switches I have used in the past would be acceptable in a large installation or if I should look into a different grade of switch. The 1.3 Megapixel cameras are under 3W per camera power consumption and the 2.1 Megapixel cameras are around 12W. I love the idea of using some higher-end HP or Cisco switches, but 2 to 3 times the cost seems like a lot to swallow. Has anyone done an installation of this size and can they recommend the switches they used? The other thing that I should mention is that the client has no IT staff on site and any issues with this system, I would be the one going out to repair/troubleshoot them. If there are brands of switches that can offer me (a) good assistance in troubleshooting (from a GUI or web-interface) and (b) fast replacement (in Canada) that would be worth the extra up-front money to save myself time and my client money moving forward. The Cisco switches/service plan on the equipment that I have purchased in the past (I felt) were reasonable. Thanks very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted February 1, 2014 Hello all, We are bidding a job for a 90-camera installation, 66 cameras at 1.3 Megapixel and 24 at 2.1 Megapixel. For the smaller jobs in the past, I have used Cisco's SF 300-24P and Netgear's FS728TP-100NAS (each install for 24 cameras, two switches per install). Getting into the bigger installations, I would like to know if the switches I have used in the past would be acceptable in a large installation or if I should look into a different grade of switch. The 1.3 Megapixel cameras are under 3W per camera power consumption and the 2.1 Megapixel cameras are around 12W. I love the idea of using some higher-end HP or Cisco switches, but 2 to 3 times the cost seems like a lot to swallow. Has anyone done an installation of this size and can they recommend the switches they used? The other thing that I should mention is that the client has no IT staff on site and any issues with this system, I would be the one going out to repair/troubleshoot them. If there are brands of switches that can offer me (a) good assistance in troubleshooting (from a GUI or web-interface) and (b) fast replacement (in Canada) that would be worth the extra up-front money to save myself time and my client money moving forward. The Cisco switches/service plan on the equipment that I have purchased in the past (I felt) were reasonable. Thanks very much! I use Netgear's FS728TP-100NAS all the time last time used for 70 Avigilon cameras (3 of them ) no problem at all Where are u in Canada ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markm88 0 Posted February 1, 2014 We service clients in Calgary and surrounding area - I'm excited to try some outdoor cameras to see if they can last at -40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 1, 2014 For our large projects 200+ cameras we use HP Procurve switches. http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/networking/products/switches/HP_2920_Switch_Series/index.aspx I have been very happy with them and they come with a FREE lifetime next day replacement warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted February 1, 2014 We service clients in Calgary and surrounding area - I'm excited to try some outdoor cameras to see if they can last at -40 Hi, neighbor I am in Edmonton Check your PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2 0 Posted February 2, 2014 For our large projects 200+ cameras we use HP Procurve switches. http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/networking/products/switches/HP_2920_Switch_Series/index.aspx I have been very happy with them and they come with a FREE lifetime next day replacement warranty. THIS.. Love the HP stuff, the V1920 have a 24 port that's around $800 (all ports 15w, if you get a backup for the switch you can then supply 375w over the whole switch) if you need further the 5120 series will do 48 ports all PoE+ managed with BBU (expect to pay $3k for it though) I'd always go managed on a reasonable size install, remote camera power usage stats and able to flip a port is golden! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 2, 2014 For our large projects 200+ cameras we use HP Procurve switches. http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/networking/products/switches/HP_2920_Switch_Series/index.aspx I have been very happy with them and they come with a FREE lifetime next day replacement warranty. THIS.. Love the HP stuff, the V1920 have a 24 port that's around $800 (all ports 15w, if you get a backup for the switch you can then supply 375w over the whole switch) if you need further the 5120 series will do 48 ports all PoE+ managed with BBU (expect to pay $3k for it though) I'd always go managed on a reasonable size install, remote camera power usage stats and able to flip a port is golden! Yea I have a 5120 but I think it is overkill for all but complicated network needs. The 2920 series is cheaper and the also have POE+ on all ports plus that have hot swappable power supplies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MR2 0 Posted February 2, 2014 For our large projects 200+ cameras we use HP Procurve switches. http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/networking/products/switches/HP_2920_Switch_Series/index.aspx I have been very happy with them and they come with a FREE lifetime next day replacement warranty. THIS.. Love the HP stuff, the V1920 have a 24 port that's around $800 (all ports 15w, if you get a backup for the switch you can then supply 375w over the whole switch) if you need further the 5120 series will do 48 ports all PoE+ managed with BBU (expect to pay $3k for it though) I'd always go managed on a reasonable size install, remote camera power usage stats and able to flip a port is golden! Yea I have a 5120 but I think it is overkill for all but complicated network needs. The 2920 series is cheaper and the also have POE+ on all ports plus that have hot swappable power supplies. yeah we got them pre 2920 launch, would most likely have just grabbed the 2920's if they were out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted February 3, 2014 yeah we got them pre 2920 launch, would most likely have just grabbed the 2920's if they were out. PLus the 5120 are LOUD . The 2920s have variable speed fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites