eyal8r 0 Posted April 30, 2014 Hey guys- I have a some 3MP Hikvision bullets and a dome. I've been running them off of a POE switch to my server- but am having constant server issues and just can't keep spending time on it. I use the server for other things- so when it updates, goes down, etc- I lose the cameras as well. I want to switch to a dedicated NVR system. Requirements- 1080p on all cameras real time viewing via web/smart phone (iOS) Ability to add additional HDDs easily, with enough capacity to expand to multiple drives. I plan on adding additional cameras too (just a few). I'm thinking 8-16 channel NVR for sure. What's a decent NVR right now, for a decent price? Are there any good features that I'm not really listing here? Thanks for the help!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milkisbad 0 Posted April 30, 2014 If you have hikvision cameras, best to get Hikvision NVR. Here's a few questions to consider... -What's your budget? -how many ports POE switch do you have now? -Do you need NVR with built-in POE or without is fine? -How many total cameras at 3mp do you plan to have and what FPS do you need them at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stephens 0 Posted April 30, 2014 Personally, I'd stick to getting a Hikvision NVR for Hikvision cameras. Dahua is a good compatible option but most Hikvision cameras usually lose some of there functions/features when you use other brands alongside them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyal8r 0 Posted April 30, 2014 Awesome! Thanks guys! I'm leaning to an 8 port Hikvision NVR. Any specific model I should look at? Or dealer for best service/price? Do they ALL provide full 1080p across all 8 channels at the same time? The fine print is hard to figure out sometimes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyal8r 0 Posted April 30, 2014 Seems like the DS-7608NI-SP is the way to go. It has 8-ports POe on the back, no switches required, and full 40MB Bandwidth. Your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyal8r 0 Posted May 1, 2014 In case anyone is interested later- I'm going with the Hikvision DS-7608NI-SE/8P 8 Channel POE Plug N Play Hi Def NVR Recorder from Nelly's. Seems to be perfect, with a fair price. I'll let you know once it's all installed and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cigar7 0 Posted June 9, 2014 If you want to run 4 or more 3mp cameras at max. resolution and max. FPS at the max. recommended variable bit rate for both main and sub-streams, the 40MB input bandwidth on the 7608 is insufficient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
