toofy 0 Posted September 25, 2014 All, A friend of mine has the 8 channel NVR8-7200 from Swann. He now is at full capacity. I wanted to know if we could upgrade his NVR to the hiksvision model that supports 16 channels but use the swann branded cameras with it? Would it be a problem? Or, maybe a POE switch? What is the easier way to add cameras on to the system. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abdelm01 0 Posted September 25, 2014 All, A friend of mine has the 8 channel NVR8-7200 from Swann. He now is at full capacity. I wanted to know if we could upgrade his NVR to the hiksvision model that supports 16 channels but use the swann branded cameras with it? Would it be a problem? Or, maybe a POE switch? What is the easier way to add cameras on to the system. Thanks. If your SWANN cameras are ONVIF, then yes. ALOT of SWANN Cameras are actually HikVision cameras. but if you give me the model numbers of some of the cameras, i can check for you. If your NVR is full, then you would deff need a new NVR, i recommend getting the DS-7716NI-SP/16. Here is the Specs of it FYI: http://www.almaks.rs/sites/default/files/product-specifications/2013090209124922265_0.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toofy 0 Posted September 26, 2014 So i have the SWANN NVR8-720 NVR which is the 8 channel version. That NVR came with i believe the 3MP 820 HD cameras that are most likely the hiksvision ones. I am just wondering if i buy the Hiksvision 16channel NVR and make those swann cameras from the 8 channel work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stephens 0 Posted September 26, 2014 I'm fairly certain that this is the camera: http://www.hikvision.com/en/products_show.asp?id=7326 ONVIF, PSIA, CGI, and ISAPI are all listed on that page and if you're buying a Hikvision NVR, which is probably the right choice, you'll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toofy 0 Posted September 26, 2014 Yep those are them of course with the SWANN brand on it. So im assuming there is no need to flash the firmware on them. Should be just plug and play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stephens 0 Posted September 26, 2014 I would go off the assumption that it's probably just going to be plug and play. I can't imagine a whole lot of scenarios where it wouldn't be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toofy 0 Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks! I'll order it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
