separate PoE switch vs DVR/NAS with PoE

[vWQ21D 0]

beginning stage of replacing my home analog cctv system (dvr, cams, etc).  got the cat6/550MHz cable pulled and in place.

total IP cams won't exceed 16.  ~10 outside and ~4 inside.

want to ask this, is it recommended to use a DVR/NVR with PoE capability or get a seperate PoE/PoE+ switch ?

[tomcctv 189]

Hi with having 16 cameras I would use both

it gives you better security

depending how many Poe ports you get on the nvr

i would keep all internal on nvr POE with some high outdoor cameras also direct to nvr POE 

Any low outdoor cameras I would have on a Poe switch

reason being is someone gets to the low cameras and cuts or pulls off it can short out POE so keeping seperate keeps rest of system working

[vWQ21D 0]

On 6/8/2022 at 5:20 PM, tomcctv said:

Hi with having 16 cameras I would use both

it gives you better security

depending how many Poe ports you get on the nvr

i would keep all internal on nvr POE with some high outdoor cameras also direct to nvr POE 

Any low outdoor cameras I would have on a Poe switch

reason being is someone gets to the low cameras and cuts or pulls off it can short out POE so keeping seperate keeps rest of system working

well now, that is very interesting and important. there will be some that are low. patio, right above garage, etc, so someone could knock them off. and some will be higher not reachable without a ladder.

great info, thank you!