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    Backup NVR for NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Interesting. Yeah, I see a cluster option in my 5216. I googled it, but am slightly confused on how exactly it works. Seems like it's a way that the backup nvr gets it's config from the main nvr, but I'm confused on if it's also actively recording or if it's just a hot spare and doesn't start...
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    Backup NVR for NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Since your current nvr has POE built in, 1st hurdle will be how to get both nvrs to see both cameras. You're going to need some external switch with POE, and then run a cable from it to both nvrs. Hopefully POE can handle when two POE endpoints are connected together? I would think your 2nd...
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    Backup NVR for NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Do your dahua cameras have support for internal SD Cards? I purchased some 64gb cards and will be putting one in every camera as my backup. Does that count?
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    My understanding is that hardware acceleration helps BI process the video itself as BI has it's own motion detection algorithms. Of course, BI doing it's own motion processing leads to higher cpu usage, just that it's not as much as extra cpu usage as before hardware acceleration was added...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    I assume you meant PTZ? I can't help with PTZ. Each location is different and again depends on your priorities. An auto tracking PTZ or just one you manually control? You have to decide if the location really really really could benefit from a PTZ or you're just wanting to spend the money to...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    If you are going with Dahua cameras then IMO you should stick with a Dahua NVR and the starting point for models to consider should be the NVR5216. Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2 There are so many to choose from. I chose a NON-POE TpLink TL-SG108E managed switch and a BvTech 8 port POE...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Bullet Z5 7-35mm (IPC-HFW5231E-Z5)

    This question is asked a lot here. IMO, it's not a 'it's better' type question. There are pros and cons, but neither is right or wrong, or better or worse, it just depends on your priorities. With the POE version, you are limited in what you can do and how convenient it is to do things but...
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    WD Purple vs. Seagate SkyHawk?

    Wow, ordered some gear, last week I 'thought' I saw the wd purple 10tb for $350 on amazon, maybe I remember wrong, anyways, now it's $399 and 2-4 week wait. The 8tb only 4 left from some other seller, don't like that. Saw the seagate drives, googled, ended up back here!!! Guess I will just be...
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    awesome! thanks. Now I understand better the earlier posts.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    How are people sealing their network connections? I am going to be making my own cables. I have strain relief jackets but when i google waterproof jackets, I find complete connectors. For a lot of the cameras, I already have a 12v wire feed for the existing bnc cameras that I end to use, so...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 vs 32 channel version

    On the NON-POE nvrs, is the only difference between the 16 and the 32 firmware settings that enable an extra 16 more ip cameras? I'm use to seeing total fps but don't find those specs? I don't need 32 channels, but if the 32 channel version has a slightly better processor that would allow me...
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    IPC-HFW5231E-Z12 vs IPC-HFW5231E-Z5

    How far away from the road are the cameras?
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    Network security for remote hardwired ip cameras ?

    I am wanting to mount to two cameras in a hidden enclosure down by the street sidewalk next to the neighborhood entrance to capture all traffic in and out. Hopefully I can grab license plates. Had some robberies lately and it would be nice to start capturing this. The cameras would be at ground...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Thanks. I do remember reading that post, just was confused. So basically just turn on some snaphot ivs feature and no more dropped frames? Out of curiousity what other NVR (even from other brands) would best match the 5216 that others are happy with?
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    However, I am also started to get worried about this 'dropped frames' issue. Is there an easy workaround/solution? Is everybody having this issue? Is anybody NOT having this issue? If I just record 24/7, am I going to have 0 dropped frames but then on the timeline I'll still be able to...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Awesome! Thanks!
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Trying to decide between 5216 and 5416. Is 6tb really the limit? Anybody hook up an 8tb drive? With 8 starlight cameras, how many days would I be able to store recording 24/7 on a single 6tb drive?
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    NVR5216-14KS2 NON-Poe NVR with multiple switches

    I really want a quiet system. I'm not worried about spending a bit extra for more flexibility. I don't like that the POE version has more fans and plus, I would then have to run cables from the nvr to each camera versus running individual cables to separate 4 to 8 port poe switches at each...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    Regarding POE vs Non-POE, in looking at some videos, it looks like the Non-POE NVR has only a single network plug on the back. Does that mean that while I could still have a private network for the cameras, technically all the traffic will be going over my main network? I want a really quiet...
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    Dahua NVR5216-4KS2 / NVR5216-16P-4KS2

    From reading, I understand to fully setup the dahua starlight camera ivs etc features one needs to plug the camera into their main home network to configure before plugging into the nvr's dedicated ports. Can I do the opposite and connect a spare notebook directly to the nvr's dedicated camera...
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    Dahua N54A4P - Smart H265 worth waiting for?

    Right now thinking of a NVR5216/5232-16P-4KS2. Then found some of their 'new' models with Smart H265. Seems like better compression and I would capture more time on same drives? Would this potentially also translate to higher recording framerates with more cameras?
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Catalog please
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    QSee vs Custom NVR with BlueIris

    I am not so worried about the cameras included with the QSee system. I have good lighting around my house and even though I can't right now, I doubt I would spend much time zooming in/out and don't see the need in spending money for all the cameras to have that ability. I would probably just...
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    QSee vs Custom NVR with BlueIris

    Costco has a recurring deal every few weeks for the 16ch QC826 nvr with 12 4mp cameras. I currently have an old qsee analog system that has served me well for almost 7 years. The most common complaint, noise, was easily solved by taking it apart and unplugging the fans and I replaced with a...
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