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    Dahua NVR not recognizing HRD? First time setting up

    Being a small package I'm sure they get thrown around. Luckily I bought it off Amazon and able to return for free and ordered another pair of WD Purple Drives (next day) hopefully they work.
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    Dahua NVR not recognizing HRD? First time setting up

    Yep bought 2 8tb Purple HD, the both don't work. Returning and buying HD from another seller. I noticed my HD just came in a sealed bag and bubble wrapped, I seen pictures where the come in a Box and are more protected.
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    Dahua NVR not recognizing HRD? First time setting up

    You are right, it's the HD. I put in a WD Red NAS 4tb SATA hd and it picked it up. However, WD Purple 8TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD80PURZ should work for the NVR right? Spec says it can handle 10TB HD each '2 SATA III Ports, Up to 10...
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    Dahua NVR not recognizing HRD? First time setting up

    I do not have extra laying around, this system takes 2 hd, if I leave one of the data cables not connected to the HD will it still not pick up the other HD that is connected? Or do the both have to be connected in order for the NVR to recognize it? Because 1 HD is making funny noise so I was...
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    Dahua NVR not recognizing HRD? First time setting up

    I bought this from Andy - NVR5216/5232-16P-4KS2E And installed 2 8tb WD Purple HD - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0711458VN/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 But for some reason it's not detecting, anyone know why?
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    Can I use any PC / Monitor Power Cord for NVR?

    I just received my Dahua NVR5215-16P-4KS2E but received a Europe power cord. Could I use any US power cord that powers a PC or Monitor? Just checking before I power it up.
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    Correct Setup for Dahua Epoe NVR

    Since I have the Dahua EPOE NVR (NVR5215-16P-4KS2E) and 8 EPOE Dahua Cameras, I would like to test everything without plugging into my LAN network. *I assume I can without any issues? *I assume the NVR will create IP for the cameras since it's a POE NVR, but do I need to set any network...
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    Correct Setup for Dahua Epoe NVR

    I currently have a Modem --> Asus 1900 Router --> 24port network Switch <--patch panel Can I just plug my Dahua EPOE NVR into the 24port Switch or is it better to directly plug it into the Asus router (or it doesn't matter) Thanks
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    Another Network and VPN Issue - Question

    I just ordered the Asus A1900 since it has built in VPN (i'm hoping this works) And found these steps by step for that router - Randy : OpenVPN on a Asus router
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    HD-SDI Camera with Coax Cable - How to Convert to IP?

    The Coax cable will power IPC-HDW5231R-ZE camera, thanks!
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    HD-SDI Camera with Coax Cable - How to Convert to IP?

    Thanks for the suggestion. 4k-8ch-1u-epoe-nvr ( https://us.dahuasecurity.com/product/4k-8ch-1u-epoe-nvr/) and a pair of LR1002 (EoC Passive Converter – Dahua North America ) should do the trick I hope.
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    HD-SDI Camera with Coax Cable - How to Convert to IP?

    I plan to purchase NVR5208-8P-4KS2 If I buy these Dahua EoC Transmitter/Receiver, I should be able to utilize my Coax cable and hook it up to a Dahua camera? Accessories/EoC Transmitter/LR1002 1ET - Dahua Wiki Accessories/EoC Receiver/LR1002-1EC - Dahua Wiki Or do I need an EoC Passive...
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    HD-SDI Camera with Coax Cable - How to Convert to IP?

    I currently plan to replace my HD-SDI system with POE; however, there is 1 HD-SDI camera + coax cable that I will not be able to replace with Cat6. Is any of the methods possible and if so which is the best and how would I accomplish it? 1) Utilize the HD-SDI Camera + Coax cable and convert the...
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    Best Dahua Camera and NVR for low light situation?

    1) I have my Front lights and IR Illuminator on Dusk/Dawn. So I was planning to get this camera for the front of my house IPC-HDW5831R-ZE (I prefer B/W with IR on) 2) I plan to get this for my backyard, garage and side yard since there are no lights - IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 3) I plan to get this for...
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    Best Dahua Camera and NVR for low light situation?

    It seems I might have a misunderstanding on what you guys mean low-light. I assume this picture of my front is not considered low light since I have a couple of down lights and ir illuminator - https://ipcamtalk.com/attachments/20180907_005005-png.32941 And this picture of my backyard and...
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    Best Dahua Camera and NVR for low light situation?

    Would you consider this as low light? The picture from my current hd-sdi camera has my house front lights on + ir illuminator + ir on camera.
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    Best Dahua Camera and NVR for low light situation?

    Dahua makes 8mp version, why do 2mp perform better in low light situation? Do 2mp perform better in day light too?
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    Best Dahua Camera and NVR for low light situation?

    I want to upgrade my HD-SDI camera system to IP system. I was looking into Dahua and I see this camera IPC-HDW4431EM-ASE is also offered in 6mp and 8mp, is their any big difference in low light situation? Is their another Dahua camera that will perform way better in low light situation? I...