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    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CVR vs NAS vs SAN

    Hi Ravuth, Im not a security cam expert but I am Storage Engineer and can get you closer to your question. Like most things in IT "It Depends" on your needs. CVR is cloud based storage, advantages would be it's stored offsite and you don't have to supply hardware specifically for it. But the...
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    Is there such thing as a POE powered PIR activated IR Illuminator??

    I recently picked up some indoor Hikvision DS-2CD2432F-IW camera's and have configured my Hikvision DVR to to use the PIR built into the camera's and just love it for my use case. I would like to use the PIR for my outdoor camera's and improve my false motion alerts especially at night. So, is...
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    Hik NVR 7616-NI-E2R Q. Re Playback files

    I have the Hikvision DS7616-NI-E2, As i have brought on cameras and tested them re-ip'd and renamed etc. I have accumulated lots of cameras/files listed in the playback area. I would like to delete those I don't need but can't find a way to do so. I have even tried reformatting the drive but...
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    WTS ForSale: Synology DS415+, 12TB WD RED, POE Switch, 6 cameras/licenses, Outdoor Cat5E

    Re: ForSale: Synology DS415+, 12TB WD RED, POE Switch, 6 cameras/licenses, Outdoor Ca Are you willing to sell the items individually? Im interested in the Synology and the disks only and maybe a couple of the 2032's if they are US version.
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    Hikvision NVR 7616 - Playback help wanted

    I recently picked up a HIK 7600 series NVR, I am converting from using my Synology NAS as my NVR. I have the camera config and recording mostly figured out but regarding playback via the NVR using web browser. Q1. Is there a configuration or button I am missing to playback multiple camera's...
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    synchronize playback of multiple cameras

    Did you find an answer to this yet? I have a new DS-7616 and have the same challenge. Thanks James
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    Advice on what to do with Security System please

    If I pull the wires off the current alarm (and label them with the zone) I assume it's just a continuity test? I see a number of them have the magnet side missing can you buy just that or should I take out the calipers and measure to find a whole new set to get the magnets? Any suggestions on...
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    Advice on what to do with Security System please

    Hi guys, hoping I can get some guidance on which way to go for my security system. I am the 3rd owner of house that was built in 1999, there is an existing system installed but not operational in our house. It's an Partner P832 system with a PC5010 board. It has all 8 zones configured and a...
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    PTZ Network cable fishing advice/help please

    Hi, I'm just a home hobbiest and have a few Hikvision 2032's I have ran but I have now picked up a Hikvision PTZ DS-2DE7184 30xand would like to put it at peak on the house facing outback. This one is more for enjoyment and checking on the lake and the chickens etc and not necessarily for...
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    I there a differnce between High-POE and POE+

    I am looking for my first PTZ camera. I am considering the DS-2DE7184-A but rather than say poe+ it shows as "High-POE". Is there a difference and what am I looking at as far as install options if it's different than POE+? Getting ac to my mounting location will be difficult. I currently use...
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    POE to POE+

    I have a Cisco 3560 Catalyst 24port POE switch that I use for my 5 POE camera's that was gifted to me from work. I am looking at various PTZ camera's now and they require the POE+, my switch will deliver upto 15 watts per port. Is there an adapter or a hack that anyone knows of where I could...
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