12 Camera System 2017

[edwinfranks]

I am looking to install a 12 camera system that is scalable. We have a very large building an future growth is important. I have a maximum of 3k to spend and have procurve poe switches throughout the building. I have looked at the ubiquiti nvr and cameras because we have the access points. These cameras seem to be expensive and require a $20 part to make them work with our POE. I am also not completely sure how scalable they are. We also have a need for live viewing on site and remotely. I also plan on creating a vlan for the camera network. I am very interested in dahua and building a blue iris server. Please let me know of suggestions on this.

 

[looney2ns]

Looking for some advice and direction!

Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

 

[SLC]

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Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

Andy @EMPIRETECANDY is generally where most of us order Dahua cameras from. Best to email him direct at kingsecurity2014@163.com

 

[mat200]

I am looking to install a 12 camera system that is scalable. We have a very large building an future growth is important. I have a maximum of 3k to spend and have procurve poe switches throughout the building. I have looked at the ubiquiti nvr and cameras because we have the access points. These cameras seem to be expensive and require a $20 part to make them work with our POE. I am also not completely sure how scalable they are. We also have a need for live viewing on site and remotely. I also plan on creating a vlan for the camera network. I am very interested in dahua and building a blue iris server. Please let me know of suggestions on this.

Welcome Edwin,

Definitely take a look at the links above, as you already have PoE switches you're ahead of the game already.

If you need low light cameras definitely go for the Dahua starlights - they are very nice.

Let us know what you end up doing.

 

[edwinfranks]

Thanks so much for the information. I will be looking over this.

 

[Kawboy12R]

Don't go with Ubiquiti cams just because you have some of their other gear. Their network stuff is excellent. Their cams? Not so much. I use their wireless gear to tie in multiple brands of cameras to my BI servers.