I am interested in resolving a non security cam system problem: space, backup, and transferring files all over again when i get a new laptop, and finally having to pay a premium for a laptop with a larger drive. ( Haha i am currently in the need of a new laptop and dread the 1TB transfer again, so it got me down this path. )
SO research told me I need a WD MyCloud or a Synology NAS - although i have since been told a Synergy drive is better and that is the way to go as I "can run software" on it......
...and it comes with camera license..........and now things are starting to sound familiar to ANOTHER project I am working on: Setting up a POE cam system and NVR!
Hmmm. So I am here to ask if this NAS system can ALSO be used as the NVR? Can I run software like Blue iris directly on it as accessed from my computer? If not on it how would this setup work?
Here is my 2 projects needs, i am investigating the possibility of combining into 1:
SO research told me I need a WD MyCloud or a Synology NAS - although i have since been told a Synergy drive is better and that is the way to go as I "can run software" on it......
...and it comes with camera license..........and now things are starting to sound familiar to ANOTHER project I am working on: Setting up a POE cam system and NVR!
Hmmm. So I am here to ask if this NAS system can ALSO be used as the NVR? Can I run software like Blue iris directly on it as accessed from my computer? If not on it how would this setup work?
Here is my 2 projects needs, i am investigating the possibility of combining into 1:
- Use our families laptops which can access files on a 2 drive NAS (this will have RAID1) and also backup to the cloud using backblaze. (for onsight and offsite backup.)
- Connect 2 IPcams POE cams with a POE switch connected to my router.