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Hi all,

 

I am attempting to design/install an IP camera system for our storage units (small business – very, very small business). Prior to this, I’ve only set up a few small box systems for friends and family. I’m planning on using Hikvision NVR and Cameras (16+ cams eventually) because I have some passing familiarity recording video with Hikvision hardware from an old job. I’ve been doing my best Google-Fu to answer my questions, but unfortunately I just keep coming up with more questions.

 

My networking experience is limited to basic home networks, so please excuse my ignorance. Can I take 2-10 port poe switches (connect 8 cam each), run them to a main switch, and connect that to my NVR? Can this be done with unmanaged switches?

 

Like this?

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Also I’ll have to run cable in conduit along the exterior walls of the storage buildings. Where I live subzero temps are common in the winter, and 100F(37C) in the summer. Can cat5/6 cable handle that? Do I need the outdoor direct burial cable instead (even though it's in conduit)?

 

Below is the hardware I was considering. I am grateful for all tips and suggestions.

 

NVR - Hikvision DS-9616NI-I8 because it looks like it can grow with our system if/when we expand.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1346336-REG/hikvision_ds_9616ni_i8_16_channel_nvr_up_to.html

 

Cameras - Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-IWS (in various focal len)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1393306-REG/hikvision_ds_2cd2142fwd_iws_4mm_4mp_day_night_ir_outdoor.html

 

Switches - BV-Tech 10 Port PoE+ Industrial DIN Rail

https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-Industrial-Switch-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B075FZQX14/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

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