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alright, switch problem resolved, i confused bits and bytes, one switch is all that's needed for 20 cameras running at 3mp

What i gather from your answer, plug them all into one switch and connect that to the PC, but wouldn't i have bandwidth issues? From what i know, A switch that claims gigabit speed is generally going to be in and around 120 megabytes per second transfer speed. if 1 camera used 11 megabytes per second and i multiply that by 20 i get 220 megabytes of traffic per second. I'm also avoiding managed switches due to cost, - about 400 Canadian for Cisco SG300-20 and - about 200 Canadian for a Intel EXPI9402PTBLK Dual port NIC Unmanaged Switch will cost me about $150 Canadian for a Netgear Prosafe and each NIC will be about $50 Canadian each for a Intel card I dont care about POE because i have a PSU connected to my fuse box which im going use and make a DIY POE injector

One thing i didn't add to the picture, the switch between the router and the pc also manages about 7 other devices, so that's why i have 3 switches on display. The switch you mentioned Cisco SF300-24PP switch is a Managed switch and i don't know how to configure a managed switch. My problem lies with gigabyte only being 130 mbps (best case scenario) and the bandwidth for 20 cameras running at 3mp is about 220 mbps. That's why the cameras are connected to two switches for bandwidth balancing. At the end of the Day, Can a PC with 3 NIC's connect to 2 switches each having 10 camera using 1 NIC a piece and 1 NIC for internet?

Hey guys, just ordered 1 x Hikvison camera (DS-2CD2132F-I) (http://overseas.hikvision.com/us/Products_accessries_10531_i7559.html) to test but i need to spec out my build here. Please refer to the following image. I am looking at 16-20 3mp cameras. (all Hikvision and probably all DS-2CD2132F-I) I am looking at a unmanaged switch because i wouldn't know how to operate a managed one. I am looking at 2 Switches to control all cameras due to bandwidth traffic. (i calculated about 109 mbps for 10) I am going to use BLUEIRIS because that's what i have been researching this past year. I will have to go with 3 seperate NIC's due to my thought process (probably 3 x http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ethernet-products/gigabit-server-adapters/gigabit-ct-desktop-adapter.html or 2 of those Intel cards and the 3rd being the onboard NIC). So main Question, Do you guys see any problems going with 2 unmanaged switches to control 20 cameras via 2 of the specified Intel NIC cards? I'm pretty sure this next question is a yes but If i have 2 NIC's controlling 20 cameras via 2 switches can my 3rd NIC be used as my internet connection? If my thought process is correct then i don't see why not, i just have to assign a IP to each camera because the Switch doesn't assign IP's and voila, should work? Only reason why I'm asking is because i cant seem to find an answer when i google "2 switch ip camera" or "3 nic ip camera blue iris" *******I added the Manufactures URL's instead of a Retailers URL's for educational purposes, if need be i can take them down.

ill give you guys a idea for what its for. 2 years ago I requested your help, and im back it again 16 camera 2mp each hopefully running at 30fps before we begin, I know nothing about storage spaces for ip cameras. I build computers of all sizes for family and friends and for my obsessions. where should I begin? what thread should I read on recommendations? program wise, all I need it to do is record, and if I need to look at something, I can rewind and view. no ptz required. any help please?

Hey guys, need 1 more suggestion bought 16 CNB cameras rated at 12VDC EACH, http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1164 they are NOT 12VDC/24VAC http://www.altronix.com/index.php?pid=2&model_num=Sav18D or http://www.altronix.com/index.php?pid=2&model_num=Sav182D Altronix was suggestion from day 1 so im going to stick to it, will this PSU work for me???

So long story short i cant go wrong with either camera suggested to me?

I have bothers you all many times and now i have a Final question, hopefully my next thread will be my install. it was decided that i would go ahead with dbm-24vd's for my entire setup. So i ordered one and i gave it a try, and i found that i have little to no light in my showroom and this camera will not function for me. So i called the supplier i purchased the test unit from and they suggested the following. INITIAL CAMERA WHICH I DECIDED http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1067 SUGGESTED CAMERAS DUE TO LITTLE TO NO LIGHT http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1166 http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1165 I tested the DBM-24VD on my QVIS and i LOVED IT. So i want to stay within the CNB brand due to accessibility, quality, and reasonable price point for 16 cameras. Unfortunately time is of a factor here, so the sooner i can get an answer the better it is for my situation. As always, thanks ahead of time.

Alright peoples, one more camera question. Looking for a good outdoor camera to overlook a large parking lot. The parking lot is fairly lit at nights with large towers. Not looking for a PTZ. I spoke to somebody and this was recommended to me. Everfocus EHD525 http://everfocus.com/product.cfm?productid=32 Do you guys have any suggestions? My indoor cameras are all going to be CNB-24VD I would have loved to stick with that CNB theme. Side note, my winters hit -20F to -40F

Whats scary is that i understood everything you guys said, thank you for clarifying and pretty much teaching me electronics 101, The cameras i will be using are 12/24 volt, and the psu is 24volt so we shouldn't have ANY problems based on your calculations. Thank you for your help

I ordered the DVR, APOLLO HD PRO D1 30FPS And as soon as i can figure out what colour i'm making my t-bar ceiling, then i will order a couple cameras to test this all out. DBM-24VF (BLACK) DBM-24VD (WHITE) And atleast one VANDAL PROOF unit for a parking lot camera. Ill keep you all posted

First off, just wanted to give a special thank you to the following members, CHOPRAMO, Birdman Adam, Leohuangdi, Soundy, Campbell, rory, garyswine, edselrt, tomcctv, and SEANHAWG Allot of great brands were mentioned, allot of amazing options were thrown around, and with the help of one of the CCTVFORUM partners, i made a final decision on a unit which has all the bells and whistles that I've been looking for. http://www.qvissecurity.com/Catalogue/DVR/Apollo-HD-Pro/16-Channel/HD-Pro-16-Channel-4TB-HD-PRO16-4TB-N Thank you, Rob

I love electronics, so i thought i could handle this. I build and repair computers on the side for family and friends. This is my first ever attempt at anything CCTV related. So i thought how hard could it be. It was a little complicating at first, but everybody on these forums is so helpful, i got through it and the grass is starting to look green on the other side. Ive been reading about that on the forums, people mention it but they dont explain as to why 24 volt PSU would be better for longer runs. I know there is video loss over distance, but i never new there was power loss over distance. What would happen to the shorter runs if I'm running 24 volt into a 12 volt camera? wouldn't it overheat? My shortest run is going to be 15 - 20 feet. Do i need to put a voltage regulator on the camera end to bring the voltage back down to 12 volt? And i had a question regarding BNC connectors, Our oldest VHS surveillance unit which has long since retired had used twist on BNC connectors. My latest surveillance unit had crimp on BNC, and the installer sucked (i guess that's why they're out of business). I started experiencing signal loss at my key cameras and i diagnosed it at the crimp on BNC connectors, so i put on twist on F type connectors and F type to BNC adapter. I know its pretty hack that way, but at such short notice with whatever tools i could find,you gotta do what you gotta do. What do you guys suggest i use?

Thanks for the input... Wondering if you are an installer? or is this a hobby of yours?

Ok, so, what i am purchasing is a 1 X DVR APOLLO HD PRO 16 CHANNEL 30FPS PER CHANNEL @ D1 http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26585 http://www.qvissecurity.com/Catalogue/DVR/Apollo-HD-Pro/16-Channel/HD-Pro-16-Channel-4TB-HD-PRO16-4TB-N 16 X CAMERAS CNB VCM-24VF http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=26690 http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1073 The longest run is going to be 105 to 120 feet, Will running Siamese copper cable be ok for this run? do i need any baluns? i was debating if i wanted a PTZ camera, but i think cost is going to be an issue, it will most likely be a CNB PTZ camera. Is it just direct plug and play with this DVR? do i need a seperate PTZ controller? AND i will be buying a seperate fuse box power supply to power all these cameras. I'm guessing a UPC backup will be key also. I'm just looking to finalize everything so i don't run into any surprises.