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I'm still reviewing the capability of the HD-SDI. It doesn't seem like the best long term option but may be appropriate as a low cost upgrade. I was checking on the supplier website and they only offer one 4mm camera that it compatible with the HD-SCI. I'm wondering if there are other cameras including PTZ cameras that will work with the HD-SCI DVR. At the current facility, the 4mm cameras would work as a nice replacement for most of the units but there is one PTZ at the pool and few varifocal cameras at the garage entrances being used as licenese plate camera.

How's the quality of the coax they have in place? Would 2mp be acceptable instead of 3mp? If so, maybe HD-SCI could be an option. Four 16 channel units, 2mp cameras, running over their coax. uG7nbrXJfKg This looks interesting. Thanks for the tip. I had no idea abut this system. I will give Nelly's a call tomorrow to discuss. Based on the youtube video, it appears that this system maybe an upgrade to what they currently have while still utilizing the existing cabling. I may want to propose this as a more affordable solution than what I was originally planning todo. I will have to determine if the coax is high quality. I'm going back tomorrow with my electrician. Is the bandwidth of the HD-SCI limited to 16 2MP cameras? I would love to have higher resolution than 2MP but cost is a big concern and the system that you have proposed may fit into the client's budget. Thanks, VC

The client wants to see more than one option. There are a total of 64 cameras that need to be either upgraded or replaced. I had originally thought about running new cable and using a high end NVR system. Your system with the fancy computer sounds like an interesting possibility but all that business about encrypted software and buying two systems because of failure sounds a little scary. I would like to see cut sheets of what you are talking about and hear what is the price. After my job walk today, I started thinking about an option that would involve using their existing coax cable and providing higher quality cameras. I still have not decided which route I'm going to go so I'm still taking in info trying to come up wth the best cost effective solution that gives the client something that they are very pleased with. I appreciate all of your comments and suggestions. Thx, VC

This looks like a nice product for certain applications but based on the price of $400/camera, running new Ethernet cable will be less expensive. I didn't realize that this type of hardware was priced that way. Without having any idea, I was expecting its price to be lower. Thanks for the info, VC

I walked the job today and they have a bunch of analog cameras. I was wondering If could utilize the existing coax with some type of an RJ45 adapter to utilize new 3MP IP cameras. I would use the existing power connection to power the new cams. I would some how need to upgrade the DVR's to able to take the higher bandwidth camera signals. I would propose this as an option for not running new CAT 6 cable. I would give them an alternate price to run all new cable but just wanted to know if it is feasible to be able to use the existing coax for new IP cameras. Thx, VC

Not yet but I will. That looks like a nice product. I'll have to read the specs. to find out if it will be acceptable. What would you recommend to provide POE power to this many cameras? Thanks in advance, VC

Thanks for the reply. Are you familiar with the NVR that I've listed? The supplier website states that it can support a lot more than 16 x 3mp. I listed a few of the feature bullet items from the distributors website. Do you think that they are not being truthful? Based on the information listed below, I assume that this NVR is more than capable. Please explain why you say that the ESDV-NVRXPRO-32 or the ESDV-NVRXPRO-16 can't handle 16 x 3mp. Perhaps I'm not reading the specs correctly. Works flawlessly with all Dahua IP cameras. No connection issues or dropped frames. Record up to 32 IP Cameras up to 5MP each. 160Mbps throughput No resolution or framerate limit as long as the bitrate isnt exceeded. Thanks in advance, VC

I'm very excited to hear a suggestion. I'm am however interested in having several cameras with higher than 1080P resolution so that's why I figured the high bit rate NVR's would be appropriate. The ESDV-NVRXPRO-32 claims a 160Mbps throughput. I could use all 3 megapixel cameras with plenty of overhead to spare. I look forward to hearing about your high end PC solution. I suppose I won't be running to Fry's or Best Buy for this PC. Thanks in advance, VC

Hi Forum, I'm just checking to see if anyone has any comments yet about my plans to upgrade a 64 camera system. I'm meeting with the client this Sunday and just wanted to get some feedback from any of the forum experts that might have some experience, ideas or suggestions. If I actually get the project, my questions will be more specific. Thx in advance, VC

NTSC is what I need. Thanks! Thanks for posting the firmware. Where can I download Dahua firmware in the future? Also how can I check to see if I have the latest firmware on my cameras?