Survilence ip based system

[HenryDays]

Hi guys , i have an idea , let know what you think...

So.. I need data storage but I also need an survilence system , 16 cameras, I thought about build an server and put an software called iSpy and use it to record the IP camera image , you think that's worthed?

[dalekphalm]

Hi guys , i have an idea , let know what you think...

So.. I need data storage but I also need an survilence system , 16 cameras, I thought about build an server and put an software called iSpy and use it to record the IP camera image , you think that's worthed?

Yep you can certainly do that. Just remember that if all your cameras are HD, then it's going to really bog down your whole network. You might even consider creating a completely separate physical LAN for your cameras in this case.

 

CCTV setups are significantly easier to setup and maintain, and you can get ones with HD level quality (800 lines of vertical resolution - better than 720p) and the DVR control boxes act as servers and are pretty powerful. I've used several different KGuard setups.

 

But going IP Camera gives you way more flexibility. If I might suggest, go with an entirely PoE (Power over Ethernet) setup if you can. They're way more reliable, and higher quality compared to wireless, and you won't have to worry about putting the cameras near a power socket. Setup can be pretty damn complicated though. I've never used iSpy but hopefully it's not too hard!

[HenryDays]

Yep you can certainly do that. Just remember that if all your cameras are HD, then it's going to really bog down your whole network. You might even consider creating a completely separate physical LAN for your cameras in this case.

 

CCTV setups are significantly easier to setup and maintain, and you can get ones with HD level quality (800 lines of vertical resolution - better than 720p) and the DVR control boxes act as servers and are pretty powerful. I've used several different KGuard setups.

 

But going IP Camera gives you way more flexibility. If I might suggest, go with an entirely PoE (Power over Ethernet) setup if you can. They're way more reliable, and higher quality compared to wireless, and you won't have to worry about putting the cameras near a power socket. Setup can be pretty damn complicated though. I've never used iSpy but hopefully it's not too hard!

 

Yes , so what kind of configuration do you recommend me to use both on server and network? , i mean the hardware

[HenryDays]

another idea would be build an server , and them buy an 16 chanel PCI e card recorder and them install the software on the pc and there we go

[TechnoGarrett]

Any type of HD video, even over IP cameras will just tax anything and everything on your network.

 

IMO, you should get a separate router for the configuration.

 

I believe you can use a switch with IP cameras, but I could be wrong being that switches don't assign IPs. I'm assuming that the cameras themselves will assign their IPs over the network.

 

I would run CAT6 cables in my attic to the location of said cameras then wire them all up (check /r/cableporn for ideas and tips) and then run them through a software like iSpy.

[dalekphalm]

Any type of HD video, even over IP cameras will just tax anything and everything on your network.

 

IMO, you should get a separate router for the configuration.

 

I believe you can use a switch with IP cameras, but I could be wrong being that switches don't assign IPs. I'm assuming that the cameras themselves will assign their IPs over the network.

 

I would run CAT6 cables in my attic to the location of said cameras then wire them all up (check /r/cableporn for ideas and tips) and then run them through a software like iSpy.

You will still need a router of some sort, whether that is an actual consumer router, or a server configured as a router.

 

Whether you assign the cameras static IP addresses or set them as DHCP, either way.

 

@HenryDays having a dedicated PCIe hardware video encoder would work as well. You should start with what kind of cameras you want to use, and work backwards from there. That way you can build a suitable network and/or server that will be able to handle your needs.

[HenryDays]

OK, ty for all the help , I'll think a little more about this and they I'll start buying the system itselfe , once again thank you all

[dalekphalm]

OK, ty for all the help , I'll think a little more about this and they I'll start buying the system itselfe , once again thank you all

Keep us up to date! I'd be interested in following your progress.

 

Also if you go IP Camera route, definitely make sure you either have a dedicated PC as a server, or use a dedicated IP Camera server appliance.

 

Putting the software on just any computer that is used for other things is a bad mix! My old boss wanted to install IP Cameras in his house, and installed the software on his laptop. Then he got confused when the cameras didn't record anything when he shut his laptop off *facepalm*

[HenryDays]

OK, I'll keep you guys informed about the project , and if I go with IP based system I'll go to build an dedicated server , do you any idea about how much ram I would go with ? What about processor?

[dalekphalm]

OK, I'll keep you guys informed about the project , and if I go with IP based system I'll go to build an dedicated server , do you any idea about how much ram I would go with ? What about processor?

Shouldn't matter too much specs wise. I'd probably go with at least 8GB of RAM, preferably 16GB if the price difference isn't big. CPU wise, you could get away with an i3 but I would recommend at least an i5 if you go with 16 HD Cameras.

 

Alternatively you could go AMD with a 8320/8350, because a system like this will like additional cores (Though that assumes iSpy or the program you use is multi-threaded friendly). If you go Intel, you do not need a GPU at all, as onboard graphics will be sufficient.