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Hybrid DVR Upgrade
by John Honovich, IPVM Posted on Jun 25, 2009 About John Contact JohnPelco's DX8100 series DVRs will support IP cameras (software version 2.0). Two points of interest: (1) existing units can be field upgraded to add IP camera support and (2) it's free (no payment for as many IP cameras as can be added).
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