Or wouldn't the potency of a Milestone computer which is kind of powerful exceed the performance of most NVRs?
Also, [if] the camera isn't directly supported by Milestone Systems, but another virtually identical one is, can you "lie" as to the model number and potentially get the same results? Or do you just set it up as ONVIF ?
Lastly, if I like the Free version, but want the features of the professional version, what would the prices be for licensing?
• Pro CPU License - $500 ea
• Pro IPC License - $99 ea ? $149 ?
• Does it vary based on the type of camera...? I.e., PTZ, Fisheye, etc?
• Does an iSCSI device constitute a device you pay for?
• Does a dewarping device for my Bosch require ala carte payment?
• Fail over server?
• Do the licenses last indefinitely? Are they transferrable?
• Does the server price reiterate each time you update?
• Do you purchase the Bosch fisheye plugin?
• Facial recognition app of known people; know how much?
• Is there a quantity of free cameras with for anything other than the free model?
What happens if my camera isn't listed? I have multicultural camera network. :-)
Bosch - NIN-70122-F0A FLEXIDOME 7000 MP 4K
Uniview - IPC6258SR-X22P 4K UHD IR PTZ
Hanwha - PND-9080R
Hanwha - SNB-9000
Generic - 5MP Sony IMX 178 ONVIF 20x zoom PT
Dahua - NVR 16ch 4k 5000 series (so so -- way better with SSD)
Thanks!
I think I'm going to really like the 9080R, but, as you know with domes, there's only one axis that really lets you control the angle - and thus I need to cut a shim to manage the downward angle. I [suspect] I'm going to LOVE this camera. The image that I've been able to see with just experimenting holding it is that it's awesome; fast coding (minimal lag) and very sharp image.
The Bosch is amazing. Maybe this is just how I'd feel about any 4k fisheye, but really, just awesome. I only wish it were H.265.
The Uniview, though it's kinda overkill for my purpose, is awesome. It is SO sharp, beautiful, just a spectacular image.
The SNB-9000, though an older model, lacking H.264 AND IR, has such good low light performance and such good imaging that it looks like a modern feature.
The 5MP PTZ has a great cost:performance ratio and is perfect for it's job. Again, I do wish it were H.265!
Lastly, the NVR, which is a pain. I don't know if it's a dialog issue between the SNB-9000, corrupt data, Smart PSS or bad luck, but I cannot export an event with a creepy dude whom I want to provide to LAPD as I believe SWAT arrested him and his cohort a day before he came in to scope my shop out again. Last ditch effort is going to be an attempt to use the manual search mode and export from the NVR this evening.
The 5000 doesn't do RAID, is a bit underwhelming. Maybe I just don't know how "good" I have it, because you never appreciate what you had until you use something different. Hopefully, this will not be my experience.
I believe I want my SINGLE server... IF that's possible for 11 or less cameras - run off 3 NVMe, 1TB Evo in a JBOD or mapped cameras-to-drive as someone mentioned, and then use spinning drives that are mirrored to back up the NVMe drives. I'll consult my networking/server tech and see if this is the best approach prior to backing it up on iSCSI.
I don't think I want to reduce the frame rate nor resolution...I'd rather just have it over-write it once sufficient time has elapsed; I intend to have enough space on my iSCSI system to have perhaps 2 months to decide I want to save something.