ethernet switches

Hello everyone: I have a rather dated system It's samsung POE, uses ethernet wires for each camera. I have 5/8 connected. My 1T hard drive apparently ran out of space. I did get it to format but it now says "no hdd installed." I have actually got it to recognize the seagate hard drive since...

Hey folks, just a general question on Ethernet switches. I've run a total of 32 cameras both internally and externally at my house. Up to now, I've made sure that when I extend my network runs (particularly outdoors), that I use Gigabit POE+ switches. I will typically install them mounted...