Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

[looney2ns]

It seems to work however (And I feel stupid asking this) but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to playback recorded footage. I have tried everything that I can think of... it was already set to continuous record (by default) and I see a solid green line for the camera per the times. When I try to click play or choose a specific time to start the playback nothing happens.

Any ideas?

Look on page 190: https://ipcamtalk.com/attachments/dhi-nv_user_manual_20160822-pdf.15583/

 

[Chase]

Look on page 190: https://ipcamtalk.com/attachments/dhi-nv_user_manual_20160822-pdf.15583/

Ok apparently I can only view recorded footage from the NVR itself. I was trying to view from a desktop via the web service page. That was confusing the hell out of me why I couldn't view recorded footage.

 

[nayr]

use SmartPSS, you can playback with WebUI its just clunky and not intuitive.

 

[Chase]

Do you guys use the Auto Reboot feature? By default mine is set for every Tuesday. What kind of setting changes should I be doing? Resolution rates, etc.

 

[nayr]

auto-maintain is one of the first things I disable on every camera

 

[Chase]

Is Auto Maintain (Auto Reboot) found under Settings a reboot of the NVR or the Camera?

Also why do you disable that feature?

 

[nayr]

yes, and Murphy is an asshole and chances are someone will steal ur shit on a Tuesday at 2am.. its not needed and might only be useful for a remote system with nobody to power cycle devices that lockup.

All my dahua's have a watchdog timer; if the software locks up.. it'll auto-reboot on its own..

 

[Redemption]

Nayr,

My question is regarding the install on separate POI switch. This may be a dumb question, how much bandwidth is used per 2mb camera? Second question, on what port of the DVR do you connect the cable that comes from the switch. Is it on the regular ethernet port that traditionally goes from DVR to Switch? Last but not least, will the one 1 gig port be enough to record say all 16 cameras at the same time "if that was to happen?".


Thanks

 

[nayr]

6-8Mbps per camera, 10Mbps tops w/all streams firing off at highest quality.. GigE will be more than adequate (320Mbps limit of NVR), you'll use the GigE LAN port on the NVR

 

[Redemption]

Thank you for the prompt reply. I have a POE switch, so this setup will be perfect for me. Contacted @EMPIRETECANDY to quote me on a full system;

I am interested in purchasing 6

IPC-HDW5231R-Z

I am interested in purchasing 4

IPC-HDW4231EM-AS

I am interested in purchasing 1

NVR 5216-16P-4KS2

I am interested in purchasing 1

SD59225U-HNI

Last but not Least 1

Dahua NVR 5216-16P-4KS2


Do you know if the NVR is available without the POE, just wondering if the savings would be worth getting without the POE.

 

[nayr]

yes its available w/out PoE, the model # will be NVR5216-4KS2 (without the -16p)

 

[cryptelli]

Do you know if the NVR is available without the POE, just wondering if the savings would be worth getting without the POE.

Yes NVR5216-16-4KS2 <- No PoE. It will give you more flexibility in the future and you will be able to access the cameras web interface directly if you use an external PoE switch.

EDIT: @nayr beat me to it .

 

[Redemption]

Excellent, that might be the one I need then.

I already have a VLAN set up for the project lol

Amazon.com: Ubiquiti EdgeSwitch ES-48-500W Managed PoE, Gigabit Switch with SFP,Power Method 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz, Universal Input: Computers & Accessories

 

[DarkHelmet]

What is the power output per port and overall max of the 16p model? Can't seem to find the info in specs.

I know most recommend getting a separate switch, but I'm trying to budget all options.

Thanks!

 

[nayr]

Its PoE+ and IEEE 802.3at, offers 25.50 W per port minimum.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Its PoE+ and IEEE 802.3at, offers 25.50 W per port minimum.

@nayr do you know any good way to make the recording on cloud for dahua NVR?

 

[nayr]

nope, its typically not advised.

 

[DavidDavid]

What about exporting just the IVS/motion events to the cloud (or somewhere else)?

 

[nayr]

install a SD card in your cameras and there's your somewhere else..

 

[DavidDavid]

At a cost of another $20/camera thou...