Hardware Recommendation for a small system, 2-4 Cameras
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:35 am
Hello!
I am in the process of setting up 2-4 Cameras to monitor a house.
The cameras will have 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080, with something between 5-10 fps, depending on storagespace / required performance.
I'll start with 2 cameras, up to two will be added as/if needed.
I read a lot about Servers with Xeon processors, would I really need that kind of machine for such a small setup?
I would have gone for something small, like one of those small Zotac miniPCs, or an Intel NUC.
Is that possible?
With how much RAM and what kind of Processor ( ARM,celeron, i3, i5, i7, ...) could I get away with?
I am still planning, and will first be installing Zoneminder on my Laptop to try it out on the weekend with a small Foscam Camera.
In parallel I want to gather useful information, so that I can estimate the scope and cost of the project.
Thank you in advance!
Martin
I am in the process of setting up 2-4 Cameras to monitor a house.
The cameras will have 1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080, with something between 5-10 fps, depending on storagespace / required performance.
I'll start with 2 cameras, up to two will be added as/if needed.
I read a lot about Servers with Xeon processors, would I really need that kind of machine for such a small setup?
I would have gone for something small, like one of those small Zotac miniPCs, or an Intel NUC.
Is that possible?
With how much RAM and what kind of Processor ( ARM,celeron, i3, i5, i7, ...) could I get away with?
I am still planning, and will first be installing Zoneminder on my Laptop to try it out on the weekend with a small Foscam Camera.
In parallel I want to gather useful information, so that I can estimate the scope and cost of the project.
Thank you in advance!
Martin