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    MBR or GPT for 8TB? Clip storage and archiving config?

    In the past week I've been able to start setting up my system. Today I installed a WD 8TB Purple hard drive into the computer. When I initialized the drive in Windows 10 Professional, it asked if I wanted to set the partition table to MBR or GPT. Am I correct in assuming GPT is the way to go...
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    Blue Iris only refreshing video once every five seconds...

    Holy smokes! I missed this one during my setup last week...
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    Blue Iris only refreshing video once every five seconds...

    My Blue Iris video feed only refreshes every five seconds even though the camera is outputting 15 fps. Both the Hikvision feed in its management interface and recordings in Blue Iris are playing correctly, just not the live feed into Blue Iris. I have tried various settings, both in BI camera...
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    Buying Hikvision off of Amazon?

    Thanks so much for the input, everyone! I just purchased four Hikvision cams from NetView via Amazon: two similar turret models with different lenses (2.8mm and 4mm), and two identical bullet cams. This will give me a starting point, at least, to find out what works, what doesn't, and what I...
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    What user account type does Blue Iris need to run under? (and a few oither setup q's)

    Re: What user account type does Blue Iris need to run under? (and a few oither setup Nobody? I would prefer to install BI on a standard user account, but not if it will cause problems.
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    Buying Hikvision off of Amazon?

    Excellent! Do they typically have problems with things remaining in stock? The only camera I'm looking at...there is only one available in stock...and that's after days of noting "item will be in stock on x date."
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    Buying Hikvision off of Amazon?

    Oh wow, thank you so much! The only problem now is that I am faced with even more choices, as there are literally dozens of cameras to choose from. Are you familiar with them, and if so, could you help recommend one? I am not even sure which models match up to the Hikvision cameras. I am tempted...
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    Use Blueiris Client for internal LAN viewing

    At least that was my understanding. Now I am confused. Should I put my cameras and BI computer on the same network as the rest of the office?
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    Use Blueiris Client for internal LAN viewing

    That requires that both the cameras and the computer be on the same network / vlan / subnet / whatever it is. Is this not to be avoided for security and bandwidth reasons?
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    Buying Hikvision off of Amazon?

    Ah, okay! So it's not that there's a problem as-is, but rather that the firmware cannot be updated? Here's a seller on eBay that is offering 3MP units for only $75...
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    Buying Hikvision off of Amazon?

    To slowly work my way into building a Blue Iris system that will ultimately have more than a dozen cameras, I would like to get started by purchasing a small number of cams. Is there anything wrong with purchasing Hikvision off of Amazon? The following camera, DS-2CD2042WD-I, appeals to me, both...
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    What user account type does Blue Iris need to run under? (and a few oither setup q's)

    Just received my Optiplex 7040 and am in the process of configuring it for Blue Iris. Does Blue Iris require an Administrator account, or can I set it up under a Standard user account? Note that I am using Windows 10 Professional. Also wondering...should I omit antivirus from this machine? It...
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    Use Blueiris Client for internal LAN viewing

    Fascinating! Is this a better solution than using Remote Desktop, which is built into Windows? I will have a system up and running in about a week, and I am facing a similar situation by which I will need to view the cams locally...in a situation where the BI computer will be in the IT closet.
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    Dahua vs hikvision? Turret, dome, or bullet? Where to purchase?

    Actually, we were originally going to go with a traditional NVR. But the capabilities of Blue Iris resulted in us going that route. We conducted extensive testing with a variety of high-resolution public camera feeds before reaching our decision. At this point we have to purchase cameras and...
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    Dahua vs hikvision? Turret, dome, or bullet? Where to purchase?

    In short, just a couple dozen cameras between $75 and $125 (preferably) used to occasional monitor employees, deter theft in a resale / consignment environment (the entrance / exit hallway is a great choke point, and have a record if someone were to break in at night. To be honest, because this...
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    Dahua vs hikvision? Turret, dome, or bullet? Where to purchase?

    Just now comparing cameras for my forthcoming system. 1) Is there any reason to consider Dahua over Hikvision? Is there any reason to look at other brands? 2) As far as style goes, should I try to exclusively use turret cameras if I intend to employ motion detection, or should I consider...
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    Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD?

    Re: Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD Now that I go to purchase a computer, the options are spend $540 for a system with a hard drive, spend $680 for an SSD system with a dedicated video card (couldn't I just remove it?), or spend $720 for an SSD...
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    Can the cameras connected to BI be on their own LAN coming off of the BI computer?

    Re: Can the cameras connected to BI be on their own LAN coming off of the BI computer After doing some reading, I think I've figured this out. Am I correct in assuming that one network card would be configured as usual (let's say it's 192.168.0.x), and the second one would manually be...
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    Thanks, everyone, for the help! I just purchased a couple of spools of the recommended Cat6 cable along with some connectors. I will be running at least some of this stuff next week. I will pass on this one because it sounds like it tests only one wire at a time, which does not allow for...
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    Hmm...why the need to purchase testing equipment? I've done occasional runs over the course of the year, and other than the first couple times where I didn't quite crimp it right, I've never had a problem What does a tester enable me to do that I can't do already? EDIT now that I see your edit...
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    Just a few more questions: 1) Will these connectors be fine? 2) Will this tool that I've already been using for Cat5e also work for Cat6? 3) Is there any reason to purchase network testing tools / test kit?
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    So...I'm about to order two spools of cable. Because I need colors other than black, I searched Monoprice for "cat6 1000ft," and there are 28 results (see here). Most are 23awg, and some are for outdoor or burial use. The only other spec I see that differs is the MHz rating. Does this matter...
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    Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD?

    Re: Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD Wait...no way! What software is used to image the boot drive to the storage drive? Can it be done "live," i.e. while the computer is running? Is a 128GB boot SSD fine since the video files will be kept on an...
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    Do most people save cam data 24/7 or only when motion sensing works?

    Oh wow! I did not know this. So it's basically the encoding that happens when DTD is off that significantly increases CUP usage?
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    Why should I purchase Cat6 over Cat5e?
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    Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD?

    Re: Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD Also wondering...Should I be looking anywhere other than eBay? The i7-6700 deals on Dell Outlet, with which I am extremely familiar, are not nearly as good as the Dell-authorized eBay deals.
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    Do you have any specific recommendations? Is it reasonable to assume that I won't need to spend more than $100 for a 1,000 ft. spool?
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    Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD?

    Re: Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD That's what I was thinking, but I wanted to see what others think. Thanks!
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    Optiplex i7-7600 w/ internal HDD for storage, or i7-6700T "micro" w/ external HDD?

    For a system running, say, twenty 3MP cams @ 5 FPS (average, may go up or down on both specs for some cams), is there going to be a major difference between running an i7-6700 and an i7-6700T? How about internal vs external HDD for storage? Right now I'm trying to decide between Dell's latest...
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    Ethernet cable recommendations for 150' runs along open warehouse ceiling?

    I am slowly making my way towards setting up a 16 - 20 camera IP-based system, with most cable runs around 50 - 100'. Does it matter what kind of cable I get? Amazon has a few well-rated Cat5e options for only $50 or so for a 1,000' spool. There's no reason to get Cat6, is there? By the same...
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