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bertmaster
Aspirant
Jan 11, 2018

ReadyNas 3138 as both a DLNA server and surveillance NVR

Hey there.  I'm planning on using a RN3138 as a DLNA server for a new home installation.  They will also be installing about 4 or 5 network surveillance cameras.    Is is possible to use a single r...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 11, 2018

I think you can get away with one NAS, perhaps with a separate volume for surveillance.

 

Are the cameras recording 24x7, or are they only recording when they detect motion (or other activity)?

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    bertmaster
    Aspirant
    Jan 11, 2018

    Thanks!  Most likely I'll set the cameras up to record on motion.

     

     

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      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 12, 2018
      bertmaster wrote:

      Most likely I'll set the cameras up to record on motion.  

      In that case there should be no problem with performance, even if they share the same data volume.

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        bertmaster
        Aspirant
        Jan 12, 2018

        Thank you for the info.  I've used this NAS before, but just as a file server.  Works great.  

         

        However, I wasn't sure about running multiple apps.

         

        Thanks again for the quick responses :)

         

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