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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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