ReadyNAS 628X and Video Surveillance

[XrayDoc88]

I have a ReadyNAS 628X on order.  One of the uses I have planned is to record video surveillance using PoE cameras.  I already own a PoE switch.

1. Is the Miles Arcus software included with the NAS?

2. Would you recommend using the Miles Arcus software?

3. Do you install that software on the NAS or on a network computer?

4. Will the software work with any brand of PoE camera?

5. Are there charges for the software or for the number of cameras you use?

6. Are the charges recurring or one time?

7. Can you set the cameras to only record when motion is detected or do they have to record continuously?

Thanks.  I'm obviously very new to the whole NAS world.

[Marc_V · Accepted solution]

Hi @XrayDoc88

First of Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS supports all ONVIF cameras and they have a list of compatible cameras here.

To answer your questions about Milestone Arcus + ReadyNAS:

1. Is the Miles Arcus software included with the NAS?
Yes, Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS comes installed on the NAS there is also a mobile app for anywhere viewing.

2. Would you recommend using the Miles Arcus software?
Milestone Arcus combined with ReadyNAS has chock-full of features an you may want to check it here.

3. Do you install that software on the NAS or on a network computer?

It is installed on the NAS.

4. Will the software work with any brand of PoE camera?
As mentioned, a full list of compatible cameras is available at Milestone Arcus site.

5. Are there charges for the software or for the number of cameras you use?
Milestone Arcus is a licensed application. We will need to obtain and activate a sufficient number of licenses before adding the cameras. Milestone Arcus for ReadyNAS comes with two trial licenses valid for 60 days after the trial period you will have to purchase licenses for your cameras to be added.

6. Are the charges recurring or one time?
Licenses are sold in 1, 4, and eight units and are suitable for five years and is available on NETGEAR Authorized resellers/distributors.

7. Can you set the cameras to only record when motion is detected or do they have to record continuously?
You can record when motion is detected. You can even set the area and sensitivity.

To know more about the Application, you can go here or check the manual here.

Regards

[Marc_V · Accepted solution]

Hi @XrayDoc88

First of Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS supports all ONVIF cameras and they have a list of compatible cameras here.

To answer your questions about Milestone Arcus + ReadyNAS:

1. Is the Miles Arcus software included with the NAS?
Yes, Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS comes installed on the NAS there is also a mobile app for anywhere viewing.

2. Would you recommend using the Miles Arcus software?
Milestone Arcus combined with ReadyNAS has chock-full of features an you may want to check it here.

3. Do you install that software on the NAS or on a network computer?

It is installed on the NAS.

4. Will the software work with any brand of PoE camera?
As mentioned, a full list of compatible cameras is available at Milestone Arcus site.

5. Are there charges for the software or for the number of cameras you use?
Milestone Arcus is a licensed application. We will need to obtain and activate a sufficient number of licenses before adding the cameras. Milestone Arcus for ReadyNAS comes with two trial licenses valid for 60 days after the trial period you will have to purchase licenses for your cameras to be added.

6. Are the charges recurring or one time?
Licenses are sold in 1, 4, and eight units and are suitable for five years and is available on NETGEAR Authorized resellers/distributors.

7. Can you set the cameras to only record when motion is detected or do they have to record continuously?
You can record when motion is detected. You can even set the area and sensitivity.

To know more about the Application, you can go here or check the manual here.

Regards