QNAP Combines NAS with IP Video to Create an Instant Video Surveillance System - A Better Look at the NVR-1012 (
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Billed as an instant surveillance system, the NVR-1012
consists of a QNAP storage server, a pair of wireless MPEG-4 network IP cameras
and QNAP’s surveillance management software. As packaged, the system uses wired
connections, but installers can incorporate a wireless access point or router
to deploy the IP cameras wirelessly.
One of the most impressive capabilities of the
system is the ease of setup. The initial setup can be accomplished in six
simple steps that consist of basically plugging everything in and running a
wizard application to handle the basic programming of the system. But don’t let
the easy setup fool you—the product is chock full of features that make it a
good solution for most any surveillance situation.
Solution providers will find that the system can
be set up to record based upon schedules, events, motion detection or other
triggers. That recording can be stored as streamed video or in time lapse
format. The included cameras offer resolutions ranging from 320 by 240 to 640
by 480 and support frame rates as high as 40 fps.
The included cameras also sport a very interesting
feature—infrared for recording at night. Each camera has six infrared LEDs that
are used to illuminate subjects at night, and the cameras can switch from day
to night mode automatically. A 3x digital zoom rounds out the capabilities of
the cameras.
The server portion of the kit is basically an
intelligent NAS unit that features a Web portal for access. All setup is done
via a browser-based interface, and storage can be added via the unit’s USB
and eSATA ports. Solution providers can bundle in as much as 2TB of storage via
the expansion ports and can even offer removable storage for archival purposes.
The system features a nifty monitoring application
that is run via Internet Explorer. Users can view in real time a grid of the
cameras (as many as four at a time) on a single screen and can even use two-way
audio to interact with those on the other side of the camera—an ideal feature
for those who want to combine the system with a locked door that can be
“buzzed” open, such as in a shipping department or delivery bay. The NVR-1012
retails for $999, and interested solution providers should contact QNAP
directly for information on partner opportunities and current distributors.
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