Case Study - Questions
Hi Ben; I like the warehouse case study page you posted, you should do more examples. If I'm reading that phase-2 correctly, is that 26 IP cameras on a single quad-core Mac Mini? I see the 8 frames/second. I'm guessing a 32-camera license, I must be behind; i thought the max had been a lower number.
Is the mac mini working as an FTP server, with the image processing handled on-board the cameras? Is the Drobo connected via Ethernet or one of the other interface types? Thanks,
Chip
socal
Is the mac mini working as an FTP server, with the image processing handled on-board the cameras? Is the Drobo connected via Ethernet or one of the other interface types? Thanks,
Chip
socal
Comments
Yes, that is the Mac Mini processor specs for this installation. However, we are running on an unlimited license. At the time we needed more than a 16 camera license, Ben Software was not yet offering the 32 camera license. So we upgraded directly to unlimited. Incidentally, the ability to upgrade a SecuritySpy license for the difference in cost between the two license levels has proven very popular with clients.
Often it is not known exactly how a video security project will grow when it starts. We've found that as clients see what video security can do for them, they often want to expand their capabilities beyond their initial desire. The ability to upgrade everything (hardware, storage, and license level) incrementally as needed enables them to both "get in the game" and grow without an overwhelming initial cost outlay as future requirements dictate.
The Mac Mini is not working as an FTP server. The Drobo is connected directly to it via FireWire 800.
Processing is done in-camera to help reduce both load on the Mac Mini and LAN bandwidth requirements.
Peter