đź’ˇ CCTV Storage Planning: A Technical Approach to Surveillance Reliability
At ProAct Technology (www.prosys-eg.com), we believe that effective surveillance in Egypt goes beyond just choosing the right cameras—it’s about ensuring reliable, uninterrupted recording.
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5/15/20261 min read
CCTV storage capacity is not a random selection. It must be meticulously calculated based on key technical factors:
đź“ą Number of cameras
🎥 Resolution & Frame Rate (FPS)
đź’ľ Bitrate (H.265/H.264)
⏱️ Recording Mode (Continuous vs. Motion)
đź“… Required Retention Period
Example from our Project Engineering team:
In this example, 16 cameras recording continuously for 30 days require approximately 2.6 TB of storage. Therefore, a minimum recommended storage capacity of 3 TB is selected to allow for system overhead and future expansion.
Accurate storage calculation helps ensure reliable recording, proper retention, and smooth system operation without unexpected storage shortages.
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