I was digging in the closet looking for something and ran across an intact XF551 sans the disk mech, but I have a spare original Mitsumi mech. I also have an old Teac 3.5/5.25 dual mech.
Should I...
A: Restore it to stock in all its beige glory?
B: Build a unique dual mech contraption?
I already have a functioning stock original 5.25" and a 3.5" unit I modded years ago.
No XFs will be harmed in this endeavor either way. 😁
First a bit of background.
My employer is what I would call a "large small business." Individually owned, 13 locations across 3 states, plus a few of the owner's personal locations.
For years we have used Dahua camera systems, both DVR and NVR. About 5 years ago we built a new office and I set up a PC attached to a 70" TV running SmartPSS with a live grid view from all of our locations displayed and saved locally.
The remote storage has saved us from complete footage loss on a few occasions where we had a break-in and they stole the recording unit. At least we had the footage up until the moment they ripped everything out. One time they cut the power to the building before breaking in but the NVR, firewall, and ONT were all on a UPS and locked in a rack bolted to the wall. I got the last laugh on that one...
Anyways, with Dahua now on the naughty list I have been quite befuddled trying to find replacement systems with the same functionality and am looking for recommendations.
I would definitely prefer something that has models for analog DVR and NVR POE systems. If that's not reasonable, we are willing (although definitely not looking forward to) replacing the analog systems with NVR.
I've called numerous dealers of various brands with my list of needs and not a single freaking salesman has returned my calls, which I don't understand really. I mean I'm about to drop thousands on 17 recorders and they act like it's not worth their time.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.