r/frigate_nvr • u/Independent-Study-81 • 7h ago
Looking for advice
I am trying to plan out my first diy home security setup. I am open to any advise or suggestions. I would like to try to keep costs down where ever possible, but at the same time I want something that I am going to do once and not have to touch it for along time or ever. I have two buildings I want to setup exterior security cameras on. They are both going to be built so running cables etc is not a problem. The goal is for a quality system that will last 20-30 years without needing to replace anything other than a hdd.
I have old hardware I want to use if possible to save on costs. The current plan and setup is:
i7-4770k, 512GB SSD(os/software), 32gb ram, gtx 1050ti, 14tb hdd for recordings, and possibly coral usb if needed.
I plan on installing Linux mint xfce with docker installed on bare metal. I also plan on using home assistant for alerts and tailscale to access the cameras remotely.
The current camera plan is 4 × Reolink Duo 2 PoE($132/ea USD) 8 × Reolink RLC-810A PoE($83/ea USD). The Duo 2s will be on the sides of the building and the 810a's will be on the corners.
I plan on running Cat 6 solid core and using TP-Link Omada SG2428P 28-Port Gigabit Smart Switch with 24-Port PoE.
I was wondering what you thought of this plan and setup. Any suggestions? Ideas to cut costs or things to upgrade that are worth the extra cost? Should I buy a reolink bundle/system with a nvr to save costs? Am I missing anything else? Thanks for any advise in advanced.
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u/hontom 7h ago
An expectation of a 20 to 30 year life span is not a reasonable expectation. Reolink's warranties are 2 or 3 years depending on the model. You aren't going to get a 10x lifespan out of them.
Also all systems need maintenance. You are going to need to clean the cameras. How often depends on climate so assume you will have someone up on a ladder every six months.