
Network and Storage Considerations
The VND-970 IP Camera Dome can be connected to any ViconNet version 5.6 network. ViconNet NVRs, DVRs and Workstations can be used
for live viewing and recording of network-streamed video. A network can be as simple as a single camera connected to a ViconNet
Workstation or can be complex with the addition of several networks interconnected via WAN. Refer to the network diagrams on the next page
for sample configurations.
When adding a VND-970 IP Camera Dome to the ViconNet network, the following items must be considered:
• The number of cameras on a switch with respect to switch capabilities and system bandwidth mapping.
• Bandwidth limitations on ports connected to workstations (using 100 or 1000 Mbps).
• Workstation capabilities such as processing speed and disk write speed.
• Storage size and location types including local Workstation recording, attached SCSI RAID and integrated SAN devices.
Refer to the network diagrams on the next page for sample configurations.
The VND-970 offers a variety of configurations that impact on the video quality (resolution/fps) vs bandwidth usage. Maximum frame rate is
selectable, 1-30 fps. There is a choice of Constant Bit Rate or Fixed Quality. Constant bit rate maintains the bandwidth utilization regardless of
the video quality; Fixed quality maintains quality but the bandwidth utilization varies. A range of bit rates are available to choose from; select
from Medium, Standard, Good, Detailed or Excellent for quality. It is suggested that the Constant Bit Rate be selected, since it provides more
exact control over the network; the parameters shown below have been tested and proven to provide the best quality of video.
Table 1: Constant Bit Rate Guidelines (MPEG-4 Mode)
Video Settings Expected Recording Duration
Frame Rate**
Resolution
NTSC PAL
Video
Suggested
Bit Rate (K)
1 day 7 days 30 days
30 25 500 5.4 G 37.8 G 162 G
15 12 250 2.7 G 19 G 81 G
VGA
(640x480@NTSC,
640x576@PAL)
10 8 167 1.8 G 12.6 G 54 G
30 25 250 2.7 G 18.9 G 81 G
15 12 128 1.4 G 9.7 G 41.5 G
10 8 85 0.9 G 6.5 G 27.6 G
Recording Requirement
CIF
(320x240@NTSC,
320x288@PAL)
5 5 43 0.47 G 3.2 G 13.8 G
Model No:
9658-00
SEC: 3
SPEC:
V202
REV: 609
Product Code
VND-970IP
Product Specification
2
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