Video surveillance

Conceptual IP system. Some roles may be integrated in one device; check the selected model’s limits. The chain does not claim compatibility between products.

1. 01 · Capture

   Camera and lens: define a useful view, mounting and day/night conditions. State indoor/outdoor use and actual exposure.

2. 02 · Connect and power

   Cabling, switch and power: record ports, distances and electrical requirements. An Ethernet switch is not necessarily PoE.

3. 03 · Record

   Recorder or server: check channels, supported streams, required functions and any licences for the exact model.

4. 04 · Retain

   Storage media: plan usable capacity, supported disks and recording mode. A list of drive bays does not guarantee retention or backup.

5. 05 · Review

   Workstation, display and accounts: specify simultaneous views, search and export. Define authorised people and permitted operations.

1. Zones and purpose

   One row per zone, with an expected result and priority. Attach an annotated plan without unnecessary personal data.

2. Installation conditions

   Height, mounting surface, maintenance access, humidity and exposure. Confirm protection ratings in the model documentation.

3. Light and critical periods

   Describe difficult times and existing lighting. Plan a check when the scene is most challenging.

4. Network and power

   Count ports and links. For PoE, check compatibility, per-port power and total budget against documented maximum demands, not just typical consumption.

5. Recording and retention

   Define schedules, streams and justified retention. Bitrates vary with scene and settings; storage estimates require explicit assumptions followed by validation.

6. Operation

   Specify users, permissions, stations, any remote access, export and recovery. Identify who holds configuration and administrator access.

7. Inventory and equipment list

   List retained hardware, new equipment and options separately. Include mounting, cables, connectors, storage and verified licences; attach exact references.

For a project in Morocco, consult CNDP video-surveillance information and have the requirements for your situation determined. Do not choose retention simply because a disk has ample space. This page is neither legal advice nor authorisation to record.

Analytics, mobile access or third-party integration cannot be inferred from “IP”. Keep the exact model, software version and tested function. The ONVIF registry helps verify declared conformance; it does not replace testing your actual combination.