Case Study
Hikvision NVR Takeover -- 24 Cameras, One Platform, No Starting Over
American Made Furniture Products Inc
Security Cameras · Structured Cabling
American Made Furniture Products had a Hikvision camera system with a failing NVR and no reliable way to access footage. PAX Security migrated all existing cameras to a new custom-built DW Spectrum server, added six new cameras to close coverage gaps, and brought the full 24-camera system onto a single unified platform.
24
Cameras on One Platform
19
Existing Cameras Migrated
8TB
On-Site Recording Storage
6
New Cameras Added
The Challenge
What We Were Brought In To Solve
The warehouse had Hikvision cameras already in place but the NVR was unreliable -- footage was difficult to access, the system had no remote viewing capability, and the owner had no confidence the recordings were actually there when needed. Rather than rip out working cameras and start over, they needed someone who could take over the existing infrastructure, replace the recording server, and fill the gaps without wasting what was already installed.
The PAX Solution
How We Delivered
We built a custom rackmount NVR running DW Spectrum on Linux with 8TB of storage -- designed to take over the existing Hikvision cameras without replacing them. DW Spectrum is ONVIF-compatible and handles mixed-brand camera environments cleanly, so all 19 existing cameras migrated to the new server without re-cabling. We then added six new cameras to cover the areas the original system had missed: a Digital Watchdog 9MP 360-degree camera at the exterior covering the full front of the property, two Hikvision 8MP ColorVu panoramic turrets for the interior warehouse floor, a 4MP Provision turret dome, a 2MP UNV bullet with motorized zoom for the loading area, and a 2MP Samsung indoor dome at reception. A new TP-Link 16-port PoE switch and CAT5e patch panel handled the added network load. All 24 cameras now record to one server with remote access and a unified management interface.
Our Process
A Clear Process From First Call to Final Handover
We make security upgrades simple with fast communication, clean installations, and systems that work the right way from day one.
Discovery Call
We learn about your building, goals, pain points, and timeline.
Site Walk & System Design
We assess doors, wiring, entry points, and layout to recommend the right solution.
Proposal & Scope Review
Clear pricing, clear scope, and options that fit your property and budget.
Professional Installation
Clean cabling, coordinated scheduling, minimal disruption, tested equipment.
Training & Ongoing Support
We train your team and stay available through our PAXCare service plans.
The Results
Key Outcomes
- 19 existing Hikvision cameras migrated to new DW Spectrum NVR -- no re-cabling required
- 6 new cameras added to close exterior, warehouse floor, and loading area gaps
- 24-camera system unified on a single DW Spectrum platform with remote access
- Custom-built rackmount NVR with 8TB storage replacing an unreliable consumer-grade recorder
- New TP-Link 16-port PoE switch and CAT5e patch panel for clean network infrastructure
- Full install and migration completed in a single visit with zero camera downtime
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