diff --git a/buyers-guide/servers.md b/buyers-guide/servers.md index 57cb481..194e66e 100644 --- a/buyers-guide/servers.md +++ b/buyers-guide/servers.md @@ -109,4 +109,8 @@ Macs can be quite picky about USB drive bays and may disconnect them randomly. U ## Network Attached Storage -Storing video on a NAS is a reasonable option if one is available, however timelapse scrubbing may suffer from poor performance over the network. +::: tip +Using [Cluster Mode](/maintenance/cluster.md) is recommended when storing Recordings on a NAS. +::: + +Storing video on a NAS is a reasonable option if one is available, however timelapse scrubbing may suffer from poor performance over the network. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/maintenance/cluster.md b/maintenance/cluster.md index e151446..d5f2d12 100644 --- a/maintenance/cluster.md +++ b/maintenance/cluster.md @@ -2,11 +2,9 @@ `Cluster Mode` enables distributed computing. Plugin, detection, decode, and encode will automatically be assigned to the best suitable machine in a cluster. -::: tip -Scrypted NVR users recording to NAS storage are encouraged to use `Cluster Mode` instead, for recording reliability. The `server` should be migrated to the NAS and the current server would migrate to `client` mode to handle detections and transcoding. -::: + -A machine can operate in either `server` or `client` mode. There can only be one `server` machine but there may be multiple `client` machines. The `server` machine will ingest the camera streams, while `client` machines will perform detection. Machines in a cluster can be a mix of operating systems and architectures. For example, you can use a NAS saving video Unraid (`server`) with a Mac Mini performing detection (`client`). +A Scrypted installation can operate in either `server` or `client` mode. There can only be one `server` machine but there may be multiple `client` machines. The `server` machine will ingest the camera streams, while `client` machines will perform detection. Machines in a cluster can be a mix of operating systems and architectures. For example, you can use a NAS saving video Unraid (`server`) with a Mac Mini performing detection (`client`). ## Cluster Server Setup diff --git a/scrypted-nvr/parts/nas-tip.md b/scrypted-nvr/parts/nas-tip.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8e6a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/scrypted-nvr/parts/nas-tip.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +::: tip +Scrypted NVR users recording to NAS storage are encouraged to use [Cluster Mode](/maintenance/cluster.md) instead for optimal reliability and performance. The `server` should be migrated to the NAS and the current server would migrate to `client` mode to handle detections and transcoding. +::: diff --git a/scrypted-nvr/recording-storage.md b/scrypted-nvr/recording-storage.md index 4b5bfe0..9719aed 100644 --- a/scrypted-nvr/recording-storage.md +++ b/scrypted-nvr/recording-storage.md @@ -3,15 +3,12 @@ Scrypted NVR requires a disk that can store at least 3 days of video for the cameras in the system. The storage requirement will vary based on the camera count and camera resolution. The following table provides a rough estimate for one week retention with a given number of cameras. ::: warning -All storage disks must be 1TB minimum in size. +* All storage disks must be 1TB minimum in size. +* Scrypted NVR will not work with filesystem quota features. Use a separate filesystem partition to restrict how much space is available. ::: ::: warning -When the storage device is a NAS Share, ensure that the NAS `Recycle Bin` feature is disabled, or the old recordings can not be properly deleted by Scrypted NVR and the disk will fill up. -::: - -::: warning -Scrypted NVR will not work with filesystem quota features. Use a separate filesystem partition to restrict how much space is available. +NAS storage should also refer to the [NAS notes](#nas). ::: | Resolution | 4 Cameras | 6 Cameras | 10 Cameras | 16 Cameras | @@ -21,7 +18,7 @@ Scrypted NVR will not work with filesystem quota features. Use a separate filesy | 4K | 2.4TB | 3.6TB | 6TB | 9.6TB | -## Storage Setup +## Host Setup To configure storage, select the server installation platform below: @@ -55,3 +52,12 @@ RAID disks can be assigned to Recording Storage as a storage directory for serve Scrypted NVR will delete recordings and potentially stop recording if the disk reaches 10% free space or only has 10GB free space remaining. This is to ensure there is sufficient space available for OS updates and optimal filesystem performance (defragmentation/reallocation). Disk performance decreases as the utilization approaches 90%. The system may become unresponsive if disk is filled completely, potentially by other programs writing to the disk. For best performance, provide an entire disk or partition to Scrypted NVR. Volumes that share disk space other is not recommended as it may cause issues with recording retention periods. + +## NAS + + + +::: warning +* When the storage device is a NAS Share, ensure that the NAS `Recycle Bin` feature is disabled, or the old recordings can not be properly deleted by Scrypted NVR and the disk will fill up. +* Storing video on a NAS is a reasonable option if one is available, however timelapse scrubbing may suffer from poor performance over the network. +::: \ No newline at end of file