Local storage cluster
Own the footage, not another monthly bill
Local storage is an architecture, not a checkbox. These guides compare where footage lives, what happens during outages, how long storage lasts and how much vendor lock-in you accept.
Local storage
microSD vs NVR
Compare cost, retention, theft risk and multi-camera scaling.
Local storage
Cameras that work without internet
What keeps recording when broadband disappears.
Local storage
Recording during internet outages
Separate local recording from remote access.
Local storage
NVR vs NAS
Dedicated surveillance recorder or general-purpose storage?
Local storage
RTSP vs ONVIF
Understand open streaming and interoperability.
Local storage
How long does 128GB last?
Estimate retention from bitrate and recording mode.
Local storage
Storage calculator
Size storage from bitrate, cameras and retention days.
Decision rule: one or two cameras often favor microSD or a small hub. Permanent multi-camera systems usually favor an NVR. A NAS makes sense when you already run one and have verified camera compatibility.