Recording schedules, both continuous and motion-only recording require a constant stream from the camera while on schedule. In addition to continuous and motion-only recording, recording can be configured to occur on an event – either on a camera input status change, or via a task triggered by some other event in the system.

When calculating bandwidth usage, consider the time of day when the maximum number of cameras will have an active recording schedule, and also assume that many or all of your event recordings are active, to consider the worst case scenario.

With these things in mind, use the Recording Bandwidth Calculator to estimate how much bandwidth your DETEXI NVR System will need to operate as you intend.