I'm installing 3 RLC-510 cameras. They have individual runs to the PoE switch from Planet (Taiwan). I noticed that the cameras go offline once in a while and then come back. The same happens to other PDs connected to the switch.

So its definitely an issue with the switch and I have been in touch with Planet. Even though the specs indicate the switch is compatible with the cameras (802.3af, 48V, active) the supplier says there may be a compatibility issue.

Is anyone successfully using PoE switches from Planet? Any issues with them?

@crimp-on_62210811129 Ok, I've installed the cameras without SD card and the motion events get captured on the FTP server (I'm using Home Assistant). However looking at the bigger picture what you say makes sense. For the sake of <$100 (4 cards) relevant to the importance I'll insta;; the SD cards

@joseph_1979 Ok thanks makes sense. But back to my initial question would it be possible to just have media sent to FTP based on events etc. or is an SD card needed regardless?

I'm planning to centrally store images and videos on an FTP server on the network. I don't have SD cards in my cams at the moment. Do I need SD cards even though I push the media to an FTP server or will it work without? How do I specify the path to the directory of choice on the FTP server?