Hanwha BRB-X32101E-24TB 32-Channel 2U Network Video Recorder

Overview

The Hanwha BRB-X32101E-24TB is a 32-channel 2U network video recorder built around an Intel-based processor and a hardened operating system — the combination that matters most when a recorder sits on a network segment 24/7 with no one watching it directly. With 24TB of raw storage spread across 4 drive bays (up to 16TB per HDD), this recorder targets mid-to-large surveillance deployments where channel count and retention both matter: multi-building sites, warehouses, and campus installs running two to four dozen cameras off a single box. The BRB-X32101E-24TB ships as a rack-mountable 2U chassis, so it fits standard server rack infrastructure alongside switches and other network gear rather than sitting on a shelf.

Key Features

• 32-Channel Capacity: Supports up to 32 simultaneous camera streams from one recorder — consolidates hardware for mid-size sites instead of running multiple smaller NVRs, which simplifies licensing and VMS management overhead.
• 24TB Raw Storage / 4 HDD Bays: 24TB of raw capacity across 4 bays (up to 16TB per drive) gives you room to plan retention math up front — more days of footage per channel before you're forced into aggressive overwrite cycles or an external storage expansion.
• H.264/H.265/MJPEG Codec Support: H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage consumption significantly versus H.264 at equivalent quality — a real factor when you're recording 32 channels continuously and every percentage point of storage savings compounds across the full 24TB pool. MJPEG stays available for compatibility with legacy viewing tools.
• Intel-Based Processor: A dedicated Intel processor handles simultaneous decode across up to 32 streams plus local playback and export, so the system doesn't choke when an operator pulls up multiple live views while background recording continues.
• Hardened Operating System: A hardened OS reduces the attack surface compared to a general-purpose OS build — relevant for recorders that often sit exposed on a network with remote access enabled for monitoring.
• HDMI/DP Output: Dual video output options (HDMI and DisplayPort) mean you can wire the recorder directly to a monitoring wall or a single operator workstation without adapters, and choose whichever port matches your existing display hardware.
• Dual GbE NICs: Two Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces support network redundancy or traffic segregation — split camera traffic from client/viewing traffic, or configure failover so a single NIC fault doesn't take the recorder offline.
• 2U Rack Form Factor: A 2U chassis mounts in standard 19-inch server racks, keeping the recorder in the same physical footprint as your switches and servers instead of consuming separate wall or desk space.

Integration & Compatibility

The BRB-X32101E-24TB (often searched as BRB X32101E 24TB) records H.264, H.265, and MJPEG streams, which covers the codec range used by most current-generation IP cameras. Pair it with Hanwha IP cameras for a matched-codec deployment, or review a storage and retention planning guide before finalizing channel count against the 24TB pool — retention days drop fast once you factor in higher-resolution channels or continuous (not motion-only) recording. For network planning around the dual GbE NICs and PoE camera runs feeding into this recorder, a PoE planning guide is useful during design. Browse the broader network video recorders category to compare channel counts and storage tiers, and check PoE switches sized to the camera count this recorder will support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many cameras can the BRB-X32101E-24TB support?

A: Up to 32 channels simultaneously.

Q: How much storage does the BRB-X32101E-24TB have, and can it be expanded?

A: It ships with 24TB raw across 4 HDD bays, with each bay supporting drives up to 16TB.

Q: What video codecs does the BRB-X32101E-24TB support?

A: H.264, H.265, and MJPEG.

Q: Does the BRB-X32101E-24TB rack-mount?

A: Yes, it's built in a 2U form factor for standard rack installation.

Q: What video outputs does the BRB-X32101E-24TB provide?

A: HDMI and DisplayPort (DP) outputs.

Q: How many network interfaces does the BRB-X32101E-24TB have?

A: Dual Gigabit Ethernet NICs.

Ted Perry

The Hanwha BRB-X32101E-24TB crosses my desk when a client needs to consolidate a 25-30 camera site onto one recorder instead of running two smaller boxes. 32 channels in a single 2U chassis with 24TB raw across 4 bays is the sweet spot for that math.

Technical Highlights:

• 4 HDD bays, 16TB max per drive: You can grow past the stock 24TB configuration by populating with larger drives as they become available — plan your RAID and retention strategy against that 64TB theoretical ceiling, not just the shipped 24TB.
• Dual GbE NICs: Segregating camera-side traffic from client-viewing traffic across the two NICs keeps a saturated live-view session from starving incoming recording streams — worth configuring explicitly rather than leaving both NICs on one subnet.
• H.265 codec support: Across 32 channels recording continuously into a 24TB pool, the bandwidth reduction from H.265 versus H.264 is what keeps your retention window from collapsing to a handful of days.

Deployment Considerations:

• Rack it in the same 2U slot as your PoE switches — the form factor is built for that placement, not a desk or shelf.
• Run the retention math before committing to camera resolutions: 24TB raw across 32 channels divides fast if every camera is set to continuous record at high bitrate. Confirm your per-channel bitrate budget against the storage pool before finalizing the design.

This is the right recorder for a mid-size commercial site — a multi-tenant office building or a distribution warehouse — consolidating 25-32 cameras onto a single rack-mounted platform rather than sprawling across multiple recorders.