Hanwha WRR-P-S204L-128TB 2U Rackmount NVR Recording Server

The Hanwha WRR-P-S204L-128TB is a 2U rackmount recording server built for facilities running dozens of high-resolution camera streams around the clock. With 128TB of raw storage (101TB usable), a 470 Mbps recording throughput ceiling, and 4 bundled Professional licenses, this platform is sized for mid-to-large deployments where a desktop NVR runs out of headroom. It's not a small-office box — it's rack infrastructure for a server room or telecom closet, and the spec sheet reflects that: Xeon-class processing, redundant power, and enterprise RAID.

Overview

This server pairs a 12-bay 3.5" chassis with an Intel Xeon 4410Y processor and 16GB of RAM, running Ubuntu 22.04 as the base OS. That combination targets facilities consolidating many camera streams onto centralized recording infrastructure rather than distributing NVRs across buildings. The WRR-P-S204L-128TB ships configured with 128TB raw across its bays, expandable to 240TB raw (200TB usable) as retention needs grow — a real consideration if your compliance policy pushes past 90 days.

Key Features

• 128TB raw / 101TB usable storage: with RAID overhead already factored into the usable figure, you can plan retention math against real numbers instead of guessing how much RAID 5/6 parity will eat into capacity.
• 470 Mbps recording throughput: this is the number that actually caps how many high-bitrate 4K or multi-sensor streams you can push to this box simultaneously — size your camera count against this ceiling before committing to a channel plan.
• 12 x 3.5" HDD bays with RAID 0/1/5/6: RAID 5/6 buys you drive-failure tolerance on a box holding six-figures worth of recorded evidence — worth the usable-capacity tradeoff on anything beyond a throwaway archive tier.
• Dual 480GB SSD OS drives in RAID 1: the operating system and application layer live separately from recording storage and are mirrored, so a single OS drive failure doesn't take the recorder offline.
• 8GB NV cache: non-volatile write cache absorbs burst write I/O from simultaneous multi-camera recording, reducing the odds of dropped frames during peak motion-triggered activity.
• Intel Xeon 4410Y processor: server-class CPU headroom for concurrent recording, playback, and analytics processing without the platform choking when an operator pulls up live view during a recording load spike.
• Redundant 800W power supply: if one PSU fails, the second keeps the server running — critical for a box that's supposed to be recording continuously, not going dark because of a single component failure.
• 4 x 1GbE NICs: separate network interfaces let you segment camera traffic from client/viewing traffic, or configure link aggregation for added throughput headroom.
• 4 Professional licenses included: licensing for four channels ships with the unit out of the box, with the platform scaling well beyond that as your camera count grows.
• mDP and VGA outputs: flexibility for connecting to modern DisplayPort monitors or legacy VGA displays in an existing control room without adapters.

Integration & Compatibility

Running Ubuntu 22.04 as its base OS, the WRR-P-S204L-128TB fits into IT environments already standardized on Linux server management practices rather than a closed embedded NVR firmware. This makes it a fit for network architects who want visibility into the underlying OS for patching and monitoring cadences already applied to other rack infrastructure. Before specifying this server, confirm channel count and expected per-camera bitrate against the 470 Mbps throughput ceiling — a wall of 4K multi-sensor cameras will consume that budget faster than a mixed-resolution deployment. Pair it with a rack-mounted PoE switch sized to your camera count, and review a storage and retention planning guide before finalizing the 128TB vs. 240TB capacity decision. This server sits within the broader Hanwha surveillance line alongside its camera and licensing ecosystem, and belongs in the network video recorders category for buyers comparing rackmount NVR platforms.

What's in the Box

• 1x Hanwha WRR-P-S204L-128TB 2U server chassis
• 1x Keyboard
• 1x Mouse
• 1x Rail kit

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much storage does the WRR-P-S204L-128TB ship with?

A: It ships with 128TB raw storage (101TB usable), expandable up to 240TB raw (200TB usable) across its 12 x 3.5" bays.

Q: What's the recording throughput limit on this server?

A: The WRR-P-S204L-128TB is rated for 470 Mbps total recording throughput — size your camera count and bitrate against this ceiling.

Q: How many camera licenses are included?

A: The unit includes 4 Professional licenses out of the box.

Q: What operating system does the WRR-P-S204L-128TB run?

A: It runs Ubuntu 22.04, with dual 480GB SSDs in RAID 1 dedicated to the OS.

Q: Does the server have redundant power?

A: Yes, it includes a redundant 800W power supply so a single PSU failure won't take the recorder offline.

Q: What RAID levels does the WRR-P-S204L-128TB support?

A: RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 are supported across the 12-bay array.

James Everett

The WRR-P-S204L-128TB crosses my desk most often when a client's existing NVR has run out of bays. The 470 Mbps recording throughput and 12 x 3.5" bay count tell you exactly what kind of job this is built for: consolidated recording for a mid-size camera count, not a branch office with six cameras.

Technical Highlights:

• Xeon 4410Y + 16GB RAM: server-grade processing headroom keeps live view and playback responsive even while all channels are actively recording — I've seen embedded NVRs choke here, this platform doesn't.
• 8GB NV cache: non-volatile write buffering smooths out I/O bursts when multiple cameras trigger motion recording simultaneously, which is where cheaper NVRs start dropping frames.
• Redundant 800W PSU: a failed power supply is one of the more common hardware failures I see in the field — this unit keeps recording through it instead of going dark.

Deployment Considerations:

• Map your camera count and per-stream bitrate against the 470 Mbps throughput cap before finalizing channel count — this is the number that will bite you if you oversubscribe the server.
• Only 4 Professional licenses ship in the box; budget for additional licensing if your channel count exceeds that from day one.

I'd spec the WRR-P-S204L-128TB for a mid-size distribution center or multi-building campus consolidating recording onto one rack-mounted server, where the 128TB-to-240TB growth path covers a multi-year retention roadmap without a forklift upgrade.