Hanwha WRR-P-S204S-48TB 2U Rackmount NVR

Hanwha WRR-P-S204S-48TB 2U Rackmount Network Video Recorder

The Hanwha WRR-P-S204S-48TB is a professional-grade 2U rackmount network video recorder engineered for enterprise surveillance deployments. Shipped with Wisenet WAVE video management system preloaded and configured, this NVR combines 48TB of raw video-optimized storage with robust on-premise recording and professional VMS capabilities. Purpose-built for security integrators and IT managers deploying mid-to-large scale IP camera systems, it delivers enterprise-class reliability and performance in a compact rackmount form factor.

Key Features

• 12 Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch HDD Bays — Front-facing design enables live drive replacement and expansion without system shutdown, critical for continuous 24/7 surveillance operations
• 48TB Raw Storage Capacity — Video-optimized drives with 29TB usable capacity after RAID 5 formatting for extended retention periods
• 470 Mbps Recording Throughput — Sustained bandwidth supports simultaneous multi-camera streams at full resolution without performance degradation
• Dual 480GB SSD OS Drives with RAID 1 Protection — Internally mounted mirrored SSDs isolate operating system and VMS from storage media failures, ensuring continuous system availability
• Redundant 800W 80 Plus Platinum Power Supplies — N+1 power configuration with high-efficiency certified units minimizes heat output and eliminates single points of failure
• 4 Gigabit Ethernet Network Interfaces — 1GbE RJ45 connectors with optional 10GbE SFP upgrade path; IPMI management port enables out-of-band administration
• 4 Professional WAVE Licenses Included — Ready-to-deploy VMS software for multi-user access and advanced video analytics

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
• Recording Capacity: 48TB (29TB usable with RAID 5)
• Drive Configuration: 12x 3.5" hot-swappable bays
• Max Throughput: 470 Mbps
• Network: 4x 1GbE + optional 10GbE SFP
• Power: Dual 800W 80+ Platinum PSU (N+1 redundancy)
• OS Storage: Dual 480GB SSD RAID 1
• Management: IPMI out-of-band access

Applications

• Enterprise office and corporate facility surveillance
• Multi-building campus deployments
• Retail and critical infrastructure monitoring
• Large-scale distributed IP camera systems requiring centralized recording
• Organizations requiring professional VMS integration and redundancy

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The WRR-P-S204S-48TB represents a solid choice for mid-to-large enterprise deployments where on-premise recording and system redundancy are non-negotiable. The dual 800W Platinum-rated power supplies and RAID 1-protected OS drives address critical uptime concerns in 24/7 surveillance environments. With 470 Mbps sustained throughput and support for 4x 1GbE interfaces (expandable to 10GbE via SFP), the recorder scales effectively for 50+ camera installations.

The inclusion of Wisenet WAVE licenses and dual SSD boot drives eliminates integration overhead and potential OS performance bottlenecks. Hot-swappable drive bays enable maintenance without downtime—essential in organizations with strict availability requirements. Primary consideration: usable storage of 29TB (after RAID 5) represents approximately 40% of raw capacity, so storage expansion planning should account for this overhead from the outset.