Hanwha HRX-1635-48TB 16CH Pentabrid DVR with 48TB Raw Storage

The Hanwha HRX-1635-48TB is a 16-channel pentabrid DVR engineered for hybrid analog and IP surveillance deployments. This system accommodates up to 8MP analog camera inputs across multiple formats on 16 dedicated channels, with scalable network camera support up to 18 total channels depending on analog channel load. Designed for integrators requiring flexible multi-signal format support and substantial storage capacity, the HRX-1635-48TB delivers 48TB raw storage across eight SATA HDDs and is NDAA and FCC compliant for federal and commercial deployments.

Key Features

Pentabrid Signal Support: Accepts AHD, HDTVI, HDCVI, CVBS (NTSC/PAL), and ONVIF IP inputs on a single platform, eliminating the need for separate DVR/NVR hardware in mixed-signal environments

8MP Analog Recording: Analog inputs support up to 8MP resolution at 15 fps per channel, 5MP at 20 fps, 4MP at 30 fps, 2MP at 30 fps, 1MP at 30 fps, and 960H/720H at 30 fps, with frame rates adjustable per PAL/NTSC standard

Scalable Channel Architecture: Configurable 16 analog + 2–18 IP network camera channels, allowing optimized channel allocation based on deployment requirements

High-Efficiency Compression: H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support with 128 Mbps maximum recording bandwidth and 32 Mbps playback bandwidth, reducing storage overhead

Massive Storage Capacity: 48TB raw storage across eight SATA HDDs provides extended recording duration for long-term retention and forensic investigation

Audio Support: Integrated audio input enables synchronized audio capture for enhanced incident documentation

Technical Specifications

Resolution: Up to 8MP analog; ONVIF IP camera support

Video Compression: H.265, H.264, MJPEG

Storage: 48TB raw capacity (8 SATA HDDs)

Recording Bandwidth: 128 Mbps maximum

Playback Bandwidth: 32 Mbps

Total Channels: 16 analog + up to 18 IP (18 max total)

Compliance: NDAA and FCC certified

Applications

The HRX-1635-48TB is ideal for government facilities, critical infrastructure, commercial enterprises, and integrators managing legacy analog systems alongside modern IP cameras. Its pentabrid flexibility supports campus deployments, multi-site operations, and phased migration strategies from analog to IP-based surveillance without equipment replacement.

Ted Perry

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

The HRX-1635-48TB addresses a critical market gap for organizations with heterogeneous camera ecosystems. Its pentabrid architecture eliminates the operational complexity of managing separate analog and IP recorders, reducing both capital expenditure and integration labor. The 48TB raw storage capacity and H.265 efficiency enable extended retention periods—critical for federal compliance and forensic workflows.

NDAA certification ensures suitability for government procurement, while the configurable 16+2 to 16+18 channel architecture accommodates growth without forklift upgrades. For integrators supporting aging analog infrastructure, this platform provides a pragmatic, cost-effective bridge to IP modernization.