Hanwha XRN-3220RB2 32-Channel 8K NVR with 48TB Storage

The Hanwha XRN-3220RB2 is an Intel-based 32-channel NVR designed for enterprise surveillance operations demanding 8K resolution capture, high bandwidth throughput, and enterprise-grade reliability. With 48TB of included raw storage and up to 80TB maximum capacity across eight SATA HDD bays, this system delivers the storage density and processing power required for large-scale deployments with simultaneous 32MP recording and playback across mixed codec streams.

Key Recording & Display Features

32MP maximum recording and display resolution for ultra-high-definition surveillance

H.265, H.264, and MJPEG codec support for optimized bandwidth and storage efficiency

520 Mbps distributed-mode recording bandwidth; 300 Mbps normal mode; 200 Mbps playback bandwidth

Dual Stream Recording for simultaneous primary and backup video capture

8 SATA HDD bays supporting up to 10TB per drive; 80TB maximum capacity

Dual HDMI display outputs: HDMI1 @ 4K 3840×2160 (30Hz), HDMI2 @ 1080p (60Hz)

Dynamic multi-screen layout with clone and expand modes for flexible monitoring

Two-way audio support for interactive surveillance scenarios

Network Integration & Reliability

ONVIF and SUNAPI protocol support for third-party camera and VMS ecosystem integration

ARB (Automatic Recovery Backup) with N+1 failover architecture for business continuity

RAID 5 and RAID 6 support (requires minimum HDD configuration) for data protection

iSCSI support for centralized storage management across enterprise environments

WiseStream technology for bandwidth optimization with Hanwha camera deployments

P2P QR code configuration for rapid remote access setup

Integrated TPM security and NDA compliance for sensitive installations

Alarm I/O and video loss detection for proactive system monitoring

Ideal Applications

This NVR is suited for large enterprise campuses, transportation hubs, critical infrastructure facilities, and multi-site operations where ultra-high resolution capture, redundancy, and centralized management are essential. The 48TB pre-configured storage and scalable architecture support extended retention policies and high-throughput camera networks.

Ted Perry

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

The XRN-3220RB2 positions itself as a premium Intel-based platform for organizations requiring maximum recording bandwidth and resolution flexibility. The 520 Mbps distributed-mode throughput is significant for 32-channel systems and accommodates mixed-resolution deployments without codec compromise. H.265 compression is critical here—it delivers roughly 50% better compression than H.264, allowing more cameras or longer retention within the same storage footprint.

The dual display outputs support both 4K monitoring stations and secondary 1080p consoles, common in command centers. ARB with N+1 failover is enterprise-grade redundancy; it ensures recording continuity even during hardware failure. RAID 5/6 support adds another layer—critical for installations where data loss is unacceptable.

The combination of iSCSI, WiseStream, and ONVIF makes this NVR highly flexible within larger security ecosystems. For integrators targeting large deployments, the 48TB baseline and 80TB ceiling provide substantial breathing room. Storage planning should account for codec, resolution mix, and retention—H.265 at 32MP on an 80TB system can sustain many weeks of continuous recording depending on scene complexity.