Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 56TB
The Hanwha PRN-3200B4 is an Intel-based 32-channel network video recorder engineered for enterprise surveillance environments demanding 8K resolution support, high-bandwidth recording, and mission-critical reliability. With up to 32MP resolution capability, 400 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth, and 56TB raw storage capacity, this NVR delivers the performance and scalability required for large-scale security deployments.
Key Features
- 32-channel 8K network video recorder with 32MP resolution support
- 400 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth; 150 Mbps normal mode; 320 Mbps RAID degrade mode
- Up to 16 internal SATA HDDs at 10TB maximum per drive (56TB raw configuration)
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG, and WiseStream codec support for flexible compression
- Dual-stream recording with schedule, event, pre/post, and bookmark functionality
- Automatic Recovery Backup (ARB) for rapid failover and data integrity assurance
- RAID 5 and RAID 6 support for enterprise-grade storage resilience
- Dual HDMI display output: 4K at 30Hz and 1080p at 60Hz
- Web UI 2.0 with plugin-free browser access and multi-screen layout options
- 64 Mbps maximum playback bandwidth across 32 simultaneous channels
- Fisheye dewarping support for panoramic camera integration
- Up to 4 concurrent users with simultaneous playback across 80 channels
- AI search capability integration with Wisenet AI cameras
- License-free channel expansion for operational flexibility
Recording & Storage Performance
The PRN-3200B4 accommodates all 32 channels at full 32MP resolution with intelligent bandwidth management across distributed, normal, and RAID degradation modes. Dual-stream recording enables simultaneous high-resolution archival and secondary streams for archival or analytics processing. The 56TB raw storage capacity supports extended retention periods, while H.265 compression optimizes storage efficiency without sacrificing image quality.
Display & Remote Access
Dual HDMI outputs enable local monitoring and dedicated secondary display configurations. The redesigned Web UI 2.0 eliminates plugin dependencies, providing flexible multi-screen layouts (1/2H/2V/3V/4/6/8/9 divisions) accessible via standard browsers. Support for up to 3 simultaneous remote users with independent playback streams ensures distributed operational control and incident investigation capabilities.
Applications
- Large-scale enterprise surveillance deployments
- Transportation hubs and critical infrastructure monitoring
- Campus and multi-site security operations centers
- High-resolution forensic recording and evidence preservation
- Facilities with Wisenet AI camera ecosystems requiring integrated intelligence
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The PRN-3200B4 positions itself as a high-end enterprise NVR through its combination of 32MP support, distributed bandwidth architecture, and intelligent codec flexibility. The 400 Mbps distributed mode differentiates this platform for facilities deploying majority 4K/8K camera sets, while backward compatibility with H.264 and MJPEG ensures legacy camera integration. The RAID 5/6 support and ARB failover mechanisms address mission-critical availability requirements in security operations centers.
The inclusion of AI search and Wisenet camera integration reflects market expectations for analytics-ready recording platforms. Procurement teams should evaluate bandwidth requirements against network infrastructure; the 400 Mbps distributed mode assumes adequate backhaul capacity for large camera counts.
