Geovision GV-RAID-72 Areca 20-Port RAID Card
Overview
The Geovision GV-RAID-72 is a hardware RAID controller built on the ARECA platform, designed to expand storage capacity on network video recorders running continuous 24/7 surveillance. The 20-port design handles parallel drive operations across independent RAID arrays, reducing rebuild bottlenecks when a drive fails. This card fits the deployment scenario where a single NVR must support dozens of cameras and retention policies demand months of stored footage — think multi-site operations, retail chains with backhaul, or government security centers where data loss triggers incident reports.
Compatibility
The GV-RAID-72 integrates natively with Geovision NVR platforms and compatible storage systems that accept ARECA controller cards. Confirm your NVR model accepts a 20-port RAID expansion card before ordering — not all Geovision recorders support external RAID controllers. Contact your integrator or Geovision technical support with your NVR's part number to verify slot availability and firmware support.
Installation Notes
The card requires a compatible PCIe or dedicated expansion slot on your NVR chassis. Install should happen during system setup or during a planned maintenance window — the NVR will need to be powered down and the RAID array rebuilt after the card is seated. Use anti-static precautions and ensure your power supply has sufficient headroom to drive both the controller and the full complement of attached drives. Hot-swap capability means you can replace a failed drive without shutting down the system, but the initial array configuration and rebuild operations will consume I/O bandwidth and may impact live recording throughput temporarily.
What's in the Box
- 1x Geovision GV-RAID-72 ARECA 20-port RAID controller card
