i-PRO NVR-RL-2-160TB-V7 Rack Mount NVR Server
Overview
The NVR-RL-2-160TB-V7 is a 2U rackmount network video recorder built for large-scale enterprise surveillance deployments where extended retention and processing throughput are non-negotiable. With 160TB usable capacity via 11×16TB hot-swappable drives, this system handles 24/7 recording across dozens of networked cameras without external NAS expansion. Dual Intel Xeon Silver 8-core/16-thread CPUs with 64GB RAM process real-time transcoding, edge analytics, and concurrent multi-stream ingestion — critical when your VMS must transcode 4K or run on-device object detection across a large camera fleet. RAID 1 and RAID 5 redundancy options protect against single drive failure while maintaining usable space — essential when storage budget is fixed. Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies eliminate downtime during maintenance. Windows Server 2025 Standard OS is pre-installed, enabling direct Active Directory integration, third-party VMS platforms (Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, Axis Camera Station), and NAS expansion via standard SMB protocols.
Compatibility
The NVR-RL-2-160TB-V7 ingests ONVIF-compliant IP camera streams from enterprise camera families — Axis P32-series domes and bullets, Hanwha Q-series, Hikvision DS-2CD and iDS series, i-PRO WV-series — via dual 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit ports and dual 10Gb SFP+ interfaces. Dual network drops are recommended to segregate camera ingress traffic from management and export paths, reducing latency and improving stream stability. Hot-swappable drive bays allow live capacity expansion and failed-drive replacement without recorder shutdown. Windows Server 2025 Standard supports third-party VMS platforms that leverage ONVIF or proprietary APIs, and integrates with Active Directory for user authentication and role-based access control. Rack integration requires 19-inch standard equipment rack with minimum 2U vertical space and front-to-rear cooling airflow.
Installation Notes
Mount in a 19-inch standard rack with at least 2U vertical clearance and ensure unobstructed front-to-rear airflow for thermal management. Dual network drops are recommended — one for camera ingress, one for management/export — to avoid congestion on high-density recording. Redundant power supplies must connect to separate circuits or UPS units to prevent single-point-of-failure. Configure RAID level (1 or 5) during setup based on your redundancy vs. usable capacity requirement; RAID 5 yields more usable storage but increases rebuild time on drive failure.
