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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-20TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-20TB 32 Channel NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 20TB onboard storage
- Supports 20MP stream capture with H.265 compression
- 3x RJ-45 Gigabit redundant networking ports
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-40TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-40TB 32 Channel NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 40TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-48TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-48TB 32 CH NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 48TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-56TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-56TB 32 Channel NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 56TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- 3x Gigabit Ethernet ports with ONVIF VMS compatibility
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-64TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-64TB 32 Channel NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 64TB pre-installed storage
- H.265 compression with three Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Up to 32MP resolution support with onboard analytics
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220B4-88TB
Hanwha XRN-3220B4-88TB 32 Channel NVR
- 32-channel NVR with 88TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220RB2-20TB
Hanwha XRN-3220RB2-20TB 32-Channel 8K NVR
- 32-channel 8K NVR with 20TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220RB2-40TB
Hanwha XRN-3220RB2-40TB 32-Channel 8K NVR
- 32-channel 8K NVR with 40TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220RB2-60TB
Hanwha XRN-3220RB2-60TB 8K 32-Channel NVR
- 8K 32-channel NVR with 60TB raw storage across 8 SATA bays
- 20MP+ resolution support with H.265 compression
- ONVIF and SUNAPI for open ecosystem VMS integration
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-3220RB2-64TB
Hanwha XRN-3220RB2-64TB 32-Channel 8K NVR
- 32-channel 8K NVR with 64TB pre-installed storage
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
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Add to Cart The item has been addedHanwha
SKU: XRN-420S
Hanwha XRN-420S 4CH Compact NVR
4-channel 8MP NVR with H.265 compression and 6TB storage for compact installs
- Records up to 4 cameras at 8MP with H.265/H.264/MJPEG at 50 Mbps bandwidth
- Single 6TB SATA slot with dual display outputs (HDMI 4K + VGA 1080p)
- Multi-screen layouts, event-driven recording, and 32 Mbps playback for 4 local users
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-420S-2TB
Hanwha XRN-420S-2TB 4-Channel 8MP NVR
4-channel 8MP NVR with integrated PoE+ and H.265 compression
- Records 4 cameras at 8MP resolution with H.265 codec for efficient storage
- Built-in 4-port PoE+ injector with 50W budget eliminates external power gear
- Supports up to 6TB local storage plus AI Search and motion detection analytics
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Add to Cart The item has been addedHanwha
SKU: XRN-420S-4TB
Hanwha XRN-420S-4TB 4-Channel 8MP Network Video Recorder
4-channel 8MP NVR with PoE+ power and H.265 compression
- Records all 4 channels at full 8MP (3840×2160) 30fps simultaneously
- H.265 codec cuts storage/bandwidth ~40-50% versus H.264
- Built-in PoE+ delivers power to four cameras; Wisenet AI search
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-420S-6TB
Hanwha XRN-420S-6TB 4CH Network Video Recorder
4CH 8MP NVR with integrated PoE+ and 6TB storage for small deployments
- 4 channels @ 8MP, 30fps with H.265 compression and dual HDMI/VGA output
- 50W integrated PoE+ power budget eliminates external injectors and reduces cabling
- 6TB HDD + microSD expansion with native Wisenet AI object search integration
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Add to Cart The item has been addedHanwha
SKU: XRN-426S-1T
Hanwha XRN-426S-1T 4-Channel NVR Recorder
4-channel PoE+ NVR with 8MP recording and 1TB onboard storage
- Records 4 cameras at 8MP @ 30 fps using H.265 compression
- Integrated PoE+ ports power and connect cameras without external injectors
- Two-way audio and microSD slot for flexible local storage options
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Hanwha
SKU: XRN-6420B2
Hanwha XRN-6420B2 64CH 8K NVR
- 64-channel 8K NVR for large-scale surveillance
- Supports 32MP capture with H.265 efficient compression
- Embedded Linux with onboard analytics and ONVIF support
$5,634.00 $3,661.99 Save $1,972.01The item has been added
Desktop NVRs
Compact desktop NVR appliances for small to mid-size camera systems. Built-in PoE ports, pre-installed surveillance-grade drives, and embedded recording firmware deliver plug-and-play deployment for retail, branch office, and small commercial installations.
Plan Your Deployment
- Match channel count to current camera total plus 20-30% expansion headroom
- Verify built-in PoE port count and per-port wattage for your camera power requirements
- Calculate required HDD capacity from bitrate, camera count, and retention period
- Confirm VMS firmware compatibility with deployed camera brands and ONVIF profiles
- Evaluate HDMI output for local monitoring without a dedicated workstation
Desktop NVRs — Engineering-Grade Video Recording & Storage for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 356 working models of desktop nvrs sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Channel count and supported resolution define the recorder's ceiling. A 16-channel NVR rated for 8MP per channel is a different product from a 16-channel rated for 2MP — the latter throttles your future camera upgrades. Read the per-channel and aggregate bitrate ceilings (often expressed in Mbps incoming/outgoing). A safe rule: target an NVR with at least 50% headroom on bitrate, and channel count one step above current need.
Storage architecture matters as much as raw capacity. Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are tuned for 24/7 write loads and a small concurrent read count; desktop drives fail in months under the same workload. RAID levels affect both fault tolerance and write performance — RAID 5 for general retention with one drive of redundancy, RAID 6 or 10 for larger arrays where two-drive failure isn't recoverable in RAID 5.
VMS choice locks you into a vendor ecosystem more than any camera decision will. Genetec, Milestone, Hanwha Wisenet WAVE, Avigilon, and Axis Camera Station differ on per-camera licensing cost, third-party integrations (access control, video analytics, identity), and analyst workflow. Demo the operator interface with the people who will actually use it before committing — analyst frustration drives more replacements than technical limits.
Plan for off-site or redundant storage. Single-site recorders fail or get stolen. Cloud-archive licensing, NAS replication, and multi-site federation become important the moment a chain customer asks for centralized investigation tools. Recorders that bury cloud-archive in a per-camera SaaS bundle drive long-term costs much higher than a one-time NAS expansion.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 8MP, 20MP+, 12MP, 5MP, 2MP, 4MP |
| IP Rating | IP66, IP67 |
| Connectivity | Wired, Wi-Fi |
| Power | PoE, PoE+, AC/DC, PoE++, Battery |
| Channels | 16, 8, 4, 12 |
| Storage | microSD, HDD |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many drives can fit in a typical NVR?
Compact desktop NVRs hold 1-2 drives — typically capping around 16TB usable. Mid-size rack-mount NVRs hold 4-8 drives, often 32-64TB usable in RAID 5/6. Enterprise NVRs and dedicated storage servers scale to 16+ drives with hot-swap and JBOD expansion. Match drive count to your retention math; running out of drive bays mid-project means a recorder replacement, not just a drive add.
Should I use surveillance-grade or enterprise drives?
Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are correct for most NVRs — they're tuned for many concurrent write streams from cameras with low read count. Enterprise drives (WD Gold, Seagate IronWolf Pro, Exos) are appropriate for high-channel-count systems with many concurrent investigator clients reading recorded video. Avoid desktop drives entirely; they're rated for 8x5 light duty and fail quickly in 24/7 NVR loads.
What's the difference between an NVR and a hybrid recorder?
An NVR records exclusively from IP cameras over Ethernet. A hybrid (or tribrid) recorder accepts both IP cameras and legacy analog/HD-over-coax cameras on dedicated BNC inputs, useful for migrations where you can't replace coax runs immediately. Hybrid units cost more per channel and add complexity; if you're starting fresh or fully replacing analog, a pure NVR is simpler and almost always cheaper per usable channel.
Can I expand storage on an existing NVR?
Most rack NVRs and storage servers accept storage expansion via empty drive bays, eSATA/SAS JBOD shelves, or iSCSI targets. Desktop NVRs with only 1-2 bays generally do not. Before buying, check the recorder's supported expansion architecture and the maximum raw and usable capacity — many sub-$2,000 NVRs cap below the 24TB threshold most projects need within three years.
Do I need a dedicated VMS workstation?
For a few cameras and one or two simultaneous operators, the NVR's built-in client interface is enough. For 32+ cameras, multiple investigator seats, video walls, or wall-of-monitors operations, a dedicated workstation (or thin client) running the VMS client is standard. The workstation needs adequate GPU decode capacity for the simultaneous stream count — H.265 decode acceleration is essential at scale.
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