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i-PRO
SKU: MR-8C-I3-1TB-W-V1
i-PRO MR-8C-I3-1TB-W-V1 8-Channel Mobile NVR
8-channel mobile NVR with 1TB microSD for vehicle recording
- 8 simultaneous channels with H.265 compression, 48–96 hour retention
- Intel Core i3 processor handles multi-camera recording under road vibration
- 9–36V DC input with Wi-Fi + Ethernet for patrol and fleet vehicles
$6,482.40 $4,589.99 Save $1,892.41 -
i-PRO
SKU: MR-8C-I3-2TB-V5
i-PRO MR-8C-I3-2TB-V5 8-Channel Mobile NVR
8-channel mobile NVR with 2TB storage for vehicle surveillance
- 8-channel simultaneous recording with Intel Core i3 processor
- 2TB ruggedized, shock-resistant storage for multi-shift operations
- 9-36V DC input + 8x PoE capable for vehicle power integration
$8,508.63 $5,737.99 Save $2,770.64 -
i-PRO
SKU: MR-8C-I3-2TB-W-V1
i-PRO MR-8C-I3-2TB-W-V1 8-Channel Mobile NVR
8-channel mobile NVR with 2TB storage for in-vehicle surveillance
- Records 8 simultaneous camera feeds with Intel Core i3 processor
- 2TB solid-state storage withstands vibration in patrol and transit vehicles
- Wide-voltage DC input (9-36V) powers directly from vehicle electrical systems
$7,115.10 $5,037.99 Save $2,077.11 -
i-PRO
SKU: MR-8C-I3-4TB-V5
i-PRO MR-8C-I3-4TB-V5 8-Channel Mobile NVR
8-channel mobile NVR with Intel Core i3 and 4TB ruggedized storage
- 8-channel simultaneous recording with H.265/H.264 compression for fleet vehicles
- 4TB shock-resistant storage handles extended multi-shift recording in transit ops
- Wide-voltage input (9–36V DC) integrates with standard patrol car and bus power
$9,944.13 $6,705.99 Save $3,238.14 -
i-PRO
SKU: MR-8C-I3-4TB-W-V1
i-PRO MR-8C-I3-4TB-W-V1 8-Channel Mobile Network Video Recorder
8-channel mobile NVR with 4TB storage for in-vehicle surveillance
- 8 simultaneous recording channels with Intel Core i3 processing, no frame drops
- 4TB ruggedized microSD storage; 24–72 hours retention, solid-state design
- 9–36V DC vehicle power input; H.265/H.264 per-channel codec selection
$8,402.70 $5,949.99 Save $2,452.71 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DT-18TB
i-PRO NVR-DT-18TB 5MP Network Video Recorder
- 18 TB onboard storage supports extended retention for 5 MP H.264 video streams.
- ONVIF-compliant intake accepts any compatible IP camera over PoE+ (802.3at).
- Wall, pole, and rack mount options fit control rooms and field enclosures alike.
$4,895.00 $3,846.99 Save $1,048.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DT-24TB
i-PRO NVR-DT-24TB Single Xeon HEX Core NVR
- 24TB raw / 16TB usable storage supports extended retention across multi-camera deployments.
- PoE+ (802.3at) delivers up to 30W per port, eliminating separate power supplies for cameras.
- Rack-mount form factor on Windows 10 integrates with ONVIF cameras and standard VMS platforms.
$5,195.00 $4,082.99 Save $1,112.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DT-36TB
i-PRO NVR-DT-36TB Network Video Recorder
- 36TB total storage (1TB internal + 35TB additional) supports extended retention across multi-camera deployments.
- Rack-mount form factor integrates into standard 19-inch cabinets alongside existing network infrastructure.
- PoE (802.3af) connectivity powers and transmits camera feeds over a single cable run per camera.
$5,795.00 $4,554.99 Save $1,240.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DTL-1-16TB-V8
i-PRO NVR-DTL-1-16TB-V8 Security Server
- Intel Xeon 4-core/8-thread CPU with 32 GB RAM supports continuous multi-camera recording.
- 16 TB onboard storage provides extended retention capacity for high-volume NVR deployments.
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on M.2 SSD enables immediate deployment without OS configuration.
$19,147.66 $13,167.99 Save $5,979.67 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DTL-1-48TB-V8
I-Pro NVR-Dtl-1-48TB-V8 Stl-2 Server
- Single Xeon 4C/8T CPU with 32 GB RAM handles concurrent multi-stream NVR workloads.
- 48 TB onboard storage supports extended video retention without additional NAS expansion.
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed on M.2 SSD enables same-day deployment into existing environments.
$21,615.56 $14,864.99 Save $6,750.57 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DTL-1-64TB-V8
I-Pro NVR-Dtl-1-64TB-V8 Stl-2 Server
- 64TB usable storage sustains 150–250 Mbps for 50+ concurrent HD camera streams.
- Ships pre-installed with activated VideoInsight software for immediate deployment.
- ONVIF Profile S and TPM 2.0 encryption support enterprise-grade security networks.
$23,706.46 $16,301.99 Save $7,404.47 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-DTL-1-80TB-V8
I-Pro NVR-Dtl-1-80TB-V8 Stl-2 Server
- Ships with Windows 11 Pro and VideoInsight Edition preactivated—zero setup delay.
- Handles 150–250 Mbps recording throughput via dual 1 Gbps BASE-T network ports.
- 80TB enterprise HDD storage with TPM 2.0 and on-board encryption for secure archival.
$26,281.66 $18,072.99 Save $8,208.67 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-SFL-1-20TB-V8
i-PRO NVR-SFL-1-20TB-V8 Security Server
- Single-socket Xeon 6C/12T with 16GB RAM handles multi-stream video without bottlenecks.
- 20TB onboard storage supports extended retention for mid-to-large camera deployments.
- Windows 11 Pro on M.2 SSD ensures fast boot and responsive NVR management operations.
$6,586.00 $4,528.99 Save $2,057.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-T-1-6TB-V2
i-PRO NVR-T-1-6TB-V2 Hex Core Network Video Recorder
- IP67/IK10-rated enclosure withstands dust, water, and physical impact in harsh sites.
- Operates from -58°F to +140°F, eliminating HVAC dependency in outdoor or rooftop installs.
- PoE++ (802.3bt) delivers single-cable power and data to high-draw cameras network-wide.
$2,695.00 $2,117.99 Save $577.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-T-1-8TB-V2
i-PRO NVR-T-1-8TB-V2 4K Network Video Recorder
- Records up to 128 ONVIF cameras at 4K/8MP, 60 fps on 8TB internal storage.
- NDAA-compliant with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Secure Element suits government deployments.
- H.265/H.264 dual compression and ONVIF NVT support eliminate vendor lock-in.
$2,795.00 $2,196.99 Save $598.01 -
i-PRO
SKU: NVR-T-2-2-16TB
i-PRO NVR-T-2-2-16TB 32MP Network Video Recorder
- Ingests up to 384 Mbps across 64 channels at resolutions up to 32MP.
- H.265 compression halves storage load across 8 SATA bays, each supporting up to 16TB.
- ONVIF Profile G/S/T and NDAA compliance support multi-brand deployments and federal procurement.
$8,640.99
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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