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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-48TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder Blaze - BRR-P2H1WH3-48TB
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-128TB

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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-144TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 144TB RAW (116TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-160TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 160TB RAW (131TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-160TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 160TB RAW (131TB Usable AF
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Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 176TB RAW (145TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-200TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 200TB RAW (163TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-200TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 200TB RAW (163TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-220TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 220TB RAW (182TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-280TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 280TB RAW (218TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-320TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 320TB RAW (254TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-360TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 360TB RAW (291TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-440TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 440TB RAW (364TB Usable AF
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-96TB

Hanwha 2U Blaze Network Video Recorder, Blaze Pre-installed, 96TB RAW (72TB Usable Afte
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Hanwha XRN-6420DB4-1 60TB

Hanwha 64 CH NVR - XRN-6420DB4-1 60TB
- 64-channel NVR with 60TB pre-installed storage
- Supports high-megapixel cameras across distributed sites
- 4U rackmount chassis for high-channel-count deployments
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Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-16TB

Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-16TB 1U Rack NVR 16TB
- 1U rack NVR with 16TB raw / 10TB usable storage
- Pre-installed BLAZE OS for rapid deployment
- PoE 802.3af for unified IP infrastructure
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Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-48TB

Hanwha BRR-P1H1SH1-48TB 1U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-48TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH3-48TB 2U Rack Network Video Recorder
- 2U BLAZE NVR with 48TB raw / 29TB usable storage
- Supports 30+ days 24/7 recording at moderate resolution
- Pre-installed BLAZE software eliminates licensing setup
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-480TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1SH7-480TB Network Video Recorder
- 2U BLAZE NVR with 480TB enterprise storage
- Rackmount chassis for high-channel-count deployments
- Native Hanwha Wisenet camera integration
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-128TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-128TB 2U BLAZE Network Video Recorder BLAZE
- 2U BLAZE NVR with 128TB pre-installed enterprise storage
- Native Hanwha camera integration without separate licensing
- Rackmount chassis for IT room and security ops integration
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-144TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-144TB 2U BLAZE Network Video Recorder BLAZE
- 2U BLAZE NVR with 144TB pre-installed enterprise storage
- Rackmount chassis fits standard 19-inch IT racks
- Optimized for multi-camera HD/4K recording retention
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-220TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-220TB 2U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-240TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-240TB 2U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE
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Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-96TB

Hanwha BRR-P2H1WH3-96TB 2U BLAZE Network Video Recorder, BLAZE
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Hanwha PRN-1600B2

Hanwha PRN-1600B2 16-Channel 8K AI Network Video Recorder

16-channel 32MP NVR with 250 Mbps RAID recording and 80TB storage
- Records all 16 channels at full resolution in RAID 5/6 with 250 Mbps bandwidth
- H.265 codec cuts file sizes 40–60% vs. H.264, lowering storage and network load
- Dual 4K/1080p HDMI outputs with dynamic multi-screen layouts for control rooms
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-32TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32-Channel 32TB NVR up to 32MP

32-channel 32TB NVR with up to 32MP and dual RAID protection
- 400 Mbps distributed throughput handles 32 cameras at full resolution
- H.265 codec with WiseStream dual-stream recording cuts bandwidth demands
- AI search: license plate detection, object classification, attribute queries
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-64TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32-Channel 64TB NVR up to 8K

32-channel 64TB NVR with 32MP support and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- 32MP resolution per channel with H.265 codec and RAID 5/6 protection
- 400 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth for high-bitrate 8K capture
- NDAA and FCC compliant for federal and critical infrastructure use
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-24TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32-Channel 8K NVR 24TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 24TB storage and AI license plate recognition
- Records up to 32MP across 32 cameras at 400 Mbps with H.265 compression
- 24TB raw storage with RAID 5/6 redundancy and automatic recovery backup
- AI analytics include SmartSearch, license plate recognition, and Best Shot detection
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-16TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32-Channel NVR 8K 32MP

32-channel 8K/32MP NVR with 400 Mbps bandwidth for enterprise surveillance
- Records 32 channels at 8K/32MP with H.265 compression and 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth
- 16TB onboard storage (up to 80TB raw) with RAID 5/6 and automatic recovery backup
- AI search with license plate recognition, object detection, and Best Shot selection
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32CH 8K 400Mbps H.265 AI NVR

32-channel 8K NVR with 400 Mbps H.265 recording and AI detection
- 32MP resolution across 32 cameras with H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec support
- 80TB max storage (8 SATA slots) with RAID 5/6 automatic recovery backup
- AI search for human, face, vehicle, and license plate detection on live feed
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-80TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32CH 8K NVR 80TB Storage

32-channel 8K NVR with 80TB storage and AI analytics
- 32MP resolution with H.265 compression at 400 Mbps recording bandwidth
- 80TB raw storage across 8 SATA drives with RAID 5/6 redundancy
- Native AI search: license plate recognition, object detection, Best Shot
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Hanwha PRN-3200B2-8TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B2 32CH 8K NVR 8TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 400 Mbps throughput and up to 80TB storage
- Supports 32 cameras at up to 32MP resolution with H.265 compression
- 8TB included storage (expandable to 80TB) with RAID 5/6 data protection
- Dual HDMI output for 4K and 1080p simultaneous display and playback
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Hanwha PRN-3200B4-40TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K Network Video Recorder

32-channel 32MP NVR with 40TB RAID storage for large-scale surveillance
- Records 32 cameras at 32MP simultaneously with 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth
- 40TB raw capacity with RAID 5/6 redundancy and automatic recovery backup
- Works license-free with Wisenet, ONVIF, and third-party IP cameras
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Hanwha PRN-3200B4-24TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 24TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 24TB storage and 400 Mbps recording bandwidth
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- 24TB raw capacity with RAID 5/6 support and automatic recovery backup on drive failure
- 80-channel simultaneous playback across local and remote users for forensic review
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Hanwha PRN-3200B4-56TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 56TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 56TB storage for enterprise surveillance
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- Up to 56TB raw storage across 16 internal 10TB SATA drives with RAID 5/6
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Hanwha PRN-3200B4-64TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 64TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 64TB storage for large-scale surveillance
- 32MP per channel at 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth with H.265 codec
- 64TB capacity expandable to 160TB with dual RAID 5 & 6 redundancy
- Dual HDMI output (4K @ 30Hz + 1080p @ 60Hz) with 36-division display
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Rack-Mount NVRs

Enterprise rack-mount NVR appliances for high-channel-count surveillance deployments. 1U through 4U form factors with hot-swap drive bays, RAID support, and redundant power supplies handle hundreds of camera channels with continuous 24/7 recording in data center environments.

Plan Your Deployment

Specify total recording bandwidth from aggregate camera bitrates across all channels
Select RAID level and hot-spare configuration for drive failure protection
Evaluate 1U, 2U, or 4U form factor based on drive bay count and expansion needs
Confirm rack depth, airflow clearance, and power draw for cabinet planning
Plan dual-NIC and failover for network redundancy in mission-critical recording

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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Throughput & Storage Reality Check

Rated camera counts don't guarantee usable performance. Most NVRs fail at their rated channel count because bitrate, codec, and storage write-speed constraints kick in first. Calculate actual bitrate per camera, factor motion-heavy periods, and stress-test before committing to scale.

RAID & Redundancy for 24/7 Operations

Enterprise deployments demand RAID 5 or 6, hot-swap drive bays, and redundant power supplies. Surveillance systems often fail exactly when you need them most — usually at the storage layer. Verify drive mean-time-to-recovery (MTTR) and PSU failover specs before purchase.

Network Backbone & Core Collapse Risk

Rack-mount NVRs pull massive sustained bitstream from the network. Networks collapse at the core when gigabit uplinks become the bottleneck. Plan for redundant 10GbE or teamed 1GbE uplinks, and validate switch fabric throughput—not port count.

Retention Math & Storage Sizing

Retention calculations fail when motion-based bitrate and codec overhead are underestimated. Model worst-case scenarios: all cameras recording at peak quality during peak hours. Undersizing storage by 30% is the industry norm—pad your calculations.

Vendor Ecosystem & Integration Depth

Leading brands like Hikvision, Hanwha, and Axis offer different API maturity, third-party integration breadth, and long-term support pipelines. Verify VMS compatibility, ONVIF compliance, and migration paths before standardizing on a platform.

Thermal & Power Density in Compact Spaces

Rack-mount appliances generate significant heat and power draw. Ensure your data center has adequate cooling capacity, PDU availability, and UPS runtime for graceful shutdown during outages. Verify MTBF ratings and check if warranty covers thermal stress scenarios.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect rack-mount nvrs performance.

RAID Levels (5, 6, 10)

RAID 5 stripes data across drives with one parity block—good for < 8-drive arrays. RAID 6 uses dual parity and is safer for large capacity drives (6TB+) where rebuild time and URE (unrecoverable read error) risk spike. RAID 10 mirrors + stripes—pricey but fastest recovery.

Hot-Swap Drive Bays

Allows you to pull and replace failed drives without powering down the NVR. Critical for 24/7 operations where downtime costs money. Verify the system auto-detects new drives and auto-rebuilds RAID without operator intervention.

Redundant Power Supplies (RPS)

Two independent PSUs connected to separate electrical circuits. If one PSU fails, the second keeps the system running. Essential for mission-critical surveillance; verify wattage headroom for GPU or transcoding loads, not just baseline.

GPU Acceleration & Transcoding

Dedicated graphics processor offloads real-time video codec conversion (H.264 → H.265, multi-bitrate streaming) from the CPU. Prevents bottlenecks when serving remote clients or running AI analytics on 100+ streams simultaneously.

Gigabit vs. 10 Gigabit Networking

Single gigabit (1 GbE) ports max out around 90–110 Mbps sustained throughput per link. High-channel-count racks need 10GbE uplinks or teamed 1GbE bonds to avoid network saturation during peak recording periods.

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) & Warranty

Industry-standard MTBF for rack NVRs ranges 50,000–100,000 hours. Pair this with multi-year hardware warranty and support SLAs. Verify whether warranty covers thermal stress, power anomalies, and extended parts availability—critical for systems expected to run 7+ years.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Multi-Building Corporate Campus (200 Cameras)

Deploy a Hanwha or Hikvision 4U rack NVR (256-channel capable) in the main data center with 10GbE uplinks. Pair with IP cameras distributed across 8 buildings, use edge NVRs for failover per building. Plan 90 days rolling retention at 4 Mbps average bitrate (~4.3 TB/day per building). Ensure RAID 6 for redundancy and 48-hour MTTR window.

24/7 Airport/Transit Hub (80 Cameras, 90-Day Retention)

Install a 2U or 4U rack NVR with hot-swap drive bays in secure network closet. Size storage for 90 days at 8 Mbps per camera (64 TB+ raw). Use bitrate and motion modeling to avoid undersizing. Implement redundant power (UPS + generator), teamed gigabit uplinks, and RAID 5/6 with spare drive slots pre-installed.

Gaming/Entertainment Venue (120 Cameras, Live Analytics)

GPU-accelerated rack NVR handles real-time H.264/H.265 transcoding and object detection across 120 channels. Use Axis or Speco models with NVIDIA CUDA support. Plan for 14-day retention at high quality (10+ Mbps) plus 60 days low-quality archive. Dual PSUs and redundant 10GbE uplinks non-negotiable due to live event demand.

School District Multi-Campus Deployment (300+ Cameras)

Federated approach: one 4U master rack NVR in district operations center, smaller 1U–2U appliances at each school building. School deployments require synchronized retention, remote management, and off-site backup. Choose i-PRO or Vivotek for native remote replication. Verify bandwidth budgeting across WAN links and failover behavior during connectivity loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 1U, 2U, and 4U rack-mount NVRs?

Form factor determines physical height, drive bay count, and power budget. 1U = 1.75 inches tall, typically 2–4 drive bays, 8–32 channels. 2U = 3.5 inches, 4–8 bays, 16–64 channels. 4U = 7 inches, 8–16+ bays, 64–256+ channels. Choose based on channel count, retention duration, and available rack space. Larger units allow faster storage, cooler operation, and easier hot-swap workflows.

How do I calculate storage size for my deployment?

Use this formula: (Number of Cameras × Bitrate in Mbps × Retention Days × 86400 seconds) ÷ 8 = Storage in GB. Example: 64 cameras × 4 Mbps × 30 days ÷ 8 = 960 GB (≈1 TB). Add 30% overhead for motion-heavy periods, codec overhead, and RAID parity. Most deployments underestimate bitrate and storage by 30–50%—test your actual cameras before committing.

Do I need RAID 5 or RAID 6 for enterprise surveillance?

For small arrays (< 6 drives) and short rebuild windows, RAID 5 is acceptable. For large-capacity drives (8TB+) and 24/7 continuous write loads, RAID 6 is safer—it tolerates two simultaneous drive failures and reduces URE (unrecoverable read error) risk during rebuild. If uptime is critical, RAID 6 is the standard. Verify your NVR can hot-swap drives without stopping recording.

What network bandwidth do rack-mount NVRs typically require?

At peak load, expect 90–110 Mbps per gigabit (1 GbE) link sustained. For systems with 32+ channels at 4+ Mbps per camera, a single gigabit uplink will saturate. Upgrade to 10 Gigabit Ethernet or team two 1 GbE bonds to avoid core network collapse. Test your actual camera bitrate + VMS client traffic before finalizing uplinks.

Can a rack-mount NVR really handle its rated camera count?

Rarely at full quality or frame rate. Most appliances fail well below rated specifications due to storage write-speed limits, CPU transcoding bottlenecks, or codec overhead. Always de-rate by 20–40% and conduct load testing with your actual camera models and bitrate settings. Verify that the NVR can sustain peak bitrate for 24+ hours without frame drops or dropped connections.

What happens if the NVR's primary drive or power supply fails?

With RAID and redundant PSUs, the NVR keeps recording on the surviving drive(s) while the failed PSU is isolated. Hot-swap drive bays let you replace the bad drive without powering down. Ensure you have spare drives and PSUs on-site or on contract with 4-hour parts delivery. Without RAID, a single drive failure means total data loss—never deploy non-RAID systems in production.

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