Showing Results for Rack-Mount NVRs

Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N32NRN8TB

Speco Technologies N32NRN8TB 32 Channel 4K H.265 NVR - NDAA Compl

32-channel 4K NVR with 8TB storage and NDAA compliance
- Records 32 concurrent IP cameras at 4K resolution with H.265 compression
- 8TB factory-installed storage eliminates on-site drive setup and delays
- NDAA compliant for federal procurement; supports ONVIF multi-manufacturer cameras
$2,553.60 $1,394.99 Save $1,158.61

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$2,553.60 $1,394.99 Save $1,158.61

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N32NRN96TB

Speco Technologies N32NRN96TB 32 Channel 4K H.265 NVR - NDAA Comp

32-channel 4K NVR with 96TB storage and integrated PoE+ ports
- 32 simultaneous 4K channels with H.265 compression for efficient storage
- 96TB built-in capacity supports extended retention across all channels
- Integrated PoE+ ports consolidate power and video on single chassis
$15,188.25 $8,375.99 Save $6,812.26

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$15,188.25 $8,375.99 Save $6,812.26

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N32NS4TB

Speco Technologies N32NS4TB 32 Channel 4K Network Server - 4TB

32-channel 4K NVR with 4TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 32 IP cameras simultaneously at 4K resolution on single server
- 4TB built-in storage eliminates need for external NAS or SAN systems
- H.265 codec reduces bandwidth and storage demands vs. H.264
$2,464.00 $951.99 Save $1,512.01

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$2,464.00 $951.99 Save $1,512.01

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N32NS6TB

Speco Technologies N32NS6TB 32 Channel 4k Network Server 6TB

32-channel 4K NVR with 6TB storage for mixed-brand IP cameras
- Records 32 IP cameras simultaneously at 4K resolution with H.265/H.264
- 6TB internal HDD for extended retention on continuous or event recording
- ONVIF-compliant architecture works with any brand camera, PoE + Wi-Fi ready
$2,793.00 $1,078.99 Save $1,714.01

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$2,793.00 $1,078.99 Save $1,714.01

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N4NRM2TB

Speco Technologies N4NRM2TB 4-Channel 4K H.265 NVR PoE 1U

4-channel 4K H.265 NVR with integrated PoE in 1U rackmount form
- 4K recording across 4 IP channels with H.265 codec for 40-50% better compression than H.264
- 2TB onboard SATA storage supports continuous 24/7 recording without external NAS
- Built-in PoE switch powers up to 4 cameras over standard Ethernet, no external injectors needed
$635.60 $350.99 Save $284.61

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$635.60 $350.99 Save $284.61

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Add to Cart The item has been added
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR

Speco Technologies N64NR 64-Channel 4K H.265 Network Video Recorder

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 codec and built-in video analytics
- Records 64 channels at 16MP 4K resolution and 30 fps simultaneously
- H.265 compression cuts storage needs in half vs. H.264 with fallback support
- Line crossing, people counting, LPR, and vehicle detection built into recorder
$2,063.25 $962.99 Save $1,100.26

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$2,063.25 $962.99 Save $1,100.26

Add to cart Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR112TB

Speco Technologies N64NR112TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyt

64-channel 4K NVR with 112TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 IP cameras at 4K resolution with simultaneous multi-stream playback
- 112TB built-in storage eliminates external arrays for extended retention schedules
- H.265 compression reduces file sizes 50%+ versus H.264 while maintaining quality
$18,458.15 $10,076.99 Save $8,381.16

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$18,458.15 $10,076.99 Save $8,381.16

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR12TB

Speco Technologies N64NR12TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 compression and 12TB storage
- Records 64 simultaneous IP cameras at 4K resolution with H.265 codec
- 12TB built-in storage with motion detection and object classification
- ONVIF standards-based integration for centralized multi-channel management
$3,511.55 $1,917.99 Save $1,593.56

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$3,511.55 $1,917.99 Save $1,593.56

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR20TB

Speco Technologies N64NR20TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with 20TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 channels at 4K resolution with integrated analytics for object detection
- H.265 codec reduces file sizes by 50% vs H.264 while maintaining image quality
- 20TB built-in storage supports extended continuous or motion-triggered recording
$4,953.05 $2,704.99 Save $2,248.06

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$4,953.05 $2,704.99 Save $2,248.06

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR24TB

Speco Technologies N64NR24TB 64Ch 4K H.265 NVR with Analytics- 24

64-channel 4K NVR with 24TB storage and built-in video analytics
- Records 64 IP cameras simultaneously at 4K UHD resolution
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage needs by up to 50%
- Integrated analytics for object detection, motion analysis, and alerts
$5,104.95 $2,786.99 Save $2,317.96

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$5,104.95 $2,786.99 Save $2,317.96

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR2TB

Speco Technologies N64NR2TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analytic

64-channel 4K NVR with H.265 compression and built-in analytics
- Records up to 64 IP cameras simultaneously in 4K resolution
- H.265 compression cuts storage needs by ~50% versus H.264
- Multi-stream playback across all 64 channels with 2TB included storage
$2,249.65 $1,228.99 Save $1,020.66

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$2,249.65 $1,228.99 Save $1,020.66

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR32TB

Speco Technologies N64NR32TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR Analytics 32

64-channel 4K NVR with 32TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 simultaneous IP camera feeds at 4K UHD resolution
- 32TB built-in storage with H.265 codec reduces bandwidth by ~50%
- ONVIF compatible architecture integrates third-party cameras
$6,452.10 $3,522.99 Save $2,929.11

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$6,452.10 $3,522.99 Save $2,929.11

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR40TB

Speco Technologies N64NR40TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR 40TB

64-channel 4K NVR with 40TB storage for 100+ day retention
- Records 64 simultaneous IP cameras at 4K (8MP) resolution
- H.265 compression cuts bandwidth and storage use by up to 50%
- 40TB integrated capacity stores 100+ days at 4K depending on frame rate
$7,614.95 $4,157.99 Save $3,456.96

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$7,614.95 $4,157.99 Save $3,456.96

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR64TB

Speco Technologies N64NR64TB 64-Channel 4K H.265 NVR with 64TB Storage

64-channel 4K NVR with 64TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 simultaneous 4K IP camera feeds from a single rack-mount appliance.
- H.265 compression cuts storage and bandwidth roughly in half versus H.264.
- 64TB integrated storage supports long retention without adding external drives.
$11,377.45 $6,211.99 Save $5,165.46

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$11,377.45 $6,211.99 Save $5,165.46

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: N64NR72TB

Speco Technologies N64NR72TB 64 Channel 4K H.265 NVR with Analyti

64-channel 4K NVR with 72TB storage and H.265 compression
- Records 64 simultaneous 4K IP streams with H.265, reducing storage overhead vs. H.264.
- 72TB factory-installed storage eliminates external NAS and simplifies large-scale deployment.
- ONVIF-compliant with server-side analytics supporting people counting and event-driven alerts.
$11,651.35 $6,360.99 Save $5,290.36

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$11,651.35 $6,360.99 Save $5,290.36

Add to quote Compare
Compare

Out of stock
Speco Technologies

SKU: SB01M

Speco Technologies SB01M 256-Channel Network Video Recorder

256-channel centralized NVR for large-scale IP camera deployments
- Records up to 256 simultaneous IP camera channels from a single rack-mounted appliance.
- ONVIF-compliant design integrates with third-party IP cameras across mixed-vendor deployments.
- Intel Jasper Lake N5095 processor with 8GB DDR4 RAM, expandable to 128GB for high-channel loads.
$1,957.30 $833.99 Save $1,123.31

Add to Cart
The item has been added
Free shipping over $499

$1,957.30 $833.99 Save $1,123.31

Add to quote Compare

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

Plan Server Architecture Storage Calculator

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.

Showing Results for Rack-Mount NVRs

Rack-Mount NVRs

Plan Your Deployment

Browse by Product Family

What to Look For When Buying

Technology Stack

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Top Brands for Rack-Mount NVRs

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Categories

Engineering Reading