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SKU: 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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SKU: 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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SKU: 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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SKU: 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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SKU: 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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SKU: PRN-3200B4-24TB

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

32-channel 8K NVR with 24TB storage and 400 Mbps recording bandwidth
- 32MP resolution at 15 fps H.265 with dual HDMI 4K + 1080p display outputs
- 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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SKU: PRN-3200B4-56TB

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

32-channel 8K NVR with 56TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 32MP resolution support with 400 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth
- Up to 56TB raw storage across 16 internal 10TB SATA drives with RAID 5/6
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG, and WiseStream codec support for flexible compression
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SKU: 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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SKU: PRN-3200B4-88TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 88TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 88TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 32MP recording across 32 channels with H.265 codec and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- 88TB raw capacity (16 × 10TB HDDs) with RAID 5/6 and automatic recovery backup
- License-free operation with dual 4K HDMI outputs and Web UI 2.0 access
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SKU: PRN-3200B4-96TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR 96TB

32-channel 8K NVR with 96TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 400 Mbps recording bandwidth across 32 channels up to 32MP resolution
- 96TB raw capacity with RAID 5/6 protection and automatic recovery backup
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG, and WiseStream codec support for flexible deployments
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SKU: PRN-3200B4-20TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32-Channel 8K NVR Intel-Based

32-channel 8K NVR with Intel processor and up to 160TB storage
- 32MP recording at 400 Mbps with H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec support
- Up to 160TB capacity across 16 internal HDDs with RAID 5/6 protection
- Dual HDMI output (4K @ 30Hz + 1080p @ 60Hz) with Web UI 2.0 access
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SKU: PRN-3200B4

Hanwha PRN-3200B4 32CH 8K 400Mbps H.265 AI NVR

32-channel 8K NVR with 400 Mbps H.265 and AI person/vehicle detection
- Records 32MP resolution across all 32 channels at up to 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth
- AI search detects persons, faces, vehicles, and license plates across recorded footage
- 16 SATA slots hold up to 160TB storage with RAID 5/6 protection and hot-swap support
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SKU: PRN-3200B4-16TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4-16TB 32-Channel 8K NVR

32-channel 8K NVR with 16TB storage and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- Records 32 channels at up to 32MP with H.265 compression
- 16TB internal storage across 16 fixed SATA drives with RAID protection
- Dual HDMI output (4K @ 30Hz + Full HD @ 60Hz) for multi-display setup
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SKU: PRN-3200B4-32TB

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

32-channel 8K NVR with 400 Mbps bandwidth and dual RAID 5/6
- Records up to 32MP per channel across all 32 inputs simultaneously
- 160TB max storage with dual RAID 5/6 and automatic recovery backup
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG, and WiseStream codec support for flexible compression
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SKU: PRN-3200B4-48TB

Hanwha PRN-3200B4-48TB 32-Channel 8K NVR

32-channel 8K NVR with 48TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 32MP max resolution across all 32 channels with H.265 compression
- 48TB raw capacity via 16x 10TB HDDs with RAID 5/6 protection
- 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth with dual 4K/1080p HDMI outputs
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-20TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K Intel NVR

64-channel 8K NVR with 160TB storage and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- Records 32 MP per channel across all 64 inputs with H.265 compression
- Up to 160 TB storage via 16 x 10 TB HDDs with RAID 5/6 redundancy
- Playback 32 MP at 15 fps or monitor 112 simultaneous channels remotely
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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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