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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-16TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K Network Video Recorder

64-channel 8K NVR with 160TB storage and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- Records 64 license-free network cameras at up to 32MP with H.265
- 16 internal HDDs store up to 160TB raw; RAID 5/6 with auto recovery
- 64 Mbps playback; dual HDMI outputs (4K @ 30Hz + 1080p @ 60Hz)
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-104TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 104TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 104TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 400 Mbps distributed recording across 64 channels at up to 32MP resolution
- 104TB raw capacity with RAID 5/6 protection and automatic recovery backup
- H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec support; NDAA/FCC compliant, license-free operation
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-12TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 12TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 12TB storage and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- 64 license-free camera inputs; 400 Mbps distributed recording bandwidth
- 32MP @ 15 fps H.265 compression with RAID 5/6 fault tolerance
- Dual HDMI outputs (4K @ 30Hz + 1080p @ 60Hz) for multi-display monitoring
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-160TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 160TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 160TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 32MP per-channel recording across 64 license-free cameras at 400 Mbps
- 160TB raw storage with RAID 5/6 protection and H.265 compression
- Dual 4K/1080p HDMI outputs with 4 concurrent playback users supported
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-32TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 32TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 32TB storage for large-scale surveillance
- 32 MP recording resolution with H.265 codec for efficient storage
- 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth across 64 license-free channels
- RAID 5/6 redundancy with dual HDMI outputs (4K + 1080p)
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-40TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 40TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 40TB storage for large-scale deployments
- Records 64 channels at 32MP with 400 Mbps bandwidth and H.265 compression
- 40TB raw capacity across 16 SATA slots with RAID 5/6 dual protection
- NDAA/FCC certified, license-free operation for federal and government use
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-48TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 48TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 48TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth handles 32MP streams across all 64 channels
- 48TB raw storage with RAID 5/6 redundancy and automatic recovery backup
- H.265/H.264 dual-stream WiseStream recording optimizes bandwidth without quality loss
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-56TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 56TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 56TB storage for enterprise surveillance
- 64-channel 8K NVR at 32MP per channel + 56TB storage
- ONVIF cameras of any resolution without per-channel license
- 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth + H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-64TB

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

64-channel 8K NVR with 64TB storage and 400 Mbps bandwidth
- Records up to 32MP per channel with H.265 compression across 64 cameras
- 64TB raw capacity via 16 internal HDDs with RAID 5/6 automatic recovery
- 400 Mbps distributed recording mode; 4 concurrent playback users at 32 Mbps
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-88TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 88TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 88TB storage and RAID 5/6 redundancy
- Records 64 channels up to 32MP with H.265 compression at 400 Mbps
- 88TB raw capacity (16 x 10TB drives) with automatic RAID recovery
- 112 simultaneous playback streams across local and remote users
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-96TB

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64-Channel 8K NVR 96TB

64-channel 8K NVR with 96TB storage for large-scale surveillance
- 64-channel 8K NVR at 32MP per channel + 96TB storage
- Wisenet X/V mixed-camera support with no license penalty
- H.265 + ONVIF for legacy and modern integrator camera mix
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4-24TB

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

64-channel 8K NVR with 24TB storage and H.265 compression
- License-free 64-channel recording at up to 32MP with H.265
- 24TB raw capacity with RAID 5/6 and 400 Mbps distributed bandwidth
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SKU: PRN-6400DB4

Hanwha PRN-6400DB4 64CH 8K 400Mbps H.265 AI NVR

64-channel 8K NVR with 400Mbps bandwidth and AI analytics for enterprise surveillance
- Records up to 32MP across 64 channels with H.265 compression and 400Mbps distributed mode
- 160TB maximum storage via 16 hot-swappable SATA slots with RAID 5/6 redundancy
- AI detection for person, face, vehicle, and license plate recognition on Wisenet cameras
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SKU: WRN-1632-12TB

Hanwha WRN-1632-12TB 32-Channel 2U Network Video Recorder

32-channel 2U NVR with 12TB storage and 250 Mbps throughput
- Manages 32 simultaneous IP camera streams at 250 Mbps maximum
- 12TB pre-installed, expandable to 40TB across four SATA HDD bays
- H.265 and H.264 compression with Wisestream bitrate optimization
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SKU: WRN-1632-18TB

Hanwha WRN-1632-18TB 32-Channel 2U Rackmount NVR with 18TB Storage

32-channel 2U rackmount NVR with 18TB storage for mid-scale IP surveillance
- Records 32 simultaneous IP cameras at 250 Mbps throughput without frame drops
- H.265 compression reduces storage needs 40–60% vs. H.264 for longer retention
- Includes 4 Professional Wisenet WAVE licenses for client, mobile, and cloud access
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SKU: WRN-1632-24TB

Hanwha WRN-1632-24TB 32-Channel NVR 24TB Storage

32-channel 24TB NVR with 250 Mbps throughput for enterprise surveillance
- Records 32 IP cameras simultaneously at 250 Mbps sustained with H.265 codec
- 24TB internal storage expandable to 40TB; includes 4 Wisenet WAVE licenses
- Intel-based 2U rackmount; dual GbE, HDMI output, keyboard/mouse included
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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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