Pelco VXS2B-R144-N18 144TB NVR 100-Channel

Pelco VXS2B-R144-N18 144TB NVR 100-Channel

The Pelco VxStorage R-Series VXS2B-R144-N18 is a enterprise-grade Network Video Recorder delivering 144 TB of raw storage capacity with redundant RAID 6 protection. Built on the Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 platform, this solution combines reliable architecture with a 100-channel VideoXpert license and 5-year warranty, making it ideal for mid-to-large scale surveillance deployments requiring extended retention and proven reliability.

Key Features

• 144 TB raw RAID 6 storage capacity with dual drive failure protection
• 100-channel VideoXpert license included
• Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 chassis with Intel Xeon Silver processors
• 32 GB RAM for consistent performance under load
• Dual 1 GbE + dual 10 GbE SFP+ network interfaces for flexible connectivity
• Redundant power supplies for mission-critical uptime
• Windows Server 2019 operating system
• Integrated iDRAC for remote management and monitoring
• 5-year warranty backed by Pelco's global support network
• NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated facilities

Technical Highlights

RAID 6 architecture provides fault tolerance against simultaneous double-drive failures, essential for continuous surveillance operations. The combination of dual gigabit and dual 10 GbE SFP+ interfaces enables flexible network deployment—gigabit for standard camera feeds and 10 GbE for high-bandwidth streams or redundant backbone connectivity. 32 GB of RAM ensures stable performance during peak recording and playback operations. The iDRAC management interface allows remote system monitoring, firmware updates, and diagnostics without physical access.

Positioning Within R-Series Lineup

The VXS2B-R144-N18 occupies the middle capacity tier of Pelco's R-Series SATA-based NVRs, positioned between the 96 TB VXS2B-R96-N12 and 160 TB VXS2B-R160-N20 models. All three share identical hardware platform, processor, licensing, and warranty—capacity is the only variable. For applications requiring higher sustained write throughput and smaller drive counts, consider the SAS-based C-Series VXS2C lineup instead.

Applications

• Large retail chains and shopping centers with multi-site synchronization
• Transportation hubs, airports, and logistics facilities
• Municipal and government surveillance deployments
• Industrial campuses and critical infrastructure monitoring
• Enterprise security operations centers with extended retention requirements

Marty Allison

The VXS2B-R144-N18 represents a pragmatic choice for organizations requiring proven enterprise hardware without overspec'ing. Dell PowerEdge R760XD2 chassis provide vendor support independence, and SATA drives offer cost-effective capacity scaling. RAID 6 is industry standard for this segment; the dual-failure protection is critical for systems where downtime cascades into business impact.

The 100-channel license paired with 144 TB assumes moderate bitrate streams (typically 1–3 Mbps per channel) for 30–60 day retention. If streams exceed 5 Mbps or retention exceeds 90 days, validate capacity against actual feed specifications. The 5-year warranty reflects Pelco's confidence in component reliability; leverage this for budget forecasting and replacement cycle planning.